Get the first look at Agnii, the second restaurant from the chef of hatted Many Little. Built around a huge traditional hearth, it’s got stacks of theatre – and ambition.
Navi’s fire-focused sibling bar opens this Saturday in Yarraville. But with its nostalgic cocktails and snacks, it’s set to pull crowds well beyond the neighbourhood.
There are more surprises in store too. From lamb shoulder to dolmades, the menu reads familiar but follows its own rules. This is your first look.
From the Winespeake team, Leggatt Street boasts a 300-strong wine list, lake views and snacky plates. Plus three other openings in the area, including a bistro from a renowned chef.
Get flaky chicken congee pot pies and eight flavours of custard-filled caneles at a huge new bakery from the couple behind CBD favourite Kudo.
Andrew McConnell’s Cote Basque sizzles on Crossley Street, Rosheen Kaul reopens her Chinese-ish bistro, and we’ve found the best spanakopita in town.
There’s a tiny taqueria in a city laneway, steamy farmers’ market tamales and Cheetos-crusted birria balls.
There’s a backstreet bakery doing pies with “an Aussie look but a Vietnamese soul”, a shop putting modern Vietnamese coffee front and centre, and more.
Cote Basque begins a new chapter in the former Becco space. From tomorrow, find a deep bar, dark wood panelling and a charcoal grill scorching steaks, seafood and more.
The queen of the pop-up is bedding down in Fitzroy following a successful three-month run for Little Rose, her “Chinoiserie neo-bistro” that’s turned heads all winter.
