The Australian Tennis Open in Melbourne is still on until January 26 and it is summer in Melbourne. From rooftop parties and meet-and-greets with tennis stars to shopping for the latest Australian Open collections and soaking in the festival vibes, Melbourne is the ultimate destination for sports, style, and fun. Get ready for a season filled with action, adventure, and all-around good times—game, set, match!
A variety of Italian-inspired foods are available at the Australian Open. One highlight is from OSTRO by Julia Busuttil Nishimura, which brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to Melbourne. Try Julia’s Delizia al Limone, a lemon custard and cream-filled sponge that will brighten your day with its zesty sweetness, all for just $12.50.
The respected D.O.C Gastronomia team has a well-known location on Lygon Street, which recently transformed into a northern Italy-inspired osteria, as well as a pizza restaurant in Carlton and a brand-new venue in St Kilda. This year, they are expanding their presence with a pop-up at the AO, where visitors can enjoy pizza al taglio by the slice and a dedicated espresso bar and authentic Italian Cornettos!
Piccolo Panini Bar is renowned for its strong social media presence and long queues, generating considerable hype. Located at Garden Square during the AO Open, this eatery—known as the "carb kings"—offers a delightful selection of dolce. You can savor fillings such as house-crumbed chicken cotoletta with a secret herb and spice mix, salsa verde, rocket, and pickled onions. There’s also mortadella paired with Stracciatella and pistachios, all sandwiched between Rustica’s pillowy focaccia. The crowd favorite is the prosciutto with fior di latte, rocket, pesto, and fresh basil. For an extra treat, you can add Parmesan chips. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, enjoy cannoli from the small wholesaler Yummy Cannoli, along with a variety of Italian pastries. Additionally, the drinks fridge is well stocked with Italy’s Galvanina soft drinks, as well as a selection of Italian juices and espresso drinks.
Tennis fans and summer lovers, get ready to enjoy a taste of Italy at the Australian Open with Aperol! From Monday, January 6 to Sunday, January 26, Terrazza Aperol will be your go-to destination to unwind with an iconic Aperol Spritz and delicious aperitivo boxes. The Grand Slam Oval will feature a 15-metre-long bar, plush lounges, and an elevated cabana experience. Come relax here with a few spritzes!
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