Eating out
Try one of the world’s best wines for half price. But is it really worth $320 a glass?
Good Food puts rare and revered wines to the taste test during the Coravin World Wine Tour.
- Bianca Hrovat
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- Coburg
‘Tough economic climates are temporary, but community is forever’: Why Gemini is a gem
This crowd-funded cafe, bar, restaurant and pantry has changed Coburg for the better. If you’re local, you’re lucky.
- Dani Valent
Why hospitality operators doing it tough are opting for ‘semi-closure’
Upmarket Double Bay restaurant Lotus is ditching dine-in and will switch to takeaway-only service.
- Scott Bolles
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
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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
First look: A glitzy new steakhouse arrives on James Street
Decked out in black with white marble counters and sheer curtains, it’s serving hefty wagyu tomahawks, oysters and lobster from the tank, and a 300-bottle wine list.
- Matt Shea
From offbeat brunches to edible bouquets: 23 budget-friendly Mother’s Day ideas
Forget flowers and chocolates. Go for brunch with alpacas, a food tour at a local market, or a box of sweet treats by some of the city’s best bakers.
- Bianca Hrovat
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- Footscray
This market restaurant serves the South American version of a halal snack pack
I was full about five seconds after starting but kept diving back in, writes Dani Valent.
- Dani Valent
‘This is not a good deal’: Merivale’s $18m class action settlement derailed
A group of current and former employees alleging $129 million in underpayments now wants to abandon the settlement agreement.
- Bianca Hrovat
First look: Tassis group unveils the long-awaited Longwang in the CBD
One of 2024’s major openings occupies a one-of-a-kind former laneway space – and it has a star Donna Chang and Same Same chef in the kitchen.
- Matt Shea
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- St Kilda
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
