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Grilled octopus at Tzaki in Yarraville.

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The decor has barely changed since Supper Club became Kafeneion.
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This Greek restaurant is a window into Melbourne’s heart

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Con Christopoulos can often be found on the floor at his first Greek restaurant, Kafeneion.
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‘So very Melbourne’: Why humble Greek restaurant Kafeneion is an instant classic

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