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Andrew McConnell pictured at his CBD restaurant Supernormal.

Banned words, dossiers on diners: Inside the invisible details at Melbourne’s famed Gimlet

A secret star system. One star: you’re a diner. Three stars, you’re a god and a table appears when the restaurant is full. In the world of Andrew McConnell, the staff know more about you than you’d expect.

  • Rachael Ward

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Helen Goh is returning to Melbourne for the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

The Aussie restaurants Helen Goh loves most (and her go-to dishes)

The Ottolenghi collaborator and baking queen cut her teeth in Australia. Here are the spots she loves in Melbourne, Sydney, London and beyond.

  • Jane Rocca
Dining at Supernormal.
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A superstar of casual yet quality dining.

Lily McGrath is a chef at MoVida restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD.

Lob up to these 10 highly rated restaurants within a 20 minute walk to the tennis

When it comes to quality dining mere minutes from centre court, Melbourne smashes it. Here are 10 of the best spots to eat out before or after the tennis.

  • Andrea McGinniss and Good Food Guide reviewers
Carlo Grossi with the chocolate souffle that’s a fixture at Grossi Florentino.

From souffle to meatball subs: 10 signature dishes Melbourne diners can’t live without

Is there a restaurant dish you’ll keep returning for? You’re not alone. Here are the cult dishes restaurants can’t take off the menu, even if they wanted to.

  • Emma Breheny
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A frenzied brigade of chefs churn out Andrew McConnell’s unique brand of modern, Asian-inflected food.

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Peanut butter parfait with salted caramel and soft chocolate.
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Andrew McConnell embraces karaoke, ramen and Asian pop culture at his CBD canteen.

  • Larissa Dubecki