Kensington

Melbourne has plenty of neighbourhood wine bars, but not many have Arnold’s creativity and heart.

Several Melbourne hospitality ventures are splitting rent and utilities to reduce costs, build community and reach out to new customers.

Melbourne’s undisputed king of tortillas.

The Abyssinian celebrates the joy of East African spicing, with a focus on Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes.

Friendly, low-key setting for comforting flavours.

Lively stews and pounded carbs.

The rowdy courtyard at this multi-level space is a go-to for summer sessions.

Homely spot Arnold’s goes big on fun and flavour, serving up punchy snacks beyond the usual suspects.

Every apartment block cafe wants to feel like a community living room. This Kensington local nails it, writes Dani Valent.

There is no menu at Bar Lucio which means, in owner Lucio De Falco's words, "people just standing, looking and looking for five minutes".