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    Neil Perry's Burger Project Is Now Putting Vegemite on Its Burgers

    First it conquered dessert and now Vegemite's made its way to the grill.

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    The fast food chain's designed three gravy-infused cocktail recipes for fans to recreate at home, for some reason.

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    The Best Aperitivo Hours in Melbourne

    Most of these aperitivo specials run for way longer than an hour.

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    Neil Perry Has Opened a Sprawling New Two-Storey Burger Project Outpost

    The Bourke Street venue features an outdoor area, a bar with a beefed-up craft beer offering and a range of limited edition burgers.

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    Ishizuka Is Melbourne's Tiny New 16-Seat Japanese Restaurant

    The eatery will specialise in a balanced kaiseki by acclaimed Japanese chef Tomotaka Ishizuka.

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    142-144 Greville Street, Prahran

    Dine like a Parisian — late, simple, and with plenty of with fries and champagne.

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    Bakemono Bakers

    273 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    The signature baked goods, including almond and yuzu croissants, blueberry danishes, and honey, sesame and sea salt scrolls, keep customers coming back time and time again.

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    Residence at the Potter

    815 Swanston Street, Parkville

    Breezy cafe by day, quietly elegant fine diner by night — Residence at the Potter is redefining what on-campus dining looks like.

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    Ophelia

    85 High Street, Northcote

    Start the day with light breakfast bites and coffee before pairing your lunchtime share plates with martinis and natural wines.

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    Good Measure

    193 Lygon Street, Carlton

    The best cafes moonlight as cocktail bars.

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    Chéri

    285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

    You'll find Darling Group's latest all-day diner right across the road from South Melbourne Market.

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    Local Folk

    43 Epsom Road, Kensington

    In a pocket of Melbourne teeming with cafes, this is the pick of the locals.

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    Romanello

    93 Therry Street, Melbourne

    Romanello is serving loaded sandwiches and pizza by the slice across from Queen Vic Market.

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    Brunetti Classico Boutique Coburg

    107 Newlands Road, Coburg North

    Drop by Brunetti Classico's Coburg concept store for cake consultations and takeaway bites.

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    The Continental

    171 Johnston Street, Collingwood

    You can play free pool and tuck into Med-inspired loaded sangas at this Collingwood cafe.

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    Angus & Bon Is Prahran's Stylish New Steakhouse and Bottomless Brunch Spot

    Plating up quality steaks and cocktail-fuelled feasts on weekends.

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    Massimo Bottura Has Opened an Ultra Luxurious Restaurant with Gucci

    Part of Florence's brand new Gucci Garden, the 50 seater will serve globally inspired dishes from one of the world's most famous Michelin-starred chefs.

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    Key Tips on Opening an Attractive and Successful Cafe From the Brains Behind No. 19

    It's all about good design, great people and excellent coffee.

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    Domino's Taps Into the Vegan Cheap Pizza-Lover Market by Introducing Vegan Cheese

    You can add vegan mozzarella to your margherita for $2.95.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Waterside Bars in Melbourne

    Summer calls for spritzes by St Kilda Beach and a few cold ones on the banks of the Yarra.

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    Footscray Bar Mr West Has Opened the Doors to Its Craft-Focused Onsite Bottleshop

    It's stocked with a huge selection of craft beers, natural wines and local artisan spirits.

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    The essential picnic eats and drinks.

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    Food Artists Bompas & Parr Have Predicted Seven Food Trends for 2018

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    Alcohol Might Be Banned From the St Kilda Beach Foreshore

    After 5000 people partied in the area on Christmas day, the City of Port Phillip council is considering other measures.

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    The Most Memorable Things We Ate in Australia in 2017

    The standout dishes we're still thinking about — even months down the track.

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    St Kilda's Village Belle Hotel Has Reopened After a $15 Million Revamp

    With four new bars and a sustainable-focused menu.

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    Melbourne's Most Popular Restaurants of 2017

    The new openings and old favourites you flocked to this year.

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    Melbourne's Most Popular Bars of 2017

    The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.

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    The Best Toasties in Melbourne

    From bacon to lamb, Vegemite to bolognese — all sealed between golden slices of bread.

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    The Ten Best Beers To Drink This Summer

    A beer snob's guide to the top hops for the summer months.

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    HWKR Is Melbourne's Modern New Rotating Hawker-Style Market

    It'll feature a rotating lineup of Asian food vendors and play host to some of the world's best chefs.

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    This Californian Winery Has Created a Marijuana-Infused Sav Blanc

    Rebel Coast's THC-infused wine will be on the market as soon as California legalises recreational cannabis use on January 1.

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    Nine Ice Cream Sandwiches to Try in Melbourne This Summer

    The best ice cream sangas Melbourne has to offer.

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    Nine Wines Perfect for Summertime Drinking

    Swap the rosé for something orange this summer.

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    Ratio Cocoa Roasters Is Brunswick's New Chocolate Roastery and Cafe

    Head in for artisan chocolate bars, crafted on some of the world's best single origin cocoa beans.

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    A Look Inside Australia's New Five-Storey Cube-Shaped Winery, Restaurant and Cellar Door

    d’Arenberg's new structure features an art gallery, a wine inhalation room, panoramic South Australian views and 70 types of vino to taste.

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    Little Flock Is Northcote's New Produce-Driven Coffee and Brunch Spot

    It's inspired by and named after the owners' backyard flock of chickens.

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    The very best new Melbourne bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, events and spaces of the year.

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    Vegemite Has Released an Icy Pole Recipe and People Are Confused

    The most Aussie summer treat since the Sunnyboy (RIP).

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    Nigella Lawson Is Coming to Australia to Talk All Things Food

    She'll join social psychologist Hugh Mackay in both Sydney and Melbourne this January.

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    A Supernormal Pop-Up Restaurant Is Opening at the NGV Over Summer

    Acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell is bringing modern Japanese flavour to the gallery in January.

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    Carlton's Nora Will Close Its Doors at the End of the Year

    The envelope-pushing Elgin Street eatery will serve its last plate of food in three weeks time.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Cafes of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's cafe scene this year.

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