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Mulberry Group founder Nathan Toleman (left) and chef Tom Sarafian have partnered on the opening of Sarafian’s first restaurant.

Six new venues set to get Melbourne sizzling this winter

A spot for Greek mezze from a wood-burning oven, an all-day bistro on a buzzy city strip, and two venues from one of the city’s most dynamic young chefs.

  • Emma Breheny
Ormeggio at The Spit chefs Victor Moya (left) and Gianmarco Pardini (right) will be involved in Alessandro Pavoni’s (centre) new Manly restaurant Cibaria.

This new Italian beachfront eatery from a hatted chef could finally put Manly on the dining map

The a’Mare and Ormeggio at The Spit chef is planning a number of “rias” (outlets) under the one roof.

  • Scott Bolles
Melbourne croissanterie Lune is opening a flagship store in Sydney later this year.

38,000 pastries a week: Lune croissanterie to open ‘world-class’ Sydney flagship in Rosebery

Two Lune locations will open in Sydney by Christmas, including founder Kate Reid’s biggest bakery yet.

  • Bianca Hrovat
“It’s not going to be a restaurant,” says Maurice Terzini of his new venture.

Icebergs restaurateur Maurice Terzini reveals casual new spin-off at surprising location

Icebergs Bar + Kitchen will open in mid-2025, serving coffee and Italian breakfasts to the jet set crowd.

  • Scott Bolles
Rosheen Kaul has left her gig as head chef at Etta Dining.

Who has replaced star chef Rosheen Kaul at Etta, and what’s next for her?

She helped make the Brunswick East wine bar an essential Melbourne dining experience. And with such big shoes to fill, who is taking over as head chef?

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Chef Chase Kojima (left) with restaurant manager Thomas Malucelli at Tokyo Samba steakhouse in Bankstown.

Top Japanese chef Chase Kojima returns with surprising new food concept

Japanese-influenced Tokyo Samba will open in the heart of Bankstown with a halal menu, alcohol-free drinks and a Brazilian twist.

  • Scott Bolles
Julie and Josh Niland at their Grand National hotel development.

Top chef Josh Niland reveals details about two-hatted Saint Peter’s grand new home

World-renowned seafood chef to lift the bar on luxury and interactive dining even higher at his new flagship opening in July.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Mulberry Group founder Nathan Toleman with CENTRE NAME CHASING, and chef Aleksis Kalnins on the Molli rooftop.

Abbotsford’s strong dining scene has been missing something. That’s set to change soon

Top hospitality team The Mulberry Group is planning to open two new exciting venues this winter in the evolving inner suburb.

  • Emma Breheny
Chef Peter Conistis at his Ammos restaurant in Brighton-le-Sands.

Sydney’s pioneer of modern Greek food reveals his new project

Peter Conistis left CBD restaurant Alpha to make way for George Calombaris. Now his new project is just about ready for launch.

  • Scott Bolles
From the street a sign asks if you’re “feeling lucky?”

The most anticipated restaurant opening of 2024 is also Justin Hemmes’ most intriguing

Live seafood tanks, a four-metre grill and a Japanese-leaning menu with a touch of Totti’s. Get ready for Merivale’s Good Luck, opening next week.

  • Scott Bolles