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402-416 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Spotlight and Anaconda’s billionaires just sold this patch of dirt in Chapel Street for $65m

And in an interesting quid pro quo, the buyer is understood to be none other than prolific property developer Bill McNee.

  • Nicole Lindsay

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Sogumm owners Changhoon and Suhyun Kim.
14.5/20

Our critic has been patiently waiting to tell you all about this lunch-only restaurant

From the get-go, Sogumm has been home to some of the most interesting, thoughtful cooking in town.

  • Besha Rodell
Chicken liver mousse eclairs.
14/20

Lilac Wine

Wine bar with fiery flavours and a knockout list.

Sogumm’s wagyu bibimbap is more restrained than others.
14.5/20

Sogumm

Temple food with fine-dining polish by a husband-and-wife-team.

Suupaa’s pork tonkatsu.
14/20

Suupaa

The cult of konbini comes to Cremorne.

Breads and pastries on display at the new Cremorne location.

Baker Bleu

This bakery is a finalist for best bread and pastries in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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Pork tonkatsu.

‘There’s nothing else like it’: Find tonkatsu and more at Melbourne’s coolest new convenience store

Suupaa has brought a taste of Japanese convenience to Melbourne, easing the pang between visits to Tokyo.

  • Dani Valent
The “proper sandwich” with chicken, Acide pickles and buttermilk ranch.

Chook

Home to a close Chick-fil-A dupe.

  • Quincy Malesovas
On Air has a 1970s loft vibe with blond timber bleachers. 

On Air

A space for musos and music lovers alike to meet over coffee and house DJ sets.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Amatrice Rooftop is a red velvet and stone salon up in the clouds.
13/20

This swanky rooftop Italian restaurant has a lot going for it, but leaves our critic baffled

Dani Valent reviews the views and set menus at Melbourne’s Amatrice.

  • Dani Valent