The crispu pork banh mi at Banh Mi Hoi An.

Banh Mi Hoi An

Authentic Vietnamese rolls by a husband-and-wife duo.

  • Emily Holgate
The famous chook sandwich.

Hector’s Deli

Serving fresh sandwiches and cheesy toasties in an industrial-style space.

  • Tomas Telegramma andEmily Holgate
Preparing scrolls at Hector’s Bakery.

Hector’s Bakery

Sandwiches and baked goods by the Hector’s Deli team.

  • Emily Holgate
Pizza pros D.O.C have brought their Italian flair to St Kilda.

D.O.C St Kilda

The sixth outpost of a Carlton institution,on the St Kilda foreshore.

  • Daniela Frangos andEmily Holgate
Inside Windsor’s Maha East.

Maha East

The Windsor offshoot of a hatted CBD restaurant.

  • Emily Holgate
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Konnyaku aglio olio.

Bounty of the Sun

A cosy izakaya serving contemporary Japanese fare and cocktails.

  • Dani Valent andEmily Holgate
A sample of what to expect at the Village Belle.

Village Belle

A rollicking hangout,low-key boozer and classy cocktail bar in one.

  • Dani Valent andEmily Holgate
Outside Gracie’s on Toorak Road.

Gracie’s Wine Room

Chilled wine and share plates in a sun-drenched courtyard.

  • Emily Holgate andTomas Telegramma
Wide Himokawa udon are silky and ribbon-like.

Yamamoto Udon

Cosy CBD spot specialising in Japanese udon.

  • Emily Holgate
Pizza Pizza Pizza does slices late into the night.

Pizza Pizza Pizza

This late-night pizza joint and cocktail bar serves New York-style pies.

  • Emily Holgate