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Kosa Monteith

Kosa Monteith

Kosa Monteith

Kosa Monteith is a freelance writer based in Melbourne.

Le Pub is the latest addition to the Kirk’s empire on busy Hardware Lane.

Le Pub

Aussie pub plus bottleshop by the French Saloon and Kirk’s team.

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Hearty British-Euro plates include oxtail, snail and bone marrow pie.

First look: French Saloon and Kirk’s complete their Hardware Lane triple threat with Le Pub

This handsome new boozer is the place for hearty pies, beer on tap and the anything-goes atmosphere of Australia’s best pubs.

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Egypt’s national dish – the hearty koshari.

King Tut

Egyptian street food on Sydney Road.

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Bar Selecta bar director Joey Tai (left) and co-owner Masaki Hisaike.

Bar Selecta

A Tokyo-style listening bar in a suburban laneway.

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Bar Selecta has just 10 seats, with an enormous catalogue of vinyl and creative drinks.

A new 10-seat bar channelling Tokyo is hiding in a suburb that might surprise you

A first look at a tiny newcomer that puts both music and drinks on a pedestal. Expect cocktails matched to vinyl, BYO music Sundays, and a serious line-up of whisky and sake.

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Beit Siti puts a twist on Danishes, adding labneh and pomegranate.

Beit Siti

A homely cafe serving riffs on Palestinian dishes.

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Baklava ice cream sandwich at Shamiat.

Three family-run Middle Eastern restaurants with soul in spades

Get a taste of home-style Middle Eastern flavours, from bowls of cosy lamb dumplings to cheesy pastries and vibrant falafel.

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New York-founded cocktail bar Death & Co now has locations in four North American cities - and soon, Australia.

Renowned New York bar to open two Australian venues this year – and they’re not pop-ups

A leader of the craft cocktail scene with four locations across the US, has chosen Australia for its first step towards global drinks domination.

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Two top Melbourne chefs will cook for guests at Kittawa Lodge, King Island.

Decadent escapes, cheese parties, long lunches: Get off-grid at these fab food events

Seek out an off-grid weekend with food by top chefs, a double-whammy wine and cheese festival and a long lunch with a face you’ll know from TV.

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Suze is designed for quick, casual visits.

Suze

For low-commitment drinking and dining.

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