297 Racecourse Road, Flemington
The place for people who, well, love dumplings.
39 Keele Street, Collingwood
Love the food at this Collingwood cafe? Buy the cookbook and recreate such dishes at home. Equally enamoured by the plate it was served on? Those are for sale, too. Even the chair you sit on could have a price tag underneath it. Synergy is in full swing here.
400 Sydney Road, Brunswick
A Brunswick beer bar with pan-Asian eats and a historic atmosphere.
463 - 467 Plenty Road, Preston
The new neighbour set to elevate the dining scene of Preston.
121 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
A cafe by day and restaurant by night, Sir Charles puts an Asian twist on old-school Fitzroy.
790 High Street, Thornbury
Play bocce in summer or cosy up with a glass of wine in winter at this High Street stalwart.
757 High St, Thornbury
Sophisticated British comfort food adds a much-needed destination to Thornbury's dining options.
It feels like every new bar is opening in Thornbury, so we have a look at the best ones at the north end of High Street.
You don't need mountains of time to experience the diverse regions of Vietnam, just an open mind. And mouth.
23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne
Spot on modern Asian CBD dining from the lady herself.
145 Plenty Rd, Preston
With a strict 'no dickheads' policy (that they take very seriously), it really is about drinking better, not more.
229-231 Sydney Rd, Coburg
A refined gastro-pub experience in bare bones Coburg.
378 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Teahouse, retail store and full-blown Chinese restaurant.
29 Weston Street, Brunswick
A modern Middle Eastern slant on classic brunch and lunch in Brunswick.
Sate yourself in cute Piper Street's cafes and restaurants.
2 Gilbert Road, Preston
An authentic Preston eatery with a modern Asian fusion twist.