Dani Valent
Dani Valent is a food writer and restaurant reviewer.
Go cray cray this Christmas – seafood prices are the cheapest we’ve seen in 30 years
Prices are down and quality is up for prawns, oysters, lobster, crayfish and more at Melbourne’s markets this Christmas and beyond.
- by Dani Valent
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Ashwood
The secret’s out about eastern suburban hero Secret Souv
Sorry Ashwood, but this Greek gem is too good to be left to you folks alone.
- by Dani Valent
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Keilor East
One of Melbourne’s most perfectly situated cafes is hiding in plain sight
You’d never stumble upon this local hangout, on the banks of a picturesque lake, by accident.
- by Dani Valent
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Belgrave
Discover fluffy souffle near Puffing Billy at this local favourite in the hills
Cognoscenti, a bistro from an ex-Donovans trio, is worth building into a day trip or a Dandenong Ranges weekend.
- by Dani Valent
Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia: circus feats, in a downpour
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Kerrie O'Brien, Katrina Strickland, Barry Divola, Francis Mocnik and Dani Valent
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Melbourne
This hole-in-the-wall is one of the cutest (and cheapest) food spots in Melbourne
Thai noodle takeaway Eek Charm is wedged between an escape room and a hairdresser in a city laneway.
- by Dani Valent
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North Melbourne
This add-on is like the designer dress you stumble upon in an op shop: an absolute steal
Three-year-old Mauritian restaurant Manze is sitting in the sweet spot. Plus: its seafood platter is absolutely gorgeous.
- by Dani Valent
Chef of the Year works two days a week, serves only six people at a time
After a “wild and unpredictable” year for hospitality, a star-studded awards ceremony celebrated Victoria’s best, with some new and exciting names rising to the top.
- by Dani Valent
The brunch bunch: Melbourne’s top 30 cafes right now
In the countdown to The Age Good Food Guide 2025, we celebrate the cafes that provide perfect cremas and brunch every which way, always with a side of joy.
- by Dani Valent
Legendary Mildura chef Stefano de Pieri planned to quit – instead, he’s teaching locals to cook
Italian-born chef and restaurateur Stefano de Pieri intended to sell his Mildura restaurant and retire. Instead, he’s staying on and opening a cooking school.
- by Dani Valent
Making the headlines: Pamela Anderson and the celebs publishing their own news
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Lauren Ironmonger, Greg Callaghan, Damien Woolnough, Melanie Kembrey, Susan Horsburgh and Dani Valent
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