Eating out
‘We want to pass the tongs on’: Beloved hatted Bendigo restaurant is closing after 12 years
Popular regional restaurant Masons of Bendigo has been a champion for local produce for more than a decade, but for the owners, it’s time to move on.
- Richard Cornish
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GoodGod Small Club’s The Dip diner returns for one night only − with a Japanese twist
The Festival of Food pairs The Dip’s Andrew Levins with Kiln chef Mitch Orr for a four-course DJ dinner.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Review
- Burwood East
Is breakfast the new dinner? This rooftop cafe adds fine dining touches to brunches
Perched atop a suburban shopping centre, Rombe serves a daytime menu with dinner aesthetics and patisserie-style desserts.
- Dani Valent
Southside team to open Hong Kong-inspired dumpling spot in heart of CBD
In a subterranean brisbane space, expect drunken chicken, roasted half duck and stacks of dim sum, along with up to 30 wines by the glass and half-bottle.
- Matt Shea
- Review
- Brunswick
Funk, fire and fantastic cocktails: This secret bar might be the Thai diner of your dreams
Bar Spontana is one of those spots that feels like a secret, and a really juicy secret at that.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Newtown
This funky new bistro is a bit French, a bit somewhere else, and a whole lot of Newtown
The loft space above Odd Culture becomes the dark and moody Bistro Grenier.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Alexandria
This sunny cafe is a tranquil oasis serving coffee custard and honeycomb espresso
Menu stars at serene and clean-lined Alexandria cafe Ellen include a cracking fish burger and a brilliant emerald halloumi and pea salad.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Opinion
- Good Food Guide
The Good Food Guide drops Swillhouse venues, introduces workplace culture award
It’s the biggest evolution to the Guide’s approach to reviews in its four-decade history.
- Sarah Norris
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Team behind Monopole to open 120-seat grill at exclusive tech club
Airtasker founder Jonathan Lui and Aussie Angels chief executive Cheryl Mack are among the backers of private club The Pillars, which will offer ice baths, a roof terrace and a grill from Bentley Restaurant Group.
- Scott Bolles
The 10 most exciting new restaurant, cafe, bakery and bar openings of spring
Your hospitality hit list, featuring a bar with natty wines and fancy sandwiches, a locomotive-themed cafe and a subterranean Italian restaurant.
- Bianca Hrovat
Top local hospo talent bring classics - and a curveball - to the grand old Daylesford Hotel
The team from much-loved Cliffy’s Emporium have brought their magic touch to the local landmark – and added some top cooking talent to the mix.
- Tomas Telegramma
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