Eating out
From lofty rooftops to leafy courtyards, five new bars for this gloriously sunny weekend
From South Yarra to Thornbury, these new watering holes (some of them sun-drenched) are worth making plans around to soak up the last of the warm weather.
- Tomas Telegramma
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Slurp down 16 different types of oysters at this tiny, casual CBD seafood spot
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The Mornington Peninsula’s newest two-hatted fine-diner is very fancy – but still a bargain
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An American’s guide to Melbourne’s best barbecue, from Texas brisket to Carolina pork
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Chadstone’s shiny new Market Pavilion is a spectacle, but does it deserve the hype?
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Is it worth paying $30 for this cup of coffee at Fitzroy’s shiny new cafe?
Don’t worry, $5.50 flat whites, as well as bagels and other popular items, are also available at Toby’s Estate sleek new flagship venue.
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From udon carbonara to a hot-choc haven: Five new cafes to try (and what to order)
Find one in a famed Melbourne garden, another in Australia’s largest shopping centre, and others tucked in the backstreets.
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A groundbreaking Federation Square restaurant has suddenly closed
Big Esso, which shone a light on First Nations food, has had its journey brought to an abrupt end, shocking even its owner, who says she is determined to fight back.
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