‘Golden,starchy goodness’:These are hot chips,but not as you might know them
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Footscray

‘Golden,starchy goodness’:These are hot chips,but not as you might know them

Friendly family restaurant African Calabash is a taste of West Africa in Melbourne’s west.

  • byDani Valent

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‘Wood-fired Italian joint with oomph’:Why locals are flocking to this Gordon trattoria
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Gordon

‘Wood-fired Italian joint with oomph’:Why locals are flocking to this Gordon trattoria

Helmed by an ex-Ormeggio at The Spit and Firedoor chef,Bar Infinita has quickly become Gordon’s destination diner.

  • byTerry Durack
This ‘tiny and magnificent’ pizzeria in Oatley has 12 pizza options and one secret recipe
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Oatley

This ‘tiny and magnificent’ pizzeria in Oatley has 12 pizza options and one secret recipe

Locals are flooding to Tutto Vero’s stylish al fresco courtyard and open kitchen interior for beautifully soft,chewy,charred and foldable pizza.

  • byLenny Ann Low
These excellent deli sandwiches are perfect for river walks,cycle stops and play dates
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Earlwood

These excellent deli sandwiches are perfect for river walks,cycle stops and play dates

Schmick Earlwood riverside shop Ol’ Mates slings big classic sandwiches filled with deli meats,chicken schnitzel,poached chicken,and sausage and egg.

  • byLenny Ann Low
This indoor-outdoor Argentinian-inspired grillfest boasts Balmain-to-Buenos Aires vibes
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Balmain

This indoor-outdoor Argentinian-inspired grillfest boasts Balmain-to-Buenos Aires vibes

Casa Esquina’s menu includes 10 different dishes from the parrilla,from Gundagai lamb tomahawk chops to a one-kilo dry-aged Ranger’s Valley Black Market rib-eye.

  • byTerry Durack
A bakery-cafe on Parramatta Road shouldn’t work. So what makes this one special?
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Stanmore

A bakery-cafe on Parramatta Road shouldn’t work. So what makes this one special?

Kimcheese focaccia,glistening croissants and pandan pastries steal the show at thriving cafe Pantry Story in Stanmore.

  • byLenny Ann Low
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Laughter,music,spice:Rally a group for a hands-on feast instead of a weekend pub feed
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Blacktown

Laughter,music,spice:Rally a group for a hands-on feast instead of a weekend pub feed

Ethiopian cuisine is built around kinship and sharing,so head to Blacktown for a taste and get ready to roll up your sleeves.

  • byCallan Boys
‘So damn good’:The chip butty our reviewer ordered five times in three days
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Petersham

‘So damn good’:The chip butty our reviewer ordered five times in three days

From carb-loaded marvels to the Bradman burger,there’s plenty to lap up at this family-friendly cafe.

  • byLee Tran Lam
Don’t miss the ‘tongue-zing of a thing’ at this Japanese-style cafe-restaurant

Don’t miss the ‘tongue-zing of a thing’ at this Japanese-style cafe-restaurant

The owners of Kurumac and Cool Mac have opened a spin-off in Chippendale,serving onigiri sets,soybean panna cotta and fish toast.

  • byLenny Ann Low
Made-from-scratch pastries are the star of the show at this sunny suburban spot

Made-from-scratch pastries are the star of the show at this sunny suburban spot

Locals are lining up to see the doughroom at this theatrical bakery in Sydney’s south.

  • byLenny Ann Low
Melbourne icon review:This timeless cafe celebrates 25 years and seven million lattes
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Balaclava

Melbourne icon review:This timeless cafe celebrates 25 years and seven million lattes

When Wall Two 80 opened in 1998,almonds and oats were as yet unmilked and no one had a labradoodle.

  • byDani Valent