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An artist’s impression of the forthcoming 25hours Hotel The Olympia in Paddington.

Trio of hip London hospo venues to launch Sydney spin-offs at historic Oxford Street site

The Palomar restaurant is one of three venues to open at the former home of the Grand Pacific Blue Room when it relaunches as a hotel.

  • Scott Bolles
Hank’s platter.

An American’s guide to Melbourne’s best barbecue, from Texas brisket to Carolina pork

Which pitmaster is doing the best sausage? Who goes wild with their sides? Where do you need to pre-order from? This venue-by-venue guide breaks it down.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Kay Hwang and Nagi Maehashi at Joy Korean Fried Chicken.

RecipeTin Eats said it was Australia’s best Korean fried chicken. So why is it closing?

When this fine-dining chef turned to fried chicken, the results were so good customers were “grabbing at each other and yelling” for a table. Find out where, and when, you can expect more.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Sana’s udon carbonara comes with charred kaiserfleisch, smoked dashi, a soft egg and heaps of black pepper. 

From udon carbonara to a hot-choc haven: Five new cafes to try (and what to order)

Find one in a famed Melbourne garden, another in Australia’s largest shopping centre, and others tucked in the backstreets.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The restaurant shone a light on First Nations ingredients.

A groundbreaking Federation Square restaurant has suddenly closed

Big Esso, which shone a light on First Nations food, has had its journey brought to an abrupt end, shocking even its owner, who says she is determined to fight back.

  • Emma Breheny
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A restaurant in Abbotsford less than a year old is being rebooted, after its owners say they missed the mark.

Why this much-talked-about restaurant is being overhauled in its first year

The owners admit the original menu “missed the mark” with locals – now they’ve gone back to the drawing board, revealing a new all-women leadership team with impressive international credentials.

  • Dani Valent
Melbourne institution Caffe Greco is back open after a 10-plus year hiatus.

Four surprising new Italian venues taking their pasta and tiramisu to new places

Get pasta in shapes you’ve never seen before. Eat pizza topped with saganaki. And return to a Melbourne dining institution that’s been revived.

  • Tomas Telegramma and Emma Breheny
Potato bolani at Afghan Bolani comes with many different choices of sauce.

What to eat at Melbourne’s booming new Ramadan night market

This Dandenong market wants to match the roaring success of its Sydney equivalent. Find camel burgers, Persian stews and loaded Malaysian pancakes, many under $20.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Shoppers preview the new CBD food hub on Monday before Wednesday’s official launch.

A first look at the revamped $20m food mega-hub at Haymarket’s Paddy’s Markets

A butcher, florist, dumpling stall and cheese shop will be among the nearly 50 new operators at the historic precinct.

  • Scott Bolles
Chicken katsu with Japanese curry sauce and slaw is paired with pale ale.

West Melbourne bar scores chef from hit Hong Kong venue with Michelin star

An under-the-radar spot is about to be the name on everyone’s lips, as it nabs a chef from a Hong Kong hotspot who’s all about fun-forward dishes.

  • Quincy Malesovas

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