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Mozzarella en carrozza (fried mozzarella sandwich).
14.5/20

Is Studio Amaro the retro Italian restaurant (and disco) that Windsor’s been waiting for?

Fried mozzarella sandwiches, cacio e pepe butter ... the Commune Group’s new Italian all-rounder Studio Amaro brings the cheese.

  • Dani Valent
Go-to dish: Half chicken with pickles, condiments and Lebanese bread.
14/20

The cult charcoal chook is only part of the story at Chapel Street’s shiny Sydney import Henrietta

The best advice for anyone heading to this glam modern Middle Eastern restaurant is to take your mates: the bigger the army, the better.

  • Larissa Dubecki
Beef manti with sumac, mint and yoghurt.
13.5/20

Maha East, Shane Delia's all-new beast

The menu has many of the calling cards of the Maha brand, but it is also determined to be edgy, and fun.

  • Gemima Cody
Avocado open sandwich smorrebrod at Oppen cafe in Windsor.

Smashed avocado, Scandi-style

This Scandinavian cafe specialises in smorrebrod (say "smairbrud"), a Danish open sandwich on rye.

  • Dani Valent
Bandeja paisa platter with braised red beans, chicharron (fried pork belly), minced beef, Colombian chorizo, plantain, avocado, arepa, fried egg and rice.

A taste of Colombia at La Tienda

The juxtaposition of sweet and savoury is a key element in Colombian cuisine, never better expressed than with the hot chocolate, which is served with slices of mozzarella cheese.

  • Dani Valent
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Grilled quail skewer, plum sauce, spiced salt.
11/20

Is this alteration a winning move?

BKK becomes Alter, a casual fine diner with a contemporary Australian menu.

  • Gemima Cody
Dirty martini.

Aussie bar Galah is not as oi-oi-oi as you may think

This Windsor bar brings a true blue, yet sophisticated, commitment to its drinks list.

  • Michael Harden
Summer on a plate: Shredded coconut-poached chicken with green mango and prawns.

So long Saigon Sally, hello BKK Thai

The clack of chopsticks chasing slippery noodles is part of the soundtrack in a Thai restaurant that loves to party.

  • Dani Valent
Go-to dish: The hot ocean trout salad.
14/20

Prahran pub The Smith version 2.0 is a people-pleaser

The pub is reborn after a six-month renovation and rethink.

  • Gemima Cody
Spicy salmon tarte flambe with apple and mint.

Swap takeaway pizza for classy French tarte flambe

Chapel Street wine bar Resto Bobo specialises in tarte flambe – ultra-thin flat bread topped with melted French cheese and a couple of toppings.

  • Jane Ormond

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