West Melbourne
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Former head chef of a three-hatted restaurant opens a West Melbourne pop-up for summer
With a dog-friendly courtyard and new liquor licence, Cam Tay-Yap’s Pebble is a hot ticket for a freewheeling menu inspired by Vietnam, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
- Dani Valent
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Melbourne home sellers pocket $170,000 premium after advertising reserve price
The smart warehouse-style apartment in a central location was part of a former biscuit factory and attracted four bidders.
- Shona Hendley
- Review
- Melbourne
Going out for brunch is back at this soothing Vietnamese cafe near Queen Victoria Market
Newcomer Cham serves comforting, generous dishes that take notes from both Vietnamese and Aussie breakfast culture.
- Emma Breheny
A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away
Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.
- Patrick Hatch
- Review
- Benchwarmer
This inner-city terrace serves outrageously juicy katsu and boss-level drinking food
Craft beer hangout Benchwarmer breaks the mould with its brash and bold Japanese snacks.
- Emma Breheny
- Recommended
- Udom House
Udom House
This venue is a finalist in the best matcha and specialty drinks category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Roslyn Thai Cafe
Roslyn Thai Cafe
This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.