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Kingfish sashimi at Chin Chin

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.

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Outside Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar.
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Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar

It’s all classics, comfort and controlled chaos at this institution.

Frank Lotito is the director of a documentary about Pellegrini’s, a Melbourne institution since 1954.

Sisto, the friendly ghost who haunts a loving tribute to a legendary cafe

It is impossible to talk about Pellegrini’s, the legendary Melbourne cafe, without pining for its murdered former owner, as filmmaker Frank Lotito discovered.

  • Karl Quinn
Marta Dusseldorp

The kitchen wisdom that saved Marta Dusseldorp’s marriage, and the restaurants she loves most

From casual cafes to classic trattorias, the award-winning actor shares her favourite places to eat out around Australia.

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Brunetti restaurant in Lygon St, Carlton.

Can you truly call yourself a Melburnian if you haven’t tried these iconic cafes and bakeries?

Melbourne’s cafes are the heart of the city and these are some of its best. There’s a tiny shop in an old-school mall, a Japanese breakfast expert and a 90-year-old bakery.

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Vue de Monde

Melbourne’s best places eat and drink

Drawing influence from around the world, the city’s dining landscape is nothing if not diverse.

  • Ellen Fraser
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Sheer Italianality: Pellegrini's Espresso Bar.

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar: Melbourne's 64-year-old portal to Italy

Pellegrini's represents the best of Melbourne hospitality.

  • Gemima Cody