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John Portelli in his element in 1991.

‘Heart and soul of Melbourne’s gastronomy’: Legendary Italian grocer to close after 70 years

It’s the end of an era for a family-run business that helped change the city’s eating and drinking landscape.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Sunny and Ross Lusted are setting up shop on Russell Street in the CBD.

Former three-hatted Sydney chef to open restaurant and basement bar in Melbourne

Get ready for lots of seafood and Iberian influences at the latest projects from decorated Sydney restaurant couple Ross and Sunny Lusted.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Peek inside Bistra to find white-clothed tables and whitewashed walls.
14.5/20

Not too fancy, not too casual, this bistro finds the Goldilocks zone (and brings the ’90s back)

Nostalgic for those elegant bistros of the not-too-distant past? Even if you weren’t there, you’ll recognise the appeal of this Carlton newcomer.

  • Besha Rodell
The clashing colours and patterns of Bibi Ji are set to turn heads in Carlton.

First look: Bibi Ji, the riotous Indian diner reviving a legendary Lygon Street location

Clashing colours and banana leaf feasts washed down with cocktails bring pulsating energy back to the former site of a beloved Italian restaurant.

  • Emma Breheny
The Gorda tigelle at Emilietta layers mortadella, balsamic onion and pistachio.

This hatted city restaurant is now serving a rare Italian sandwich you should know about

Forget panini and focaccia. This spin-off sandwich bar is all about fluffy flatbreads served still-warm and filled with primo Italian ingredients.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Gemini is a cafe by day, and wine bar by night.
13.5/20

‘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
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
Patacon, a shareable platter of crisp-fried plantain slices layered with skirt steak, salad, cheese and salsas.

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
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

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