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Kosa Monteith

Kosa Monteith

Kosa Monteith is a freelance writer based in Melbourne.

Teddy Swims performs at Rod Laver Arena, October 22, 2025..

Rod Laver Arena can barely contain the theatrics of Teddy Swims

The star performer is enchanting, even when rising from a trapdoor on a toilet throne, signing a roll and tossing it into the audience.

  • Kosa Monteith, Jessica Nicholas, Cameron Woodhead, Barney Zwartz and Andrew Fuhrmann

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In the Heights has arrived in Melbourne.

Before Hamilton there was In the Heights. Here’s why you can’t miss it

Smaller in scope but bigger in heart, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical made its debut on Broadway in 2008 before it was given the silver screen treatment in 2021.

  • Sonia Nair, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Kosa Monteith, Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead and Jessica Nicholas
Hearty British-Euro plates include oxtail, snail and bone marrow pie.

First look: French Saloon and Kirk’s complete their Hardware Lane triple threat with Le Pub

This handsome new boozer is the place for hearty pies, beer on tap and the anything-goes atmosphere of Australia’s best pubs.

  • Kosa Monteith
Egypt’s national dish – the hearty koshari.

King Tut

Egyptian street food on Sydney Road.

  • Kosa Monteith
Bar Selecta has just 10 seats, with an enormous catalogue of vinyl and creative drinks.

A new 10-seat bar channelling Tokyo is hiding in a suburb that might surprise you

A first look at a tiny newcomer that puts both music and drinks on a pedestal. Expect cocktails matched to vinyl, BYO music Sundays, and a serious line-up of whisky and sake.

  • Kosa Monteith
Baklava ice cream sandwich at Shamiat.

Three family-run Middle Eastern restaurants with soul in spades

Get a taste of home-style Middle Eastern flavours, from bowls of cosy lamb dumplings to cheesy pastries and vibrant falafel.

  • Kosa Monteith
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New York-founded cocktail bar Death & Co now has locations in four North American cities - and soon, Australia.

Renowned New York bar to open two Australian venues this year – and they’re not pop-ups

A leader of the craft cocktail scene with four locations across the US, has chosen Australia for its first step towards global drinks domination.

  • Kosa Monteith
Two top Melbourne chefs will cook for guests at Kittawa Lodge, King Island.

Decadent escapes, cheese parties, long lunches: Get off-grid at these fab food events

Seek out an off-grid weekend with food by top chefs, a double-whammy wine and cheese festival and a long lunch with a face you’ll know from TV.

  • Kosa Monteith
Suze is designed for quick, casual visits that might spill over into dinner.

A new Fitzroy North spot brings Italy’s bar culture to a leafy corner

Suze is the answer when low-commitment dining is on the cards. Expect cheesy pastry puffs, house-made ricotta, and dishes that encourage staying for dinner.

  • Kosa Monteith
The Everleigh (left) and Bar Margaux.

A leading Melbourne cocktail bar and its city basement sibling announce closure

Pioneering Fitzroy bar and a late-night underground bistro have gone into liquidation.

  • Kosa Monteith and Emma Breheny