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Will this trailblazing Sydney chef usher in a new golden era for St Kilda’s Prince Dining Room?
He’s won awards and accolades in the Harbour City. Will his freewheeling style and signature Jatz snack bring more sizzle to St Kilda?
- Emma Breheny
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Your April hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month
Greek food is having a moment this month plus where to go pre- or post-comedy festival show from comedians in the know.
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- Melbourne
Greek food is having a moment, but this 40-year-old city icon is an authentic stayer
Family restaurant Tsindos, and its secret eggplant dip, has been a Lonsdale Street stalwart for 40 years.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Melbourne
Olive the regulars love French favourite Tapenade − and it’s easy to see why
The owners of this cafe and restaurant, in the base of a shiny apartment block on a busy road, have endeared themselves to locals.
- Dani Valent
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- Just open
Behind the green velvet curtain is the most surprising (and tiny) opening of 2024
Step into Emerald City, the Yarra Valley’s new four-seat fine diner hidden in the back of a whisky bar.
- Emma Breheny
From comfort noodles to late-night burgers, this is where comedians eat out on the cheap in Melbourne
From late-night bites at city stalwarts to big noodle bowls for under $20, these are the much-loved venues comedians recommend throughout the festival.
Find Korean barbecue from a hatted restaurant in this suburban shopping centre
Menu items named after K-pop groups bring the fun, and premium Japanese beef brings the luxe. Welcome to the new breed of shopping centre restaurant.
- Emma Breheny
Brush up on Venezuelan and Malaysian cooking while you help a good cause
This month you can impress your friends with dishes including Venezuela’s favourite snack that’s surprisingly similar to an Aussie sandwich.
- Emma Breheny
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- Carlton North
Is it a restaurant or a wine bar? It doesn’t matter when it’s as friendly and fun as this
The people slurping oysters at the counter reckon they’re in a bar, but the bistro chairs, fine cooking and ability to book a table say “restaurant” to me.
- Dani Valent
Three new regional dining spots for a sunny Easter road trip (including this waterfront wine bar)
Make the most of the autumn sunshine with a waterfront wine at Portarlington’s Arlo. Plus, two more places in the country to check out if you’re hitting the road.
- Emma Breheny
Traditionalists look away now. Our pick of the hot cross buns are looking very different this Easter
Hot cross lamingtons, babka, lattes and breakfast cereal - is there anything that hasn’t been hot cross bun-ned this Easter?
- Emma Breheny
