Date night

This warm bear hug of a venue has plenty to offer, but its fate is tied to this excellent snack with startling crunch.

Middle Park European is the latest venture by Tartine’s Matteo Bruno.

Must-order lamb, bouncy gnudi and a cassata for the ages are among the compelling reasons to visit Osteria Mucca.

Ormeggio chef Alessandro Pavoni’s Manly venture has a bar, cafe-gelateria and restaurant, Cibaria, serving exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats.

Banksia serves dishes that take inspiration from across Europe, Asia and beyond.

It’s worth coming to cocktail bar Nobody’s Baby for the crunchy-fluffy falafel alone.

Craft beer hangout Benchwarmer breaks the mould with its brash and bold Japanese snacks.

This venue is a finalist in the best matcha and specialty drinks category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

We’re in the middle of a nationwide croissant boom, so why not transform some good-quality croissants into your own sweet treat?

Fish poached in stock, with the poaching liquid then turned into a sauce, is a combination that is speedy, easy and elegant.