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Aru and Sunda chef to open Antara 128 bakery and all-day restaurant in Melbourne CBD
Khanh Nguyen’s intricate pastry creations and full-throttle approach to flavour will find a new outlet before the year is over.
- Emma Breheny
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If the lunch rush at this Paris-end cafe is any indication, rumours of the death of the city have been greatly exaggerated.
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The Japanese noodle soup is made with appropriate dedication and there’s pay-off in every spoonful.
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Destination NSW boss Steven Cox claims the Harbour City “has the best food and drink and produce of anywhere in Australia”. Let the debate begin!
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Bar Bellamy brings the Rathdowne Village spirit and charm into Carlton proper
This tiny newcomer is first and foremost a cocktail bar, but I’d come here for the food even if there were no cocktails to be found.
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Neighbourhood restaurant Anchor in Elwood is closing
A steady downturn in trade has led to the decision to close the Mediterranean-influenced restaurant.
- Emma Breheny
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Mortadeli’s new small but perfectly formed pasta bar set to be a big deal for Torquay’s dining scene
Pile into booths for antipasti, Italian wines and bowls of pasta by a former River Cafe chef when dine-in opens by spring.
- Emma Breheny
From wooftop bars to pubs with fireplaces: 11 of Melbourne’s best dog-friendly drinking spots
There’s plenty of pats (and the odd stray chip) to be had at these pooch-welcoming pubs (with tasty options for humans, too).
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Dirty martini meets Greek salad at High Street’s homely Hellenic hangout Capers
You might not have thought you wanted a cocktail that tastes like the leftover juices in a salad bowl, but it’s a great drink.
- Dani Valent