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Grant Smillie is bringing a touch of Hollywood glamour to Crown.

Will this California-style riverside bar finally make a night out at Crown cool?

DJ-turned-restaurateur Grant Smillie, a Melbourne native who’s made it big in LA, is transforming Rosetta’s former home.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Brunch at Cheri.

‘The energy and vibrancy is back’: South Melbourne booms with hot new diners, delis and bars

After a flat few years, South Melbourne is back on the dining map. Here’s what’s new and what to look forward to sinking your teeth into.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Dishes at Casa Mariotti are all priced under $30.

Swan along to this new Richmond wine bar for budget-friendly Roman dishes and drinks

No dish costs more than $28, and aperitivo hour means $9 glasses of vino and free snacks at Casta Mariotti.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Look out for classic buffalo wings (or garlic-and-parmesan) at JollyGood Diner, Collingwood, on Wednesdays.

$4 pizza, free gelato, ramen happy hour: 12 top dining deals to stop you overspending in October

We’ve rounded up a smorgasbord of Melbourne’s best dining-out deals for you to try. 

  • Tomas Telegramma
All things Italian reign at daytime diner Caffe Amatrice.

Low-key luxurious Italian cafe opens in Cremorne – and the sky’s the limit for what’s next

The team behind beachside diner Sebastian have opened Caffe Amatrice in new development, Cubitt Place. And there’s a rooftop restaurant on the way.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Guy Grossi at Puttanesca restaurant inside Kew’s Clifton Hotel; Karen Martini at Saint George in St Kilda.

‘Extremely frustrated’: Karen Martini and Guy Grossi’s pub restaurants facing uncertainty

Two Melbourne venues backed by Sydney’s trouble-plagued Public Hospitality group are waiting to confirm who will take ownership.

  • Dani Valent
Il Mercato Centrale has opened in Melbourne’s CBD.

Everything you need to know about the city’s new mega Italian food hub, Il Mercato Centrale

The much anticipated food hall and market finally opens today. Here’s the low-down.

  • Dani Valent
Soi 38 restaurant’s owners Tasha Piyaphanee and Top Piyaphanee outside the restaurant in a carpark.

Melbourne’s favourite Thai restaurant is exiting the car park, and adding a second venue

Melbourne’s best-known Thai restaurant is about to move, with a new home that’s less hidden but holds plenty of other perks.

  • Emma Breheny
Moon Mart will permanently close on September 22.

Treasured West Melbourne cafe closing due to ‘circumstances beyond our control’

Much-loved cafe Moon Mart, famous for its excellent Japanese- and Korean-influenced sandwiches and rice sets, is closing this month. But it’s not all bad news.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Chicken short wing, a perfect meaty lollipop, is served with chilli kosho.

Five must-try dishes at Tombo Den, Windsor’s hot new Tokyo-inspired diner

Head chef Dan Chan shares the absolute must-orders at Chris Lucas’ new split-level diner, plus the food and travel experiences that inspired them.

  • Tomas Telegramma

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