Food
These are the newcomers that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.
Robata
The San Telmo Group's playful take on modern Japanese barbecue heroes skewers cooked over charcoal and cleverly reworked classic cocktails.
Farmer's Daughters
This CBD spot pays culinary homage to all things Gippsland.
Aru Restaurant
This considered offering heroes cooking techniques from eras past and a surprising fusion of flavours.
Lona Misa
This all-day plant-based bar and diner hails from two celebrated Melbourne chefs.
Warkop
An ex-Navi sous chef and a veteran barista have opened this 15-seater cafe serving Indonesian-inspired sandwiches.
Pasta Poetry
This one-stop pasta shop is slinging a range of expertly crafted pasta varieties, sauces and extras to help you reach new pasta night heights.
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