Audrey Payne

The first of three new venues Jamie Valmorbida is opening in the King & Godfree building in 2026 will have classic and creative pizzas and Pidapipo soft serve.

The Thai restaurant was one of several in the same building forced to close suddenly six weeks ago. The outpost of Japanese ramen chain Kikanbo remains closed.

The Dua Lipa-approved Melbourne sandwich shop’s sixth location is in a heritage-listed space beside Chancery Lane at Normanby Chambers.

The former Restaurant Gordon Ramsay chef de partie brings his produce-first approach to the Mornington Peninsula fine diner.

From Jim’s Greek Tavern to late-night Chinatown staples, 14 chefs including Andy Allen and Jung Eun Chae share the Melbourne venues they go to with a big group.

The coffee shop on Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, will have drinks by ex-Flower Drum bartender Joey Tai, snacks from Matsuyama and vinyl listening booths.

Plus, two hot new Abbotsford bakeries, South Yarra favourite Atlas Dining to close and Japanese dessert chain Torori lands in the CBD.

The new CBD bar from three Chat Thai alumni will serve creative cocktails and small plates made with Thai and local ingredients.

The venue on the 80th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne has a new executive chef. He shares the happy accident that led to his favourite dish.

The historic King & Godfree deli site on Lygon Street is being transformed into three new venues – pizzeria, neighbourhood osteria and cocktail bar – led by Jamie Valmorbida.