Assorted dishes at Jollof Vibe.

Inside a roller-doored garage in Kensington lies a truly great little dining gem

Ghanaian jollof,Nigerian jollof and even spaghetti jollof are on the menu at Jollof Vibe,a West African eatery operating out of a dark shared kitchen.

  • Dani Valent
Arnold’s wine bar in Kensington,complete with disco ball.
13.5/20

This local wine bar stands out from the crowd with its blue drink and Mexican-ish food

Melbourne has plenty of neighbourhood wine bars,but not many have Arnold’s creativity and heart.

  • Besha Rodell
“We’ve got open communication,respect for each other and patience”,says Le Tet.

‘To keep the dream alive,you have to be creative’:Restaurant roommates are surviving (and thriving)

Several Melbourne hospitality ventures are splitting rent and utilities to reduce costs,build community and reach out to new customers.

  • Dani Valent
Carnitas tacos with pico de gallo.

La Tortilleria

Melbourne’s undisputed king of tortillas.

A rich lamb stew from The Abyssinian.

The Abyssinian

The Abyssinian celebrates the joy of East African spicing,with a focus on Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes.

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Zamzam Kitchen

Friendly,low-key setting for comforting flavours.

Edziban serves West African snacks and stews.
Critics'Pick

Edziban

Lively stews and pounded carbs.

Hardimans Hotel.

Hardimans Hotel

The rowdy courtyard at this multi-level space is a go-to for summer sessions.

Arnold’s eclectic interior features a cork-tiled bar and a disco ball.

First look:This inner-city village finally gets the laid-back wine bar it was missing

Homely spot Arnold’s goes big on fun and flavour,serving up punchy snacks beyond the usual suspects.

  • Daniela Frangos

Waste-free cafe Cassette pumps up the (onion) jam

Every apartment block cafe wants to feel like a community living room. This Kensington local nails it,writes Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent