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Bistro Grenier
14.5/20

This funky new bistro is a bit French, a bit somewhere else, and a whole lot of Newtown

The loft space above Odd Culture becomes the dark and moody Bistro Grenier.

  • Terry Durack
Bistro Grenier has opened in Newtown.

Find classic, casual French fare with a difference in this hidden Newtown loft

The hatted Odd Culture restaurant reverts to a wine bar to welcome Bistro Grenier.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The Odd Culture Group plans to open Bistro Grenier on King Street.
L-R: Sabrina Medcalf, James Thorpe,  Nick Zavadsky, and James MacDonald.

King Street is about to get its first French restaurant, and it’ll be cooler and cosier than most

Odd Culture Group has announced plans to open Bistro Grenier, serving lesser-known French classics in a cosy converted loft.

  • Bianca Hrovat
One of Melbourne’s most loved French bistros, Bistro Thierry in Armadale.

Food-obsessed Melbourne deserves gold in this genre, but these gems are overlooked

Our city does this dining experience better than most places in the world, writes Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Duck a l’orange, the slices of rosy pink breast lapped by an orange scented glaze.
Good Food hatGood Food hat16.5/20

This two-hatted wine bar has had a French makeover – but does it have that je ne sais quoi?

Remember the days of silver service, candlelight and duck a l’orange? Well, they’re back, and we’re here for it.

  • Terry Durack
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Steak frites at L’Auberge du Bout du Monde.

Six of Sydney’s best steak frites for Bastille Day and beyond

From hand-cut chips to shaved truffles and foie gras, Sydney chefs are giving a French classic their own spin in time for Bastille Day and the Paris Olympics.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Steak frites at Ouest France Bistro

Eight of Melbourne’s best steak frites for Bastille Day and beyond

It’s Bastille Day on Sunday, so celebrate with the most simple yet succulent of French bistro dishes – perfectly cooked steak, crisp fries and your sauce of choice.

  • Emma Breheny and Tomas Telegramma
Murray cod croquette with hot mustard sauce at forthcoming restaurant Marmelo.

Coming soon: 10 new, genre-busting Melbourne restaurants we can’t wait to try

They come with cocktail bars, delis and even an art gallery bolted on, as restaurateurs create go-to destinations for all hours of the day.

  • Emma Breheny
Butter-poached cod fillet topped with beer-batter bits.
14/20

Fish and chips get fancy at this new neighbourhood wine bar by the beach

It’s not the easiest time to open a restaurant, but is this corner bistro a good Omen?

  • Dani Valent
France-Soir in South Yarra.
14/20

This Melbourne icon divides food snobs – but our critic keeps going back

It may not be Melbourne’s best French restaurant. But it might be the city’s best-loved bistro.

  • Besha Rodell

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