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A Carlton Draught bar, private karaoke: Inside a city pub’s $12m facelift, plus five more to try
A Russell Street pub is now four storeys of sport, city views and vintage style. But it’s not the only new pub ready to kick your winter blues.
- Tomas Telegramma
An Italian sibling squad lights up Ivanhoe with their latest venue
The family behind Via Porta in Melbourne’s east have created another stunning space for big flavours and warm hospitality. And it’s set to add spark to a sleepy strip.
- Daniela Frangos
First look: This Greek newcomer in South Melbourne cranks up the creativity
Humble Greek cooking is having a moment. But at Aegli, a Greek-born chef with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens is remixing the cuisine in unexpected ways.
- Tomas Telegramma
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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.
- Kosa Monteith
‘It’s going to be mayhem’: Heaving bakery brings cult pastries and queues to new Northcote store
After losing several bakeries, High Street in Northcote has welcomed Calle, bringing its famed croissant wheels and other queue-worthy creations from Carlton North.
- Tomas Telegramma
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Hectic fish burgers and ‘Happy Meals’: Don’s team opens seafood diner on the north side
Prahran hotspot Don’s has a new sibling, Cordelia in Carlton. It’s more grown-up but just as easygoing, with plenty to love even if you don’t like fish.
- Tomas Telegramma
‘It’s a blessing’: A Greek dining institution gets its biggest change in nearly 60 years
Richmond’s new-look Salona joins the Greek renaissance that’s sweeping Melbourne, plus three more venues to try.
- Tomas Telegramma
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Your July hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month
Meet the city’s Malaysian and Japanese dining halls, discover wine bars in surprising suburbs, plus plenty of ramen. Here’s where (and what) to eat and drink in Melbourne this month.
We tried Melbourne’s new drive-through banh mi spot. This is our verdict
Is ordering through an intercom a clever invention (especially for introverts), or a shards-of-breadcrumb disaster for your car? We went to find out.
- Annabel Smith and Harvard Wang
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.
- Kosa Monteith
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