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Aastha Agrawal

Aastha Agrawal is a freelance writer and illustrator. 

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At Simply Mike’s in Brunswick, a French Pastry Chef Makes 500 Cinnamon Scrolls a Day
Food & Drink
At Simply Mike’s in Brunswick, a French Pastry Chef Makes 500 Cinnamon Scrolls a Day
Former Albion bakery Cinnabuns has been reincarnated on Sydney Road, bringing a devoted following for its sticky scrolls, pandan-custard croissants and sesame-salted caramel escargots.
First Look: Thaali’s Second Outpost Brings Polished North Indian Dishes to Fairfield
Food & Drink
First Look: Thaali’s Second Outpost Brings Polished North Indian Dishes to Fairfield
The move here, of course, is the thali. Plates come heaped with crispy pani puri, rich tandoor curries, and Fairfield-only sides like jalapeno naan with burrata.
A Chef With Michelin Cred Turns His Attention to Japanese Hotpot at the CBD’s Oden
Food & Drink
A Chef With Michelin Cred Turns His Attention to Japanese Hotpot at the CBD’s Oden
The team behind Bourke Street fine diner Ishizuka goes from $315 kaiseki tasting menus to steaming pots of oden at this new, more casual restaurant.
First Look: Rice Rolls Are an Art at Ngon Banh Cuon in the CBD
Food & Drink
First Look: Rice Rolls Are an Art at Ngon Banh Cuon in the CBD
Northern Vietnamese food shines at this new family-run spot where almost everything is made in-house.
Five To Try: New Cafes, Coffee Shops and Matcha Stops From Box Hill to Brunswick East
Food & Drink
Five To Try: New Cafes, Coffee Shops and Matcha Stops From Box Hill to Brunswick East
A former Rosetta head bartender makes dill cold brew in the suburbs. An ex-Market Lane pro brings French-roasted coffee to the inner north. And a sneakerhead adds a track.
First Look: Korean Cafe Bottari Brings Peach Tea Espresso and Twisted Doughnuts to Elizabeth Street
Food & Drink
First Look: Korean Cafe Bottari Brings Peach Tea Espresso and Twisted Doughnuts to Elizabeth Street
The serene hangout takes its cues from contemporary Korean cafe culture. Visit for black sesame cookies, a peanut butter-spiked Ferrero latte and yuzu mint tea.