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Gimlet’s Andrew McConnell to take over legendary laneway restaurant Becco, with big plans for the site
Melbourne’s best-known restaurateur is taking on one of the city’s most desirable sites, starting with a third branch of his cafe-grocer Morning Market.
- Emma Breheny
Malvern scores an Italian diner from the team behind wine bar Essie
Lulu is bringing all things carby and cheesy to the neighbourhood. Commandeer the burnt-orange banquette in the window and feast among the locals.
- Tomas Telegramma
‘This was not just a restaurant’: Beloved Carlton stalwart to close after 12 years
Come September, Angie Giannakodakis and Guy Holder will turn off the lights at their European restaurant Epocha.
- Tomas Telegramma
French chef with Michelin star cred opens Georgie, a smart all-day CBD wine bar
The 60-seat Georgie mixes marble, velvet and touches of gold on the ground floor of the Mantra 2 hotel.
- Scott Bolles
New $10,000 prize to open doors for rising stars of restaurant service
A brand-new Good Food Guide award will turn the spotlight onto the next generation of front-of-house professionals. Here’s how to apply.
- Emma Breheny
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- Restaurant news
Clayton Wells joins Merivale’s empire, as CBD expansion rumours swirl about
The former Automata and A1 Canteen chef was spotted at several Justin Hemmes venues, prompting the question: is he about to helm a new Merivale restaurant?
- Scott Bolles
Australia’s first women’s only sports bar to open on Oxford Street
The Ladies League is a game-changing new two-storey Sydney bar screening exclusively women’s games, live and loud.
- Bianca Hrovat
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- Restaurant news
Legendary Lygon Street deli, restaurant and cafe set for extended closure – again
Despite undergoing extensive renovations in 2018, the Lygon Street landmark is about to be shuttered for another overhaul.
- Dani Valent
Six openings to gee you up for a Geelong trip (and a hatted bistro to visit before it closes)
Including a charcoal-powered steakhouse and a basement bar with house-party vibes.
- Tomas Telegramma
You won’t find bog-standard smashed avo at these three new cafes, and they are all the better for it
Start your day right at these newcomers serving brunch that flips the cafe script.
- Tomas Telegramma