Fried rice at Supreme J Kitchen.
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Supreme J Kitchen

Sublime dining for big groups in an always-packed room.

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Kakilang Char Koay Teow

Casual yet uncompromising capsule of Penang flavours.

Veal agnolotti in broth at Enoteca Boccaccio.
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Enoteca Boccaccio

On-trend clubhouse steeped in the Old World.

Puttanesca pizza will be on the menu,along with other variations on the theme.

11 new and revamped venues making the inner east cool (at last!)

From a new hatted wine bar in Balwyn to a sleek rooftop bar in Kew,it’s fair to say Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are having a moment.

Behind the marble bench,chefs slice salumi and shuck oysters.
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Climb the stairway to Italian snacking heaven at Balwyn’s Enoteca Boccaccio

It may be new,but this Balwyn wine bar packs 60 years of food and wine knowledge into a squeezy upstairs space.

  • Larissa Dubecki
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Rump steak at Char Dining in Balwyn.

Char Dining

This suburban steakhouse does everything right,from sourcing to saucing.

  • Dani Valent
The quinoa salad served at The Turkish Tea House.

The Turkish Tea House

For cafe-goers with smashed-avocado fatigue,the Turkish Tea House could be the breakfast/brunch option at the end of the rainbow.

  • Simone Egger
Crispy eggs at Mr Hendricks.

Mr Hendricks

From crisp eggs to cassoulet,this French-influenced cafe lifts the breakfast stakes in Balwyn.

  • Kylie Northover
Crab ravioli with prawn,chilli and tomato vinaigrette.
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Arthur Radley

Arthur Radley calls itself a bistrot,although the menu hugs both sides of the Mediterranean.

  • Larissa Dubecki

Snow Pony

This thriving Deepdene cafe is run by the talent behind Friends of Mine and