Just open
Colour, queues and a hidden entrance: Inside popular Thai diner Soi 38’s new home
After a decade in a CBD carpark, the cult Melbourne favourite has got new digs and plenty of fresh ideas to unleash. But it hasn’t left behind the old magic.
- Emma Breheny
Melbourne’s Greek wave builds with this sunny new taverna (plus three more to try)
At Astoria Bar Ke Grill, owner Nik Pouloupatis is drawing on his mum’s home cooking for a menu of Greece’s greatest hits – plus ouzo mojitos and mastiha sours.
- Daniela Frangos
The best place for a Sydney bar crawl this summer is the Inner West Distillery Trail
Your guide to the growing hub of Inner West craft distilleries. Plus, a sneak peek at the new Poor Toms bar and restaurant.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Collection
- Hot & new
From kebabs in the ’burbs to flash city wine bars: Where to eat this month
Cast-iron pans of seafood rice and cheese souffles, souvlaki and kebabs in the suburbs, plus more great plates to try in Melbourne this month.
- Exclusive
- Good for groups
Track down this new Persian kabab spot tucked among mechanics and warehouses
The creator of one of the west’s most groundbreaking cafes has opened another heartfelt venue. To find it, just follow your nose.
- Emma Breheny
‘I’m back, baby’: Top chef Martin Benn returns to Melbourne for art-inspired kitchen residency
Expect dishes influenced by artist Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots and dancing pumpkins during the chef’s eight-week stint at NGV Garden Restaurant.
- Paul Best
These two new venues have made Crown that one thing it’s never really been before – cool
There’s an Indian diner and sports bar with butter chicken and cricket on the TV. Plus a riverside bar with Cali vibes and tequila cocktails.
- Tomas Telegramma
These newly opened bars are perfect for low-fuss catch-ups this Christmas
Nail the group get-together with these five easygoing yet elegant bars, from an Amalfi-inspired rooftop in the ’burbs to a slinky underground spot.
- Emma Breheny
Sydney’s best new places to drink outdoors this summer
Where to make the most of warm Sydney weather, whether you’re catching up with colleagues or planning a play date with the kids.
- Bianca Hrovat
Star Thai diner Soi 38 opens another CBD restaurant – get in before the queues
Just don’t expect it to be anything like the original restaurant that shook up Melbourne’s Thai scene 10 years ago.
- Emma Breheny
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