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King prawn dumplings with tapioca “caviar”.

These ‘genius’ dumplings are not what you might expect at a typical suburban Thai

Charlong is clever, creative, run by women and could only be in Melbourne.

  • Dani Valent
A box of sweet treats from Mietta by Rosemary (centre), Drom (left) and Hatter and the Hare to last mum all day.

Twelve wallet-friendly yet wow Mother’s Day ideas from cooking kits to ‘Goldilocks’ treats

Forget flowers and chocolates. Go for a DIY gesture that’s also affordable, a cooking class with a difference or a box of sweet treats by top Melbourne bakers.

  • Tomas Telegramma and Emma Breheny
The apricot walls set the pattern at Brunswick East’s Suntop Plaza.

This retro cafe is all about ’90s vibes and honest food with 101 per cent heart

Affordable sandwiches, sunset-coloured walls and sweet bakes are the order of the day at Suntop Plaza in Brunswick East.

  • Dani Valent
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
Crumpets with anchovies and smoked butter at Prince Dining Room.

Don’t visit St Kilda’s reborn Prince Dining Room without knowing this first

Hotshot Sydney chef Mitch Orr has brought his golden touch to the Prince. Here’s what to order, where to sit to and other inside intel to get the most out of it.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Sushi platter.
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A little Japanese, a little French but a lot to love at this Armadale passion project

Don’t be deterred by the words “fusion food”. At this High Street newcomer, two cuisines meld with sensitivity and purpose.

  • Dani Valent
Steak frites at Chez Crix is a no-brainer.

Cheap grills: 20 of Melbourne’s best-value steak nights

The list includes a charming tavern, a slick-looking pub and a spot serving some of the best-value wagyu in town.

  • Emma Breheny and Tomas Telegramma
The sushi course at Shusai Mijo includes miso soup made with chef Jun Oya’s signature dashi.
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‘One of the more affordable omakase restaurants, up there with those that cost double’

Shusai Mijo’s midweek “cut and cook” menu is a hot proposition, no wonder it’s booked out through May already.

  • Besha Rodell
A cheeseburger and beer on tap is part of the relaxed offering.

Your May hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month

Affordable gems worth crossing town for and charming little wine bars galore. Here are Melbourne’s hotspots to visit this month and beyond.

Pasta at the front, diners at the back at Prova.

Enter this pasta shop via a back lane to discover Thornbury’s classy and discreet new diner

Two nights a week, the Umberto team’s pasta shop Pastificio Sandro moonlights as a restaurant, with charry mortadella skewers and a fancy version of nonna’s soup.

  • Tomas Telegramma

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