$49 for butter chicken? Apparently so. Yet as improbable as it sounds, not only has Tonka survived the last decade, but judging by the buzz of the dining room, has also thrived.…
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European, Hatted, Melbourne CBD, Modern Australian, Mr. Moneybags ($75 Plus), Special MentionGimlet
Gimlet is designed to impress. The soaring dining room in Cavendish House has been fully refurbished to its former 1920s glory, and the bar, now polished to a high shine, bustles with…
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Jeow is pretty great. It straddles the line between fine dining and bold street flavours effortlessly, providing an elevated take on traditional Laotian flavours without muting any of its bright funk. The…
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Hatted, Impress Your Date ($50-$75), South American, South Yarra, Special Mention, Vegan, VegetarianLona Misa
When Smith and Daughters first opened, my mind was blown – vegan food that wasn’t just a sad substitution for the real thing, but delicious in its own right?? And now, Shannon…
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One of my favourite ever dining experiences goes to Attica, and especially the 10-odd courses of snacks served at the start that they encourage you to eat with your hands. So it’s…
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The questions that 1800 Lasagne ask are easy. Garlic bread or bread and butter? Leafy salad or seasonal greens? Eggplant lasagne or ragu lasagne? And when it comes to dessert? It’s tiramisu…