Audrey Payne

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.

A dispute between landlords has forced multiple spots including Machi Machi and Kita Kata to close with less than 24 hours notice.

The popular casual Vietnamese restaurant in Brunswick will open its second location in the former Maha North space.

Final service will be on Wednesday December 24. But the chef will open a new concept in the space next February.

Step right up and get Moon Mart-approved congee, classic breakfasts and Bloody Marys at this new cafe from former Builders Arms and Cumulus Inc chef Josh Murphy and his partner, Priyam Chovhan.

Plus, why they love Sinjeon K Street Food, their Glen Waverley Korean barbeque go-to and what they order at Andrew McConnell’s Gimlet.

Everything is made in-house at third-generation baker Luke Vu’s shop. The Little Bourke Street location has crispy pork rolls and eight vegan banh mi.

Scott Pickett’s seafood-focused fine diner at the Conti closed last month. Taking its place is a fire-focused restaurant with a former Cinder chef on the pans.

The top bartender is serving drinks from his old cocktail bar Romeo Lane. But the non-alcs he has planned next are even more exciting.

The wine retailer’s new Smith Street shop will have space for customers to stay and enjoy a glass or two alongside simple snacks such as cheese and tinned fish.