Just open
Clam Bar team opens subterranean Italian diner Neptune’s Grotto
The former Tokonoma space, right underneath Clam Bar, has been transformed into a New York-style bordello with a classic northern Italian menu.
- Scott Bolles
With five new openings within 300 metres, one of our best Eat Streets is getting even better
Thornbury’s High Street is booming, with a new fire-fuelled Lebanese restaurant, elite ice-cream and more.
- Tomas Telegramma
Three new bayside openings in time for summer (including one right on the beach)
Black Rock has scored an all-occasions bistro, while a new cafe and kiosk is making waves at the iconic bathing boxes in Brighton.
- Tomas Telegramma
Team behind glam CBD venue Shell House opens rooftop bar at huge new hospo hub
The rooftop Panorama Bar and ground-floor Wine Bar have opened at multi-storey venue The International in the former Botswana Butchery site at Martin Place.
- Scott Bolles
It’s tropical drinks, below-zero martinis, and elite snacks at new Filipino bar Inuman
Your summer starts here. Climb the stairs to reach a rooftop bar that’s channelling island vibes coupled with big-city style.
- Emma Breheny
Former Sokyo chef brings surprising dining concept to Sydney’s south-west
Japanese-influenced TokyoSamba opens in Bankstown with a halal menu, alcohol-free drinks and a Brazilian twist.
- Scott Bolles
Carlton’s exciting new Greek Taverna is here for a good time, not a long time
Owners Angie Giannakodakis and Guy Holder are looking for a permanent home for the new concept, popping up in the Carlton terrace formerly known as Epocha.
- Tomas Telegramma
Box Hill, Frankston and Eltham have been thirsty for good new bars, and now they have them
The much-needed newcomers include a big boozer channelling ’80s Miami and a second bar for two seasoned operators in the north-east.
- Tomas Telegramma
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Your November hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now
From fabulous French bars to rooftop restaurants, Melbourne’s heaving with top quality new hotspots. Here are 21 to add to your spring hit list.
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Saint Peter site on Oxford St to be reborn as Japanese-inspired eatery
A new wave of restaurants is giving a fresh lease of life to the former homes of shuttered big-name fine-diners, including Izy.Aki in Paddington.
- Scott Bolles
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