Wood-Fired Pizza in the South, Learn to Make Super-Silky Pasta, a Destination Diner with a DIY Ethos, Opulent Spa Treatments for Wine Lovers

Plus six of the best facials in Melbourne.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   [Broadsheet]( 30 August 2019 [Weekend] Friday [Sunny]16° | Saturday [Sunny]18° | Sunday [Showers]17° Fri [Sunny]16°|Sat [Sunny]18°|Sun [Showers]17° [[ ] Food & Drink First Look: Beloved Wood-Fired Vegan Pizza Joint, Red Sparrow, Opens a Swish New South-Side Diner If you don’t book ahead at the original you’re probably not getting a table. But here (for now) you can plonk straight down in a tan leather booth for plant-based margherita, mac’n’cheese or mi goreng pizza. There’s also vegan Buffalo chicken and deep-fried Mars bars.]( [[ ] Fashion Love Wine? Looking to Relax? Vinotherapy Is an Opulent Spa Treatment to Help the Wine-Inclined Unwind It first took off in Bordeaux, France, but only recently gained popularity here. Set among the vines at a striking designer hotel just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, indulge in a pinot soak, a grape-skin scrub and more.]( [[ ] Entertainment Eight to Try: Classes to Upskill Your Kitchen and Bar Repertoire Craft the perfect pizza with the chefs at Ladro, roll fresh pasta with home-cooking queen Julia Ostro, take beekeeping classes, break down a side of beef, or make your own fresh mozzarella and burrata. Those bucket-list skills aren’t going to learn themselves.](   New openings we’re loving [ ]( [Art & Design A New Art Space Showing Only Women Lands in an Industrial Basement in Prahran Its owner was tired of seeing female artists overlooked. The first exhibition will feature bold collages, still-life paintings and colourful sculptures.]( [ ]( [Art & Design First Look: A High-Tech, Next-Generation Luggage Store Opens in the CBD These chic, hyper-functional suitcases come with an ejectable battery, USB ports for charging and a lifetime warranty.]( [ ]( [Fashion Modest Fashion: From Burkinis to Billowy Silhouettes These elegant styles respect religious, cultural dress conventions and personal preference – think ankle-grazing maxis, high-cut necklines and silk hijabs.](  Sales Wrap - best of the week [ ]( [Fashion Shop 70% off Gucci, Saint Laurent, Dior, Chloé and More Plus get up to 60% off Rag & Bone, 60% off summer sandals, 30% off Marimekko coats and 25% off cute animal sweaters.](  What we’re cooking this weekend [[ ] Recipe: Pappardelle Con Ragu By Sydney Italian diner A Tavola On the table in 3 hours, serves 6 Rich eggy pasta. Hearty slow-cooked ragu made using half a bottle of red wine. This dish never fails to satisfy – serve it with a fresh green salad (and a little extra splash of red) on the side.](   [ ]( [Food & Drink Five Tipples Perfect For Drinking Right Now A spice-laden single-malt whisky, an Aussie vermouth that’ll elevate your drinks cabinet, and an anise-flavoured spirit you need to know about.]( [ ]( [Food & Drink A Tranquil, Acclaimed Yarra Valley Diner That’s a Masterclass in Balance Few restaurants are as committed to the DIY ethos – chefs make their own bread, cheese, charcuterie and more.]( [ ]( [Fashion Six of the Best Facials in Melbourne for Glowing Skin From a Victoria Beckham-approved treatment to the newest skincare technology to glamorous add-ons (such as valet parking).]( [ ]( [City File Major Public Transport Disruptions to Hit Melbourne From Today Don’t let train delays and replacement buses ruin your weekend. Here’s what you need to know.]( [ ]( [Entertainment A New, Free Streaming Service Launches This Weekend With 7000 Movies and TV Series There are 8000 additional shows on the way – and unlike Netflix you won’t need to hand over your credit card.]( [ ]( [Entertainment A Different Kind of Social Club at the Ballet Sword-fighting heroines, a private bar and an internationally-renowned drag queen host – this is your chance to see the ballet, but not as you know it.](   Our picks for this weekend [30 Friday]( [ ]( [Bathe in Cinema Spend your Friday night floating in a hot spring under the stars, watching a classic film. This is relaxation at its peak. 140 Springs Lane, Fingal]( [30 Friday]( [ ]( [Happy/Days Check out artist Carla O’Brien’s three-metres long rainbow Neon Archway. Cnr Lonsdale Street and, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000]( [31 Saturday]( [ ]( [Little Lon’s Spring Soiree and Garden Party Get in early – the first 100 people to arrive will get a free gin and tonic. 17 Casselden Place Melbourne 3000]( [31 Saturday]( [ ]( [WinterWild Festival Head to Apollo Bay for a gluttonous, three-course pig-themed feast featuring a spit-roast, porchetta, charcuterie and more.]( [31 Saturday]( [ ]( [Burnham Beeches Truffle Hunt Go looking for the hallowed black truffle (guided by canine experts), then enjoy a four-course Vue de Monde feast. 1 Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke]( [01 Sunday]( [ ]( [Dream Lucid dreams burst into reality at this photography exhibition, with high-gloss images of a deranged Rapunzel and more. 2 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne]( [01 Sunday]( [ ]( [Duality A blind date between Melbourne creatives that pairs together writers and artists for a mystery exhibition. 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