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Inside the street-level Carlton Draught bar.

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
Crab spaghetti with fermented chilli and lemon crumb is a Via Porta favourite that’s come across to Lucci.

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
Aegli chef Ioannis Kasidokostas with his wife and business partner Maria Tsilfoglou.

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
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.

  • Kosa Monteith
The circular pastries are filled with custard, which changes flavour each month.

‘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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Cordelia is a new seafood restaurant in Carlton.

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
Salona owners Stavros and Alex Konis.

‘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
HSP bites: crisp potato with slow-cooked lamb, chilli and garlic sauces.

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.

Barbecued chicken banh mi, as seen in one writer’s car.

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
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.

  • Kosa Monteith

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