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The glam new cocktail bar shaking things up in an until-now sedate eastern suburb
It’s all about Italian glamour at this brooding new hangout from a favourite restaurateur, with Sophia Loren films on the walls and classic Italian drinks.
- Emma Breheny
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St Kilda’s Italian renaissance gathers pace with arrival of a top Carlton pizzeria
- Daniela Frangos
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This Greek restaurant is a window into Melbourne’s heart
For more than 25 years, Supper Club has been a haven for night owls. Now, Kafeneion is occupying the space, delivering Greek comfort food and excellent drinks.
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Brunch with a side of home barista training – you can’t get much more Melbourne than that
Anyone who wanders into this new warehouse cafe can make their own coffee under the tutelage of professional baristas.
- Dani Valent
A late-booker’s guide to Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
A porchetta party, a Filipino-Laotian feast and a floating fiesta with unlimited tacos.
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Eight of Melbourne’s new-wave bakeries worth spending your dough on this weekend
The city’s baking scene is rising across the suburbs, as chefs create ‘affordable luxuries’ for budget-conscious times.
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This thrilling modern Indian restaurant is an excellent addition to Lygon Street
And its “unreasonably authentic” menu is different to the classic Australian-Indian dishes you might expect.
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- Essendon
This 30-year-old local favourite − and its mustachioed owner − is a Turkish delight
Owner Aydin Bol has been a constant presence at Bodrum, and it’s still him and his moustache that greet diners today.
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Road trip! 15 new regional restaurants to check out this long weekend
From southern Indian food or a dive bar on the city’s fringe to five new-ish spots in Geelong, here’s where to hit up this Labour Day break.
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A celebrity chef brings a party (and a Good Food hat) to this St Kilda pub
Saint George’s beachy cocktails, proteins with pizazz and cared-for fish dishes may finally help revive Fitzroy Street’s fortunes.
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