Etta – Winter 2026

Believe it or not, we stumbled into this hidden gem, only to find out months later it was on our “to eat” list for months 😂. Etta is a warm…

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Meatmaiden

Meatmaiden is a moody, subterranean Melbourne steakhouse that pairs premium local meats, including dry-aged steaks, with craft beers and a sophisticated, rock-and-roll vibe. We dined on a Friday night and…

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Frenchie

Frenchie is a French bistro in Melbourne CBD where every dish and cocktail is $14. It is designed to be shared. Bookings are essential. Walk-ins are usually an hour wait…

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Gaea

This was our most disappointing meal of the year, and definitely top 5 disappointing meals of all time. We heard great things about Gaea circa 2021, and seeing they still…

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Elka Sushi

Elka is a new Japanese restaurant that opened up in Footscray, Melbourne. Their focus is mainly sushi. We dined at 2pm on a weekday, finding the store empty when we…

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Hu Tieu Ong Map

Hủ Tiếu Gõ Ông Mập is a Vietnamese restaurant in Footscray, Melbourne. They serve an array of dishes (their name translates to Hủ Tiếu fat man) but they gained popularity…

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Warabi – Tuna Cutting 2026

We managed to score limited seat to this year’s bluefin tuna cutting at Warabi, in collaboration with @Oceania_seafoods. It was one of the more premium cuttings of Melbourne, costing $450…

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Yiaga – Winter 2026

Yiaga is one of the few restaurants in Melbourne awarded 3 hats by Good Food Guide. It serves modern Australian cuisine in the beautiful Fitzroy garden. This is Chef Hugh…

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Maison Bâtard (revisit)

This was a revisit with some friends so we could experience the vibes during the day. And we 100% recommend booking the patio if the weather looks clear (although it…

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Aru – Winter 2026

This was a revisit to Aru, a modern Australian and Asian fusion. There were some different dishes so this post will be quick statement. Our previous visit (LINK). Snacks This…

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