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Lunch at Tedesca Osteria begins with an opening bracket of snacks. — 17/20

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The queue for Charrd in Lygon Street, Brunswick East, and its cheeseburger (inset).

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Baix restaurant dining room (left) and 81 Bay wine bar in Brighton. — 14.5/20

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