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Sushi On Little Bourke is about sandos and sushi you can afford several times a week.

Two-hat sushi restaurant opens a casual spin-off for city workers

“It’s not omakase, it’s more like a canteen.” Come for fluffy katsu sandos, Japanese fish and chips, and a style of sushi that’s perfect for lunch al desko.

  • Emma Breheny
Suze is designed for quick, casual visits that might spill over into dinner.

A new Fitzroy North spot brings Italy’s bar culture to a leafy corner

Suze is the answer when low-commitment dining is on the cards. Expect cheesy pastry puffs, house-made ricotta, and dishes that encourage staying for dinner.

  • Kosa Monteith
Omo cafe is styled on Tokyo’s kissaten.

Relive your magical trip to Japan at these nine Melbourne venues

Pocket-sized sushi restaurants, old-school Tokyo-style cafes, and affordable delis with build-your-own bentos are just the tip of a rapidly growing and highly specialised Japanese scene.

  • Emma Breheny
The “Benny Nest” (eggs benedict on kataifi pastry).

Your March hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month

Greek and Lebanese brunches, Southeast Asian and South Indian suburban gems, plus our top picks of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival program.

Red Park is a new all-day eatery in Ocean Grove.

A laidback Victorian coastal town is now home to Heartattack and Vine’s famous porchetta roll

Locally minded Red Park serves sandwiches by day, and pizza and cocktails by night. Plus, more new openings to visit in nearby Geelong and beyond.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Chilled tofu with syrup.

Doughnuts, ice-cream and nuggets: How this tiny shop puts a creative spin on tofu

A small-batch tofu maker is pushing perceptions of the vegetarian staple into new territory, using McDonald’s, low-waste cooking and more for inspiration.

  • Emma Breheny
Barragunda is a set on 400 hectares that supply lamb, beef, rye wheat and dozens of varieties of vegetables and fruit.

This new Mornington Peninsula fine diner is one of Australia’s most ambitious restaurants of the decade

On a sprawling 400 hectares, this new spot rears lamb and cattle, grows its own rye wheat and transforms its harvest into Middle Eastern-tinged tasting menus.

  • Emma Breheny
Gambino’s dining room, with its blue velvet and marble, is geared to special occasions.

Explosive pepper steak, date-night vibes, rooftop bar: Glen Waverley’s new Italian hangout

This new kid on the block wants to compete with the drawcard restaurants of Windsor and the city. And it’s got more than a few tricks up its sleeve.

  • Emma Breheny
Taverna’s menu is all about meze and large dishes to share.

Your February hit list: The hot, new (and unexpected) places to check out this month

Two new Greek tavernas, Chinese coffee, Colombian hot dogs beside a car wash … Melbourne’s never short on surprising edible gems. Here’s what we’ve uncovered lately.

Moon Dog’s venue in Frankston is a tribute to tropical beach clubs.

Mega beach clubs to micro hangouts: Four new (and very different) Melbourne bars

Size does matter at these new bars. Some are for sipping limoncello slushies in the sun, others are your go-to for elegant cocktails before dinner.

  • Emma Breheny

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