Laikon Deli is celebrating 50 years in Richmond this year.

Laikon Deli

Furnishing its community with Mediterranean delights for half a century.

Outside Marios in Fitzroy.
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Marios

The restaurant that pioneered breakfast on Brunswick Street celebrates the big 4-0.

Morcilla (blood sausage) and pork tongue pintxos.
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Bar Lourinha

Celebrating 20 years of Iberian delight and sherry-heavy merriment.

Taco platter with lamb barbacoa.
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This Mexican food is so good,I want to go out on the street and start dragging people in

With its fantastic braised meats and just-right guacamole,under-the-radar Mercadito feels like a small but significant step forward for Melbourne’s Mexican food scene.

  • Besha Rodell
Bartender Johnny Carr.

Come for the lager,stay for the chips on a stick at beer legend Chuck Hahn’s brewery

Excellent brews,family-friendly vibes and boutique bar snacks? Tick,tick and tick at this indie brewhouse tucked away in an inner-west warehouse.

  • Myffy Rigby
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Fatteh at Meso Bites.

Meso Bites

Introducing Iraqi cuisine to Melbourne’s CBD.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Itadakimasu.
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Is onigiri the new sushi roll? Sandoitchi’s stylish spin-off is doing a next-level version

The triangle-shaped,nori-wrapped rice ball was one of Japan’s earliest portable snacks. Here,they’re made to order using rice cooked throughout the day,and served alongside a full drinks menu.

  • Helen Yee
Traditional Taiwanese egg crepe at Meet Taiwan in Bexley.

Haven’t tried Taiwanese brunch? You’re missing out on this cheesy crepe-omelette

The cheesy,delicious egg dish is hard to find in Sydney,but it’s on the menu at this family-friendly cafe in Sydney’s south.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Inside the cheery all-day cafe.

Bookings,hash browns,all-day breakfast:Cheery cafe a return to Melbourne’s glory days

Beautiful Jim Key’s menu and bookings policy will remind you why you go out for brunch.

  • Emma Breheny
Laikon Deli is celebrating 50 years in Richmond this year.

A Golden Jubilee and ‘another 50 to go’:The enduring soul of Bridge Road’s favourite deli

From deli goods to custardy bougatsa and one of the best spanakopita in town,there’s a reason Richmond stalwart Laikon Deli has stuck around for five decades.

  • Dani Valent