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Restaurant tycoons
The Age’s series on the people who make Melbourne’s restaurant scene tick.
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Heading to the F1? Save some vroom for this epic fish burger
Some of Melbourne’s hottest eateries have revved up the food offerings trackside at Albert Park this year. Beat the queues and make a beeline for our top picks.
- Emily Holgate
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- The restaurant tycoons
The Society man v the premier: When Daniel Andrews tipped Chris Lucas over the edge
He is the Geelong boy who built a Toorak palace on grit and gourmet burgers. But when lockdowns silenced the city, Chris Lucas found his voice, trading the dining room for the war room to challenge a premier.
- Cassandra Morgan
The dish that tennis star Alexei Popyrin loves to smash when in Melbourne
The Australian, who splits his time between Dubai and France when not on tour, has a few favourites in Melbourne he can’t wait to return to this month.
- Jane Rocca
Six openings to gee you up for a Geelong trip (and a hatted bistro to visit before it closes)
Including a charcoal-powered steakhouse and a basement bar with house-party vibes.
- Tomas Telegramma
It’s not Sydney or Melbourne, so which city are the big restaurant names flocking to open in?
Dining mogul Chris Lucas of Chin Chin fame will open a 150-seat European restaurant there in the spring.
- Scott Bolles
The exciting new restaurants and bars coming soon to a location near you
Get ready to hit the road this year. And save room for Merivale’s first Melbourne venue, a long-awaited Italian project, and big plans from Chin Chin’s Chris Lucas.
- Emma Breheny
Chin Chin’s Chris Lucas shares his best bistros, boulangeries and blow-out meals in Paris
The successful restaurateur and his team explored Paris in search of inspiration for their new restaurant Batard, and found plenty to get excited about.
- Michael Harden
Ariarne Titmus’ go-to Melbourne restaurants and favourite seafood spot in Sydney
The swimming champion shares her eating and drinking recommendations around the world, and her top getaway destination in Australia. Plus, her ideal ways to unwind in her home kitchen.
- Jane Rocca