Transport Hotel's Tony Twitchett (left) with project collaborators,including drinks guru Matt Linklater (right).

Will this team finally make Fed Square a Melbourne dining hotspot?

Through 20 years of Fed Square highs and lows,Transport Hotel has held fast. Now it’s getting a top-to-bottom overhaul,starting with its rooftop bar.

  • Quincy Malesovas
The landmark corner terrace at 92 Hargrave Street,Paddington.

New restaurant (and cuisine) revealed for landmark Paddington hospitality site

Over the past few decades,the terrace has been home to high-profile venues Darcy’s,Guillaume and Ursula’s. Now the site’s new operator has been confirmed.

  • Scott Bolles
Clover Cottage was a special occasion destination for Berwick locals from the 1970s to 2010s.

‘Never thought we’d be custodians’:Berwick’s beloved dining icon makes a comeback

Locals remember the carvery,Brandy Alexander mousse and grand dining room. Clover Cottage’s three-decade run is about to continue under new owners keen to revive the glory days.

  • Dani Valent
The first Melbourne store will serve mostly fan favourites.

US chain Wendy’s is finally bringing its square burgers to Melbourne

After years of speculation,the first permanent Victorian location is confirmed. Near a major road in Melbourne,it will feature an Australian-only item and a drive-through with a human touch.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Hoppers and curry sets are a mainstay at Many Little.

Hatted chef fired-up to open hot new Sri Lankan restaurant on buzzy south-side strip

Many Little chef-restaurateur Gayan Pieris hopes to expand Melburnians’ notions of the island’s vibrant cuisine at fire-driven Agnii.

  • Dani Valent
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The new upper tower dining room,once home to Quay,is now The Oriana restaurant.

Beer garden,martini bar and $280 steaks:The dining hub taking over Quay’s old digs

A first look at The Oriana. The James Squire taphouse is out,luxury seafood towers are in,plus a beer garden,martini bar and restaurant – all with harbour views.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Inside Mott 32's clubby Hong Kong dining room.

‘People haven’t seen Chinese cuisine in such a way’:Mott 32 is coming to Melbourne

Elaborate ceilings,luxe ingredients,and tableside flair have won over fans around the world. For its Australian debut,it’s picked a flashy spot in Melbourne.

  • Dani Valent
Rosheen Kaul and her Little Rose collaborators (L-R) Joe Jones,Luke Drum,James Tait.

Chef Rosheen Kaul’s new Fitzroy pop-up is one of the hottest bookings you can get right now

It’ll be “looser and more playful” than her recent French Chinese pop-up Bistro Marigold,with drinks by a well-known name. Plus five other pop-ups to get to,fast.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Chris Lucas is opening his 13th venue in Melbourne this year,with another on the way.

Chris Lucas reckons west of Swanston street is on the cusp of something big. He might be right

The Chin Chin and Grill Americano owner is opening Wishbone in the lower end of Bourke street later this year,with his own glitzy spin on Hong Kong dining.

  • Emma Breheny
Napoletana and mortadella pizzas at Pizza'Mare.

‘We need cheaper options’:Two-hat Italian restaurant to open waterfront pizza spin-off

A renowned Italian chef-restaurateur will offer fine-dining views and culinary direction,for up to half the price.

  • Bianca Hrovat