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Lunch at Tedesca Osteria begins with an opening bracket of snacks.
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‘This is how it should be’: Join the waitlist for a shot at Victoria’s perfect long lunch

I had my doubts when hearing gushing accounts from other diners, but I fell into the embrace of two-hatted Tedesca Osteria’s relaxed hospitality, writes Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Outside the Yackandandah Hotel, which has recently reopened on High Street.

A 150-year-old country pub has been restored with a ’70s-style fitout

The Yackandandah Hotel (also known as the “bottom pub”) is back with a fresh new menu.

  • Emma Breheny
There’s a nostalgic feel to the interiors.

This gold-rush town has plenty of pubs. But there’s a lot to love at this nostalgic brewpub

From a tiny craft brewing operation to a full-blown bar and bistro, Love Shack proves the best country pubs are no longer the oldest.

  • Dani Valent
Tuerong Farm grows wheat and turns it into beautiful sourdough loaves.

Tuerong Farm

A family farm growing its own wheat to make sourdough loaves and pastries.

  • Richard Cornish
Blumes is known for its 18-hour fermented sourdough bread.

Blumes Historic Bakery

A historic wood-fired bakery with one of the best lamingtons in Australia.

  • Richard Cornish
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Booln Booln serves jaffles with fillings like kangaroo and lemon myrtle chicken.

Booln Booln Cafe

The gum-tree fringed Surf Coast Highway cafe spotlighting First Nations ingredients.

  • Emma Breheny
Mortadeli’s meatball sub with basil pesto and parmigiano.

Mortadeli

A sandwich shop, deli and pasta bar under one roof.

  • Emma Breheny
Pipis stir-fried with morning glory, chilli, Thai basil and more.

Chaar Long

Regional Thai dishes by a husband-and-wife duo.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Field Day’s mortadella baguette.

Field Day

A sunny community cafe serving chewy, loaded baguettes.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Steak with “umami butter” is cooked over a wood grill.

Lost Cat

Familiarity and comfort with fine dining flare by an ex-Rockpool chef.

  • Emma Breheny