Sarah Palmieri

Sarah Palmieri is a lifestyle writer whose work is informed by her background in hospitality, including 18-months working in guest relations at the three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park. She is the co-founder of Australian unisex publication The Modes.

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First Look: At Bernie’s Bar in Fitzroy North, Liv Flanagan Created the Queer Space She Was Missing

First Look: At Bernie’s Bar in Fitzroy North, Liv Flanagan Created the Queer Space She Was Missing

The FLINTA* bar pours $15 Martinis on Mondays, but it’s more than just a place to drink.

The Florian Team Opens a Takeaway Shop on Rathdowne Street

The Florian Team Opens a Takeaway Shop on Rathdowne Street

At Rose Richards and Dom Gattermayr’s Florian To Go, expect chicken sandwiches made with Iris the Bakery bread, seasonal salads and Allpress coffee.

First Look: It’s No Sandwiches, Just Doughnuts at Hector’s Kiosk

First Look: It’s No Sandwiches, Just Doughnuts at Hector’s Kiosk

The new Bourke Street kiosk swaps tuna melts for strawberry milkshake and maple-glazed doughnuts.

First Look: Bar Sophia Arrives in Glen Iris With Woodfired Greek Food and House-Made Halloumi

First Look: Bar Sophia Arrives in Glen Iris With Woodfired Greek Food and House-Made Halloumi

At the vibey neighbourhood restaurant from the team behind Marameo, a former Audrey’s chef is taking cues from contemporary Athens.

Eight Venues Defining Melbourne’s Greek Restaurant Revival

Eight Venues Defining Melbourne’s Greek Restaurant Revival

Melbourne’s Greek food scene is evolving, largely taking inspiration from contemporary chefs in Greece. From a casual yiros spot to a refined Yarraville wine bar and a full-scale taverna, these eight venues are leading the way.

A Roller Door Cafe and a New All-Day Eatery Come to Brunswick East

A Roller Door Cafe and a New All-Day Eatery Come to Brunswick East

Brett and Susie Pritchard, a duo with experience at Spring Street Grocer and City Wine Shop, as well as an impressive run of venues in Sydney, are taking on Lygon Street with The Coffee Bar and Bar Elsie.

First Look: Dreamy Indonesian Dutch Restaurant Voor Ouker Is Worth the Drive

First Look: Dreamy Indonesian Dutch Restaurant Voor Ouker Is Worth the Drive

Local wine and cheese pair with limoncello Mojitos, oysters topped with ginger and lemongrass, grilled whole fish with sambal and rice and a $69 set menu at this new restaurant at Castlemaine’s Temperance House.

The Cathedral Coffee Team Opens a Hidden Wine Shop in the Nicholas Building

The Cathedral Coffee Team Opens a Hidden Wine Shop in the Nicholas Building

“Like everything in this building, we want people to feel like they’ve discovered something when they come up here.”

First Look: Find Pillowy Japanese Bagels at Fuumi Fuumi’s Brunswick Window

First Look: Find Pillowy Japanese Bagels at Fuumi Fuumi’s Brunswick Window

The grab-and-go window on Sydney Road serves fresh and steamed shokupan-inspired bagels, with generous fillings of Japanese rolled omelettes, Basque cheesecake, or smoked salmon with spring onion cream cheese.

First Look: Want a Drink at Le Splendide? Put a Sticker Over Your Phone Camera

First Look: Want a Drink at Le Splendide? Put a Sticker Over Your Phone Camera

France-Soir’s Jean-Paul Prunetti really, really doesn’t want you posting pics from inside his new bar, where top-tier French cuvées, caviar and Comté take the spotlight.

This New Palestinian Food Truck Drew a Crowd of Hundreds on Its First Day

This New Palestinian Food Truck Drew a Crowd of Hundreds on Its First Day

Chef and asylum seeker Aheda Amro is serving up falafel, wraps, baba ganoush and hummus from her food truck Aheda’s Kitchen, which is proudly marked, “With Love”.

First Look: Entrecote’s Lavish New Bar, Gigi, Is a Taste of High-Society Paris

First Look: Entrecote’s Lavish New Bar, Gigi, Is a Taste of High-Society Paris

Jason Jones and Brahman Perera have adorned the 60-seat salon and outdoor terrace with Persian rugs and chandeliers. Order luxe (but playful) French-Australiana bar food like beef bourguignon party pies, “petit franks” and a standout chicken sandwich.