The Journal

Stories &
slow reads.

Seasonal menus, wine notes, neighbourhood guides, and the quiet moments behind every plate we serve.

Story · 11 Apr 2026

Welcome to Lush Social House

A new chapter of the LUSH family opens in Port Melbourne. Here is what you can expect from our café by day and wine bar by night.

From avocado on charcoal bread to truffle benedicts, Port Melbourne has become one of Melbourne’s quiet brunch capitals. Here is our guide.

Philosophy · 5 Apr 2026

A good wine bar is not a restaurant with wine. It is a completely different kind of room. Here is what we learned building one.