Cheeseburger at JollyGood Diner in Collingwood.

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Melbourne hit list February 2024:Hot,new and just-reviewed places to check out,right now

Colombian-style loaded hot dogs,jolly good smash burgers,beef cheek and omelette or lobster gratin rolls,octopus sandos and Karen Martini’s take on the fish burger … you’ll want to grab this month’s hit list with both hands.

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The dining room at is a brighter,airier update on last year’s renovation.

First look at Karen Martini’s new St Kilda restaurant,Saint George

  • Emma Breheny
Cheeseburger at JollyGood Diner in Collingwood.

Collingwood’s new day-to-night American-style diner is a flipping good time

  • Emma Breheny
The quail kabobs that Anthony Bourdain ate.
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‘Delicious little birdies’ and greatest Middle Eastern hits:The verdict on Rumi 2.0

  • Besha Rodell
Old-school charm meets new thinking at The Albion Hotel,one of several new-wave pubs to open.

Love an old-school pub? Here are five new but old ones to try around Victoria

  • Emma Breheny
Go-to dish:Tiger prawns,jungle curry,brown butter,pictured with a side of idli (steamed rice and lentil cakes).
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It ditched its crowd-pulling roti with Vegemite curry and has a new head chef. Is this CBD favourite still fabulous?

  • Dani Valent
Johnny’s Green Room is ready for summer,with the same city views,but a whole new look.

The best food to order and spot to sit at Carlton’s revamped favourite rooftop bar

  • Emma Breheny
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Paco (left) and Mochi hot dogs at StreetDogz in Thornbury.

You’ll need two hands and 200 napkins for the fully loaded hot dogs at StreetDogz

  • Dani Valent
Brico has opened in the charming corner site formerly known as Little Andorra.

Carlton North charmer Brico is a wine bar with something extra

  • Emma Breheny
Spaghettini,with the golden glow of saffron,and prawns.
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Why you need new-old restaurant Mister Bianco’s prawn pasta in your life

  • Besha Rodell
Roti John tiger roll filled with lamb shoulder and omelette.

Sick of smashed avo? Head to Masak Masak for a playful taste of Singapore instead

  • Dani Valent
Fried octopus sando.

Japanese cafe Matta in an old milk bar is worth a trip to the ’burbs

  • Dani Valent
Lobster roll.

Swap fish and chips for luxe lobster at beachside kiosk Claw and Tail

  • Dani Valent
Barista Sarah Millard at William Angliss Institute’s Tram Cafe on La Trobe Street.

Melbourne’s tram restaurant may be gone,but we now have a tram cafe in the CBD

  • Emma Breheny
Theo Poulakidas delivers dishes at his restaurant Theio Theo.

Family-friendly Greek tavern Theio Theo is a great place to come with a group

  • Dani Valent
Spicy beef ribs on a gas stove.

Korean restaurant Kim Soju sells DIY noodles and all-you-can-eat snacks from $20pp

  • Dani Valent
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