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Sandro at dusk.

With five new openings within 300 metres, one of our best Eat Streets is getting even better

Thornbury’s High Street is booming, with a new fire-fuelled Lebanese restaurant, elite ice-cream and more.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The deck at Beach House gazes over the sands and bathing boxes of Brighton Beach.

Three new bayside openings in time for summer (including one right on the beach)

Black Rock has scored an all-occasions bistro, while a new cafe and kiosk is making waves at the iconic bathing boxes in Brighton.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The Sari-Sari Sparkle (left), W.A.M martini and Tito Ray each come with a backstory.

It’s tropical drinks, below-zero martinis, and elite snacks at new Filipino bar Inuman

Your summer starts here. Climb the stairs to reach a rooftop bar that’s channelling island vibes coupled with big-city style.

  • Emma Breheny
Taverna’s menu pays homage to the Greek heritage of co-owner Angie Giannakodakis.

Carlton’s exciting new Greek Taverna is here for a good time, not a long time

Owners Angie Giannakodakis and Guy Holder are looking for a permanent home for the new concept, popping up in the Carlton terrace formerly known as Epocha.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Bar Conexao’s moody, art-filled space was previously a photography studio.

Box Hill, Frankston and Eltham have been thirsty for good new bars, and now they have them

The much-needed newcomers include a big boozer channelling ’80s Miami and a second bar for two seasoned operators in the north-east.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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The bullhorn peppers and tartine at Ophelia.

Your November hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

From fabulous French bars to rooftop restaurants, Melbourne’s heaving with top quality new hotspots. Here are 21 to add to your spring hit list.

Staff members such as Matthew Greeff are kitted out in salmon-coloured jackets.

France-Soir’s ‘splendid’ bar is here at last. But you have to do something unusual to get inside

South Yarra’s iconic French restaurant has expanded next door to open one of the most anticipated bars of the year.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The main salon at Gigi is kitted out with antique crystal chandeliers, hand-painted walls and lace-frilled velvet club chairs.

‘Like a mini Versailles’: There’s nothing understated about Entrecote’s new bar, Gigi

The French brasserie’s new sibling, Gigi, is just across the street, with eccentric style and late-night snacks.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The New Moon Mart cafe in South Melbourne and owner chef Eun Hee An.

West Melbourne’s loss is South Melbourne’s gain with the reinvention of this cult cafe

Beloved Japanese- and Korean-influenced cafe Moon Mart is settling into its new neighbourhood.

  • Tomas Telegramma
A huge curved screen above the buffet projects an undulating underwater seascape into the 220-seater diner.

It’s an all-you-can-eat adventure at Dainty Sichuan’s new hotpot and barbecue buffet

Come hungry – and prepared to wait. This colourful 220-seater, complete with kid-friendly desserts, is already pulling crowds.

  • Tomas Telegramma

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