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Footscray’s legendary Franco Cozzo site has undergone a wild transformation
A mechanical bull, tequila-sunrise slushies, sizzling fajita platters and a huge rooftop bar. Welcome to Moon Dog Brewery’s new three-level mega-venue.
- Tomas Telegramma
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Wally’s brings relaxed dining and hard-to-find wines to a corner spot in Albert Park
The bijou new wine bar hopes to become a magnet for the neighbourhood with its 300-bottle wine list and lovable Euro dishes like steak in bordelaise sauce.
- Daniela Frangos
Bistra brings back the old-school Aussie bistro complete with 𝄒90s menu classics
There’s beer on tap, trifle in glass bowls, and battered prawns. And a near-extinct hospitality tradition – replete with white tablecloths – is being revived.
- Emma Breheny
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This ambitious Carlton North fine diner is loosening things up with its new front bar
Walk-ins, Indian street snacks and an open door: it’s an all-new era at Carlton North fine-diner Enter Via Laundry.
- Emma Breheny
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Fusion food gets a bad rap, but this beautiful new Brunswick restaurant breaks the mould
Behind a heavy wooden door you’ll find Casa Chino – a special new spot for chifa, Peru’s beloved mash-up of local ingredients with Cantonese cooking.
- Emma Breheny
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Your April hit list: The 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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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
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
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
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10 hot new southside venues worth making a pit stop at this weekend
Rev up before or after the Australian Grand Prix at these new restaurants, bars and breweries, all just a bunny hop from the Albert Park circuit.