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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
A $10,000 opportunity for young guns of restaurant service launches
Applications are now open for a prize for the most talented front-of-house star in Victoria. The winner will be recognised by The Age Good Food Guide in October.
- Emma Breheny
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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
13 exciting restaurant openings we’re counting down to this year
Melbourne’s only Ukrainian restaurant, two very different charcoal chicken shops, and a bakery from a pastry master: there’s lots of good eating to look forward to.
- Dani Valent
‘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
A favourite hatted Daylesford restaurant is saying goodbye, but not for long
The team behind this award-winning spot, loved by locals and daytrippers, have big plans for a new site. And it’s just a stone’s throw from the original.
- Emma Breheny
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
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‘Southgate is falling apart’: Riverside restaurant calls time after 21 years
One of Southgate’s premier dining tenants has left the city shopping centre, saying standards have slipped while rents have remained the same.
- Dani Valent
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