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Coffee and baked goods at Hector’s Bakery, including the cinnamon bun with “Cinnabon vibes”(right).

Your guide to 13 of Melbourne’s hottest new bakeries (plus what to order at each)

Here’s a baker’s dozen of openings to add to your hit list, from suburban gems to those in the inner-city’s emerging pastry hub.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Sippenham is a new wine and pasta bar in Sydney’s inner west, inspired by East London.

Sippenham is meant for locals only – but it won’t stay that way for long

A new pasta and wine bar is the most exciting thing to happen in an oft-overlooked inner west suburb since the Metro.

  • Jessica Yun
The bar at Valentine’s.

Brookvale brewery transforms ’80s wedding venue into late-night date spot

With karaoke rooms, Sex on the Beach cocktails and a former fine dining chef, this might be “the perfect space to fall in love”.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Hi Hi Burger uses Vic’s Meat and potato buns.

Cheaper than a Big Mac: Bourke Street Bakery co-founder opens smash burger joint

A single burger at Paul Allam’s new US-inspired passion project at Bondi Junction costs only $7.90.

  • Scott Bolles
Melbourne restaurant critic Besha Rodell reveals her identity.

Anonymous no more: Why The Age’s chief restaurant critic is finally revealing her face

Melbourne’s biggest dining secret has been revealed as Besha Rodell, one of the world’s last anonymous critics, exposes her identity after 20 years.

  • Besha Rodell
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Bartenders at Herbs Taverne, the new CBD bar from Mucho Hospitality.

Love a negroni? The classic gets a cool twist at new CBD bar by the Cantina OK! team

Get the lowdown on Herbs Taverne, the CBD bar devoted to the world’s most popular cocktail.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The venue sits inside a bluestone building on a quiet Fitzroy side-street.

$5 skewers and a ‘secret’ menu: Your cheat sheet to the city’s latest Filipino restaurant

Find real-deal Filipino flavours at a new spot off Smith Street in Fitzroy. It’s all about hearty brunch, snacky night menus and wallet-friendly prices.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Mixed Business restaurant owner Anthony Sofy with children Charlie and George.

Beloved family-run eatery opens nostalgic small bar in old childhood home

Anthony Sofy’s parents opened a corner shop at the site of Emma’s Snack Bar 55 years ago. Now he and his children have opened a “prequel” venue upstairs.

  • Scott Bolles
Young Chef of the Year Saavni Krishnan (right) and her partner Aditya “Adi” Suresh.

‘A bread course unlike any other’: What Young Chef of the Year is cooking at her pop-up

A young gun chef and her husband are bringing their innovative, Indian-influenced cooking to a well-known city restaurant for a month of fun. Here’s what to expect.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Neil Perry talks politics with Good Food and industry legends.

‘Hold on to your hats’: Hospitality heavyweights brace for election amid record closures

Sydney restaurateurs, including Golden Century’s Wong family and Neil Perry, talk immigration and penalty rates, plus secrets to restaurant success.

  • Bianca Hrovat

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