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Chicken rice with a whole lot of heart at Gai Wong

Located on a CBD-fringe roundabout, Gai Wong celebrates classic cuisine from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

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Mediterranean elan and a touch of luxury at Vesper Bistro and Bar

After 13 years in Dubai, Duncan and Marlane Fraser-Smith are bringing pretty, produce-driven cuisine to South Yarra.

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Big Esso is the start of a new chapter at Fed Square

Nornie Bero's restaurant brings big energy, a reminder of what makes Melbourne one of the world's great cities.

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North Melbourne's Mauritian wine bar Manze gets off to a flying start

After building a following with pop-ups, Manze chef and co-owner Nagesh Seethiah has a hit on his hands.

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So Frenchy, so chic at Entrecote, Prahran

Entrecote has landed in Prahran, a place where frothy French fantasies can come true.

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Sydney's CBD strikes back at Lana

New fine-diner Lana over-delivers on just about everything.

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Forget My Kitchen Rules, family rules at Frank's Deli

Fuelled by a love of family-owned New York delis, this new cafe is pulling in the crowds.

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Discover Paddington’s secret sauce at Ursula's

We expected interest and intrigue from former Rockpool and Eleven Bridge chef Phil Wood, but the retro edge is something else again.

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City wine bar smarts in a room with a Yarra Valley view

Former Bar Liberty chef Joel Alderdice is offering easy dining in an epic location.

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Corker food in a wine bar setting at Public Wine Shop

At Public Wine Shop, chef Ali Currey-Voumard cooks as if she has sat down and listened to what the produce would like to say.

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