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Vinesmith is a new venue in Melbourne CBD spanning wine bar, bistro, cellar door and bottleshop.

A new Flinders Lane venue channels what’s hot right now in France

This new spot spanning restaurant, cellar door and wine bar promises to be more French than most of our French bistros. And there’s a bargain lunch menu.

  • Emma Breheny
The entrance to the main dining room at Marmelo, the new restaurant from Sydney restaurant royalty, Ross and Sunny Lusted.

An insider’s guide to Marmelo, Melbourne’s much-anticipated new party season hotspot

Ross and Sunny Lusted open their long-awaited restaurant and bar project in what has just become one of the city’s most vibrant pockets.

  • Ardyn Bernoth
The ground-floor restaurant at Maison Batard has smoked-glass mirrors, plump velvet seats and a custom-built oyster bar.

Your December hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

These openings will see you through the silly season of catch-ups, no matter your budget.

Chef Michael Lambie’s new restaurant - Juni.

Exhibition Street set to sizzle with this hot new South-East Asian diner from an influential chef

“You can’t reinvent the wheel, but you can always put new tyres on it,” says Lucy Liu co-founder, Michael Lambie, of his new restaurant, Juni.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Hong Kong-based noodle chain TamJai Mixian is bringing its Yunnanese rice noodles, soup and spices to Melbourne.

Hong Kong noodle chain debuts in Melbourne with a soup-tasting counter and ‘hellfire’ spice

TamJai Mixian has more than 240 outlets across Asia. Now it’s bringing its bouncy rice noodles and fiery soup to Melbourne’s Chinatown.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Mid Air restaurant sits 12 storeys above Russell Street.

Russell Street’s stunning new rooftop serves up big Med flavours and all-new city views

Lamb doner, cheesy Greek pastries and a dash of Aussie nostalgia headline a menu that’s built for a summer of fun.

  • Emma Breheny
Caterina Borsato before the reopening of her basement restaurant, which has been closed for renovations after a flood.

This Italian CBD stayer is reopening after a flood and a seven-month rebuild

Owner Caterina Borsato is itching to get back to business, ushering in the venerated city restaurant’s 30th year.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Sandro at dusk.

With five new openings within 300 metres, one of our best Eat Streets is getting even better

Thornbury’s High Street is booming, with a new fire-fuelled Lebanese restaurant, elite ice-cream and more.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The deck at Beach House gazes over the sands and bathing boxes of Brighton Beach.

Three new bayside openings in time for summer (including one right on the beach)

Black Rock has scored an all-occasions bistro, while a new cafe and kiosk is making waves at the iconic bathing boxes in Brighton.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The Sari-Sari Sparkle (left), W.A.M martini and Tito Ray each come with a backstory.

It’s tropical drinks, below-zero martinis, and elite snacks at new Filipino bar Inuman

Your summer starts here. Climb the stairs to reach a rooftop bar that’s channelling island vibes coupled with big-city style.

  • Emma Breheny