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The Good Food guide to a day of dining in the Shire, from the best coffee to a new wine bar
From the best specialty coffee through to after-dinner drinks, these are the must-try cafes, restaurants and bars changing the south Sydney food scene.
- Bianca Hrovat
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First look: A surprising ingredient takes centre stage at this new Japanese restaurant
This Melbourne first is a casual spot that celebrates the simmering stews found on the streets of Japan – and the broth that powers them.
- Quincy Malesovas
Novelty or necessity? Our verdict on Melbourne’s new lasagne pocket sandwiches
The creator has never seen anything like them in Italy, and they’re billed as “Australia’s first lasagne sandwich”. But does anyone need a lasagne you can eat with your hands?
- Tomas Telegramma and Daniela Frangos
Melbourne’s hottest dining pop-up is hidden in a synagogue and opens once a week
Rintel’s Diner has operated out of an inner-city synagogue since mid-May – and it’s booking out a month ahead for its home-style food and unique atmosphere.
- Quincy Malesovas
Noodle your way through three new city spots dishing bowls of goodness
One spot serves wallet-friendly favourites, another has queues for knock-your-socks-off ramen, and a third goes well beyond pho.
- Quincy Malesovas
Melbourne’s most famous hummus finally has a home of its own at Zareh
Dip king and ex-Bar Saracen head chef Tom Sarafian opens his debut restaurant on Smith Street.
- Tomas Telegramma
This town’s ‘bottom pub’ is back open with big ’70s energy and a committed young crew
Four months and eight skips of rubbish later, a High Country pub is back with an old-school look, a fresh menu from a Melbourne chef and plans for live music.
- Emma Breheny
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- Best of
Your August hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month
From a sun-splashed Mexican rooftop to one of the city’s most meaningful dining experiences, here’s where (and what) to eat and drink in Sydney this month.
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Your August hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month
Spins on Filet-O-Fish, drive-through and exxy banh mis, a fancy burger and this all-day breakfast sandwich were among the buns we enjoyed this month.
‘It feels very surreal’: Young Chef of the Year’s pop-up goes permanent in former Sunda site
After three years of running pop-ups, two ambitious young chefs have finally found a forever home for their innovative Indian cooking.
- Tomas Telegramma