Sofia Levin

Moon Dog is moments away from opening a brewery-slash-theme park of sorts in Preston, and Charlie Carrington of Atlas Dining brings a slice of Tel Aviv to Prahran.

Five culinary experts to provide tips, bust myths and help you take your home cooking to the next level.

With 60 to 85 traditional dishes available to order at any time, this restaurant in the city and western suburbs brings a full banquet to home.

A family-run local on Whitehorse Road in Balwyn, The Turkish Tea House has a menu that’s sure to surprise and delight those of us who are tired of the usual breakfast out.

This is as close as you’ll come to Barcelona-style dining in Melbourne.

Many would be overwhelmed by Old Beijing’s colossal menu. Not me; I have a method. I select what jumps out – gauging the waiter’s facial expression as I go – and then subtract dishes until his face returns to normal.

Chefs have turned their attention to fancy picnic fare and the humble picnic may never be the same again.

Even if you can’t be trackside, you can still enjoy a taste of the carnival.

Check out Melbourne’s best al fresco eating hot spots.

”I can list what I love about Melbourne winter on a single hand: Jerusalem artichokes, hot baths and maybe three AFL games, tops. So, you can imagine my joy when I found a new contender for number one …”