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• Wine bars: Nonno in Northcote reviewed.

OMBRA, 76 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 9639 1927. Daily lunch and dinner

Carlo Grossi's salumi bar is a warm and friendly place to land for snacks, drinks and chats. The cured meat selection is outstanding.

RIPPONLEA FOOD AND WINE, 15 Glen Eira Avenue, Ripponlea, 8804 1313. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner

There are plenty of cheeky drops by glass or bottle at this easygoing neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant. The cocktails are worth a glance too.

LITTLEFOOT, 223 Barkly Street, Footscray, 9396 1282. Wed-Sun dinner

It's new, it's arty, there's live music, coffee, wine, tap beer and snacks. In other words, this relaxed wine bar is doing its bit to make Footscray fabulous.