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A statue of Neptune sits in the middle of the room at Neptune’s Grotto.

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
Sandro at dusk.

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
The deck at Beach House gazes over the sands and bathing boxes of Brighton Beach.

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
The Panorama Bar on the rooftop of The International.

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
The Sari-Sari Sparkle (left), W.A.M martini and Tito Ray each come with a backstory.

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
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The modern interior on West Terrace.

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
Taverna’s menu pays homage to the Greek heritage of co-owner Angie Giannakodakis.

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
Bar Conexao’s moody, art-filled space was previously a photography studio.

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
The bullhorn peppers and tartine at Ophelia.

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.

Izy.Aki began as a pop-up in The Rocks and has now moved to Paddington.

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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