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Star chef Tom Sarafian to open his first restaurant on a happening northside street
The chef intended to open his dream restaurant in the heart of the city with a well-known restaurant group. Now, he has announced a new plan – and it involves the northside.
- Emma Breheny
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
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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Your December hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now
These openings will see you through the silly season of catch-ups, no matter your budget.
From gold rush to gold chook: Where to find Central Victoria’s hidden dining gems
Beyond Daylesford, central Victoria has plenty more for food-lovers, from a destination for charcoal chicken and natural wine to an all-day wine bar that feels straight from Rome.
- Emma Breheny
How Newcastle became one of our hottest food destinations (and nine places you must try)
With big-city talent at the helm, Newcastle’s new Bistro Penny joins several other venues making the Steel City a cracking place to eat and drink this summer.
- Callan Boys
Sydney’s new $500 million dining precinct takes off today (and there’s much more to come)
Never heard of Wunderlich Lane? You’re about to, with a slew of new restaurants and bars about to make this slice of Redfern a serious dining destination.
- Scott Bolles
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Russell Street’s stunning new rooftop serves up big Med flavours and all-new city views
Lamb doner, cheesy Greek pastries and a dash of Aussie nostalgia headline a menu that’s built for a summer of fun.
- Emma Breheny
The rise of solo dining spaces and other dining trends we loved (and hated) in 2024
Sweet touches such as chocolate with the bill were a delight. But disintegrating sandwiches, edible flowers and mangled cutlery stood out for all the wrong reasons.
- Emma Breheny and Ellen Fraser
‘Back with a bang’: The restaurants with new hats (and lost hats) in The Age Good Food Guide 2025
An iconic fine diner reclaims its three-hat status. High-profile operators take hits. And omakase restaurants rise and fall.
- Tomas Telegramma
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