Steak is available in three cuts.

Batesford Hotel

A revived pub with an epic beer garden just outside Geelong.

  • Gail Thomas
Smith and Deli is heaven for plant-based eaters.

Smith&Deli

Serving plant-based riffs on deli favourites.

  • Emma Breheny
Ruben’s occupies a site in Armadale’s heritage-listed Kings Arcade.

Ruben’s Deli

A one-stop shop for pantry essentials,baked goods and hulking sangers.

  • Emma Breheny
Vegetarian dorilocos in a Flaming Hot Doritos bag.

Chip bags turned into portable bowls are the hot order at Abe’s Comida

The Leichhardt kitchen is filling Doritos packets with lime,guacamole and slow-cooked meat as per Mexican street-food tradition.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Wife-and-husband team Annick De Silva and Binura Jayasuriya.

This elegant neighbourly spot serves 32 varieties of sweet and savoury crepes

The Bungalow transforms from serene brunch spot in the day to a place of white tablecloths,brass table-lamps and cocktails in the evening.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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Potato bolani at Afghan Bolani comes with many different choices of sauce.

What to eat at Melbourne’s booming new Ramadan night market

This Dandenong market wants to match the roaring success of its Sydney equivalent. Find camel burgers,Persian stews and loaded Malaysian pancakes,many under $20.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Bar Brillo

This cosy neighbourhood wine bar in an underrated inner suburb is worth seeking out

Bar Brillo is a welcome addition to this small,hilly pocket northwest of the city,serving natural wines and Italian-leaning small plates.

  • Dani Valent
Half-chicken with French onion soup toast.
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Heritage farmhouse meets natural wine at this new bread fanciers’ hang-out

The All Purpose Bakery team brings “posh RSL” vibes and a no-bookings policy to a refurbished sandstone cottage on Oxford Street,serving rissoles,steak,oysters Kilpatrick and all things bread.

  • Callan Boys
Inside Stanley Street Bodega.

Stanley Street Bodega

New York bodega meets Japanese convenience store.

  • Emma Breheny
Salad foccacia at Juju’s.

Juju’s Deli

A simply decked-out eatery serving sandwiches bigger than your head.

  • Tomas Telegramma