PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881–1973)
SEATED BATHER
, EARLY 1930 OIL ON CANVAS 64¼ X 51”
(163.2 X 129.5CM) THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NEW YORK. MRS SIMON GUGGENHEIM FUND © 2016 ESTATE OF PABLO PICASSO/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORKVISIT VICTORIA ADVERTISING FEATUREWHERE TO STAY
QT Melbourne (133 Russell St;
qthotelsandresorts.com) The new
kid on the block finds a perfect
balance between quirky and
elegant. Pascale Bar & Grill takes
hotel dining to a new level. Rooms
from $350. St Jerome’s — The
Hotel (Melbourne Central, 271 Little
Lonsdale St; stjeromesthehotel.
com.au) Rooftop glamping at its
finest. Choose from one of 21
luxury canvas bell tents and awake
to 360-degree views. Rooms from
$450. The Jazz Corner Hotel (352
William St; jazzcornerhotel.com)
This imaginative jazz-themed hotel
provides an experience, not just
accommodation. Feel complete
with a jazz show and meal at nearby
Bird’s Basement. Rooms from $195.
Ovolo Laneways (19 Little Bourke
St; ovolohotels.com.au) Inspired by
Melbourne’s hidden laneways and
street art, this boutique hotel is
conveniently located right in the
heart of the city. Rooms from $250.EXPLORE MORE
There’s always
something new
to discover in
Melbourne.
Stay up to date at
visitmelbourne.com/twistWHERE TO SHOP
Melbourne CBD Emporium Melbourne
(287 Lonsdale St) has more than 200
stores to browse. Galleria (385 Bourke St)
offers boutiques and specialty shops.
And Collins St is home to luxury brands
including Prada and Hermès. Fitzroy The
home of cool and quirky. Stop by Aunt
Maggie’s (188 Gertrude St) for organic
food, Hunter Gatherer (274 Brunswick St)
for great vintage finds, and Books for
Cooks (129-131 Therry St) for old and
new culinary inspiration. Queen Victoria
Market (Queen St; qvm.com.au)
Sprawled over seven hectares, the iconic
open-air market has all your food needs
sorted, from artisan cheeses to imported
gourmet foods. Open Tuesdays-Sundays.WHAT TO DO
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
(melbournefoodandwine.com.au)
Experience the best of Victoria’s world-
class food and wine industries. Various
locations; March 16-25. MoMA at NGV
(180 St Kilda Rd; ngv.vic.gov.au) In
partnership with The Museum of Modern
Art, the NGV will showcase more than 200
key pieces from seminal artists including
Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cézanne. From
June 9. Virgin Australia Melbourne
Fashion Festival (Royal Exhibition
Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton; vamff.
com.au) Australia’s largest fashion event
offers more than just clothes. Take part in
a workshop or forum, or simply enjoy the
live entertainment. March 1-18.The NGV will showcase key pieces from artists
including Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cézanne.CLOCKWISE
(from top
left): Ovolo
Laneways; QT
Melbourne’s
lobby; The
Lodge at St
Jerome’s — The
Hotel; Seated
Bather by Pablo
Picasso, from
the exhibition
MoMA at NGV;
The Prada
boutique on
Collins St.To see the delicious. team on tour in Melbourne, visit DELICIOUS.COM.AU/ONTOUR