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

This month: Super sangers (featuring Studio Amaro’s lunchtime focaccia, pictured), suburban hidden gems and we revisit waterside stalwarts Studley Park Boathouse in Kew and St Kilda’s Stokehouse downstairs. Here’s what to add to your must-visit (or revisit) list.

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Avocado tart, one of the new dishes at Vue de Monde.

‘Different, cutting edge’: First look inside freshly renovated fine diner Vue de Monde

  • Dani Valent
Mozzarella en carrozza (fried mozzarella sandwich).
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Is Studio Amaro the retro Italian restaurant (and disco) Windsor’s been waiting for?

  • Dani Valent
The dining room is high-ceilinged, strung with ceramic lights as delicate as paper.
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Joyful Abbotsford newcomer Julie is an instant treasure for Melbourne

  • Dani Valent
Adana kebab.

One of Melbourne’s best kebabs can be found in an industrial backlot

  • Dani Valent
The historic Studley Park Boathouse in Kew has undergone a $5.8 million renovation.
13/20

Spectacular setting, but how is the food at the revamped Studley Park Boathouse?

  • Michael Harden
A new twist on anchovy toasts.

Antara 128 is the new city bakery-restaurant from the Aru and Sunda stable

  • Dani Valent
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Cappelletti with dairy cow ragu at Sosta Ristorante, North Melbourne.

North Melbourne local favourite Sosta Cucina is reborn as Sosta Ristorante

  • Emma Breheny
Steak frites is served with either bordelaise or bearnaise sauce and salad at Normandy Wine and Grill.

Say bonjour to Windsor’s new classic French bistro Normandy Wine and Grill

  • Dani Valent
Burrata with anchovy and pangrattato at Torino Aperitivo.

Torino Aperitivo brings Italian bar tradition to Melbourne’s CBD

  • Donna Demaio
The chicken parmigiana at the Central Club Hotel in North Melbourne.

Much-loved pub Central Club Hotel re-emerges after a two-year reno. Does it have soul?

  • Dani Valent
Stokehouse Pasta & Bar remains the definition of casual-elegant Aussie beachside dining.
14/20

Is this the best the Stokehouse’s ground-floor restaurant has ever been?

  • Michael Harden
Portuguese pork sandwich from chef Nuno Mendes of Lisboeta in London.
14/20

Concept cafe goes back to Square One with its guest-chefs’ menu every season

  • Dani Valent
The “beautiful chaos” of Jim’s Greek Tavern.
14/20

Icon review: Jim’s Greek Tavern is a window into Melbourne’s soul

  • Besha Rodell
Jollof rice with beef and fried plantain.

La Gout Afrique is a brilliant little gem in a corner milk bar in Reservoir

  • Dani Valent
A selection of share-friendly snacks from the Mediterranean-inspired menu at the new-look Rooftop at QT.

QV Hotel’s revamped rooftop bar is your new go-to spot for glam group catch-ups

  • Dani Valent
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Parcs’ new chef Damien Neylon swings open the doors next week.

Low-waste city restaurant PARCS reopens – with a surprising new appliance

  • Dani Valent
Cibi’s cafe is open for breakfast and lunch.

Collingwood’s Cibi cafe expands with sake on tap and Japanese homewares to covet

  • Dani Valent
Asparagus tart with curd, broad beans and a parmesan sable from The Recreation’s spring menu.

The Recreation unveils new front bar, after-dinner trolley and snack menu

  • Sasha Geyer
Assorted snacks at Coburg wine bar Gemini.

Sandwiches by day and wine bar by night at Coburg’s new local Gemini

  • Bianca Hrovat
There are two bars and 30 taps at Bridge Road Brewers, Brunswick East

Four new and improved craft breweries (including Bridge Road and Hop Nation)

  • Dani Valent

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/melbourne-hit-list-november-2023-hot-new-and-just-reviewed-places-to-check-out-right-now-20231101-p5egq9.html