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Chadstone’s new Market Pavilion includes an overhauled Dining Laneway.

A food precinct bigger than the MCG arena is coming to this Melbourne shopping centre

Chadstone is about to add cult cafes, big Sydney names, a Brunetti and new restaurants as it ups its food game and moves away from “the fashion capital” label.

  • Emma Breheny
The dining room is a bona fide looker, all brooding leather, original terrazzo sandstone and cedar.
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Why this charming bistro is Newcastle’s new hatted dining destination

The handsome, historic site on Bolton Street finally wins back a chefs’ hat with the arrival Bistro Penny.

  • Callan Boys
Beverly Hills Chinese Restaurant.

10 of Sydney’s best Chinese restaurants from the Good Food Guide

From Cantonese seafood to fiery Hunanese, Sydney’s Chinese restaurants are worth celebrating year-round, but especially during Lunar New Year.

  • Callan Boys and Good Food Guide reviewers
Sheng jian bao (pan-fried pork buns) are a signature at Hong’s Dumplings.

10 of Melbourne’s best Chinese restaurants from the Good Food Guide

Melbourne’s good fortune when it comes to Chinese restaurants is worth celebrating all year, but especially during Chinese New Year, with a feast of prosperous dishes.

  • Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
Taverma’s venue manager Chrysa Kogkou, co-owner Angie Giannakodakis and co-owner Guy Holder.

This popular Greek pop-up has found its spiritual home in Melbourne’s north

Taverna, which popped up in the old Epocha space in Carlton last year, goes permanent this week, reviving one of Melbourne’s legendary Greek dining sites.

  • Daniela Frangos
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Deep-flavoured sambals and satay: Our critic’s verdict on the tropical disco of Island Radio

Does the first restaurant to open in Redfern’s new $500 million Wunderlich Lane precinct live up to the hype?

  • David Matthews
One of the pastel-heavy murals at Marmont.
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Plumped up desserts and corporate vibes: Our critic’s verdict on Crown’s glitzy new restaurant

It might have little to do with its namesake Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont, but it’s serving sexed up and lascivious cornbread.

  • Besha Rodell
Cocktails at Olympia sneak in Greek ingredients like ouzo.

From posh to party, these 10 new rooftop bars and restaurants are built for anything

Around Victoria, you can take your pick of seaside gems, suburban finds and rollicking rooftops, as the options for open-air drinking and dining multiply.

  • Emma Breheny
Pancakes with poached rhubarb, baked apple, coffee caramel and mascarpone.

‘Best in the country’: Why this cafe’s ruby-red rhubarb is worth a stop on your next road trip

The secret to earthly delight is in pairing local fare with passion at Moonacres Kitchen in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Pirate Life’s Melbourne pirate ship is a cruisy, spacious food hangout.
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This huge brewpub in Nowheresville is a bold move (much like its drink-friendly food)

Pirate Life’s beer is made off site, so does its 200-seat venue stand on its own terms as a food and drink drawcard?

  • Dani Valent

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