New in Town: Melbourne
We've spoken to the teams behind Melbourne's most anticipated openings, so you can take a look inside before you make a booking.
In Melbourne, there's always something New in Town — be it a hyped restaurant, a slick cocktail bar or a refurbed pub around the corner. And it's almost impossible to keep up. So how do you know which ones are worth joining a three-hour waitlist to try? What dishes are worth the dollars you earn? Where will you have the most memorable meal of the year?
In partnership with Zantac we're uncovering the best new restaurants and bars around Australia as they open. We've got the lowdown on the most anticipated venues at the top of every Melburnian's hit-list and the teams, designs and — most importantly — menus behind them. So call your most enthusiastic foodie friend, eat a small(ish) lunch and hotfoot it to these newbies. You'll be able to take your bespoke seat educated, excited and ready to take it all in — with a few dishes recommended by the chef, no less.
The Newcomers
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New in Town: Bar Margaux
The crew behind The Everleigh and Heartbreaker has opened a new CBD basement bar that serves up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.
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New in Town: Stamford Park
This magnificently restored 1882 homestead has been reimagined into a posh cafe, with dining rooms, a beautiful landscaped garden, courtyard, glorious vegie patch and chook house.
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New in Town: The Espy
The Melbourne music institution has made its long-awaited return with an incredible refurb featuring 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.
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Daughter In Law -
Lomah - CLOSED -
Red Sparrow Pizza Prahran - CLOSED -
Juke's -
Ether Coffee + Kitchen - CLOSED -
Theodore's - CLOSED -
Chunky Town -
Holy Crumpets -
Cru+ - CLOSED -
Shujinko Express - CLOSED -
Pie Thief -
El Camino Cantina -
Maker & Monger -
Le Lee - CLOSED -
Casa N.O.M Bar y Restaurante -
Taquito -
Bincho Boss -
Lupo - CLOSED -
Lord Lygon -
Home.Two -
Slice Shop Pizza -
Straight Outta Saigon -
Aromi Restaurant
THE MUST-EAT DISHES
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The Best Spots in Melbourne to Get a Next-Level Fried Chicken Burger
Eat your way through the city's best crispy, crunchy fried chook burgs.
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The Five Most Over-the-Top Takeaway Eats to Get in Melbourne
From pizza slices bigger than your head to a Korean sandwich packed with egg salad and jam (yes, really).
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Five Food and Drink Pairings That'll Save You a Pretty Penny This Winter
Upgrade your midweek feed without breaking the bank.
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Five Spots Dishing Out the Most Authentic Buffalo Wings in Melbourne
We might be a long way from upstate New York, but that doesn't mean you can't find fried chicken just as good (and without the long-haul flight).
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