An all-Australian bottle shop and wine bar in Melbourne’s east.
Cost-of-living pressures have put fine dining off the menu for many,but a coffee date may not wow a potential new love. Here are some more imaginative options.
A high-octane ode to Tokyo’s late-night dining scene,by Chris Lucas.
Lygon Street deli and wine bar by the team behind Tipo 00.
Patsy’s has found its feet since opening three years ago,evolving into a standout spot for meat-free dishes.
Bar Brillo is a welcome addition to this small,hilly pocket northwest of the city,serving natural wines and Italian-leaning small plates.
The All Purpose Bakery team brings “posh RSL” vibes and a no-bookings policy to a refurbished sandstone cottage on Oxford Street,serving rissoles,steak,oysters Kilpatrick and all things bread.
This decade-old CBD favourite is still as dynamic as the day it opened.
For Spanish-ish cuisine by the seaside.
Eleven Barrack pushes beyond the usual surf-and-turf trappings to create a singular restaurant,complete with a baby grand and live pianist.