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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
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
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
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
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
Botswana Butchery owes staff more than $500,000 as administrators recommend closure
The New Zealand-owned restaurant group likely traded while insolvent, according to a new report.
- Scott Bolles
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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.
Surry Hills fine diner closes after just six months, but it’s better news for cash-strapped diners
In an effort to keep customers spending, restaurants are dropping their prices. From $10 dry-aged burgers and cocktails, to pasta and wine for $30, here are some deals worth seeking out.
- Scott Bolles