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Hospitality veteran Glenn Bagnara at his bar, which waited 12 months for a liquor licence.

‘Cancer to business’: Liquor licence delays are having a sobering effect on the hospo industry

Restaurants say colossal delays in approving new licences are hampering business recovery and jobs in their industry.

  • Emma Breheny
Mango lassi dessert from Aanya, a new fine-diner with Indian flavours.

Butter chicken pizza or Indian fine dining? The dead end of Smith Street is about to get glitzy

Turn left for a pub-pizzeria, right for contemporary chef’s table dining when two dramatically different Indian restaurants open in the same building.

  • Emma Breheny
Samesyn

The new Torquay restaurant where printed menus and cling film are banned

Profits are donated, food waste becomes clever plates, menus aren’t printed and cling film is banned. The new Samesyn is trying a radical new model for fine-dining.

  • Emma Breheny
Pork cotoletta joins a host of other Italian fillings at Saluministi.

What the focaccia? Six hot new Italian sandwich shops to add to your hit list

Focaccia and panini are all the rage at these joints, including some suburban gems and a third location for an OG of Melbourne sandwich artistry.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The sunny Brico courtyard.

10 bright and summery spots to soak up the last weekend of the season

Summer? We hardly knew her! Gather the gang for one last sunny blast at these recently opened hotspots.

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Servers lift the blinds to deliver dishes to solo diners.

Have a hot date with a hotpot at this solo dining sanctuary in the city

There’s only one restaurant like this in Melbourne, and it’s only for solos. Dani Valent nabs a cubicle.

  • Dani Valent
Sporting memorabilia is part of the old-school charm in the design.

Classic Geelong pub gets a hip Melbourne-style makeover (but don’t panic, it still has bags of charm)

One of the city’s oldest pubs is leaning into its charms as part of a makeover that’s got strong wood cabin vibes inside and lots to like on the menu.

  • Emma Breheny
The go-to dish: Mushroom pierogi.
14/20

‘A meal for two of this quality for less than $100 is downright astounding’

Eastern European delights (including vodka) are brightened up in this vibrant venue.

  • Besha Rodell
Olivier Chan-Chan has given up accounting to follow in his family’s footsteps.

Find baked-in charm along with unique treats at these new Melbourne bakeries

From creating a bond with family overseas to offering a platform for entrepreneurs with a disability, three bakeries are proving there’s power in flour.

  • Emma Breheny
Honey butter toast with creme caramel on top.

Trending honey-butter toast meets creme caramel at this hidden gem near the airport

Warehouse cafe Bola Bake boasts a menu you’ll need to make a return journey for.

  • Dani Valent

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