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Chef Peter Gunn is calling time on Ides in Collingwood.

Is Melbourne’s one-time hottest food strip losing its grit?

Smith Street has long been defined by its diversity and grungy energy. But things are changing, with decade-old fine diner Ides closing and fast-food chains moving in.

  • Quincy Malesovas

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More on Ides

Inside the Collingwood restaurant.
Good Food hat15.5/20

It may have dropped the degustation – and a hat – but this fine diner is still a winner

As customers look to spend less on dining out, Peter Gunn has traded the set menu for a la carte after 10 years at his hatted Collingwood restaurant Ides.

  • Dani Valent
Slow-cooked beef cheek.
Good Food hatGood Food hat16.5/20

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This handsome salon remains as creative and sure-footed as ever.

Tomato and olives at Ides.
Good Food hat15/20

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Ides the pop-up becomes Ides the Smith Street restaurant.

  • Gemima Cody