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13 bustling French bistros and bars for Bastille Day and beyond
The next best thing to actually dining in Paris this summer? Soaking up the atmosphere – and the steak frites and Chablis – at these charming Melbourne venues, instead.
A favourite hatted Daylesford restaurant is saying goodbye, but not for long
The team behind this award-winning spot, loved by locals and daytrippers, have big plans for a new site. And it’s just a stone’s throw from the original.
- Emma Breheny
A south-eastern suburb loses a local favourite, but gains the cosy wine bar it was missing
Pick at preserves and smallgoods, or meatballs and cheesecake made to family recipes at longtime chef Ravi Presser’s “wholesome” first venue.
- Dani Valent
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
Flying high or calling last drinks: What’s happening with your favourite Melbourne bars?
Some old favourites are closing for good while other spots are packed. What’s going on with Melbourne’s independent bar scene? And why are more venues opening in such a tough economy?
- Fred Siggins
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Brighton finally gets the luxe big-name restaurant it has been waiting for
The 200-seat fine diner and wine bar is top chef Ian Curley’s first restaurant outside Melbourne’s CBD. Here’s what to look forward to when Baix opens next week.
- Tomas Telegramma
From lofty rooftops to leafy courtyards, five new bars for this gloriously sunny weekend
From South Yarra to Thornbury, these new watering holes (some of them sun-drenched) are worth making plans around to soak up the last of the warm weather.
- Tomas Telegramma
Find French snacks, espresso martini slushies and BYO wine at Sydney’s new bars
Seven new and soon-to-open bars to put on your drinks list for April.
- Bianca Hrovat
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‘We want people to eat with one hand’: Porcine and P&V teams open French-inspired wine bar
L’Avant Cave will expand on Porcine’s “whole beast” approach in the kitchen while letting diners select wine from P&V’s extensive bottleshop collection.
- Scott Bolles
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A new Fitzroy North spot brings Italy’s bar culture to a leafy corner
Suze is the answer when low-commitment dining is on the cards. Expect cheesy pastry puffs, house-made ricotta, and dishes that encourage staying for dinner.
- Kosa Monteith
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