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Oyasters are shucked to order at Olala.
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Freshly shucked restaurant − and its $98 giant oyster − a treat for seafood lovers

Newcomer Olala is a “genuinely odd” restaurant from a family that really, truly loves shellfish and wants to tell you all about it.

  • Besha Rodell

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The residential towers in Flemington.

Public housing to be razed after appeals court gives final green light

Despite noting residents’ “significant grief”, the court’s ruling allows the Allan government to demolish the first three occupied towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.

  • Rachael Dexter
The area around Arden station.

‘Out of the station and into a paddock’: Arden station is open, so where’s the suburb?

Arden is meant to be the latest attempt to turn a patch of gritty industrial land into a thriving suburb. But the precinct faces flood risks and a 30-year build-out.

  • Rachael Dexter
Inside Boire, the offshoot of hatted Mauritian restaurant Manze.
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This ‘gloriously unique’ wine bar is the kind of casual excellence Melbourne does so well

If Mauritian restaurant Manze feels like North Melbourne’s best dinner party, Boire feels like its kitchen table and front porch.

  • Besha Rodell
Manze serves contemporary takes on Mauritian food.
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Manze

Exuberant bolthole that stands out like the island paradise it represents.

The Sunday roast includes this vegan-friendly and gluten-free option.
13.5/20

Bobbie Peels

An 1860s watering hole that’s a confident triple-threat of food, beer and wine.

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Bear’s Wine Bar in North Melbourne.
13.5/20

Bear’s Wine Bar

A snug wine bar with plenty to bring to the retro-nostalgia party.

Korean BBQ at Yeonga in North Melbourne
13.5/20

Yeonga

Longstanding barbecue joint delivers char and a half.

Pouring the coffee.

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A speciality brew bar that always has something new to try.

A large communal table is the focal point of the room.

Boire

The more casual sibling venue to hatted Mauritian restaurant Manze.