Scott Renton

A former bartender is now custodian of the corner pub, which closed earlier this year after a 20-year run. The pool table remains, but the beer garden and interior have had a DIY glow-up.

We asked Suze, Taqueria Sin Nombre, Daybaker and more what their customers can’t stop ordering. From a coffee-braised pork cheek to cereal milk croissants and roast duck dishes, here’s what they said.

Along with a breakfast-only mortadella roll and beef tallow hash browns. Abbotsford, here we come.

We asked Superfreak, Porkfat, Arthur and more what Sydney can’t stop ordering. From a deep-fried braised beef sandwich and a perennially popular porridge to Thai milk tea and Sunday roasts, here’s what the city can’t get enough of right now.

After months of council delays, Masterchef and Dessert Masters star Jess Liemantara has finally opened her bakery to the public. Come for black sesame peanut swirls, truffle mushroom danishes and more.

A quibble with Stonnington council stood in the way of the beloved pub’s return. But we finally have a firm timeline for first drinks.

The Hot Listed beer hall and takeaway bottle-o will close its doors in September.

Kate and Cam Reid’s twisty, deep-fried pastries have found a permanent home on Degraves Street, more than five years after launching at a Fitzroy pop-up.

Less than a year after opening in Abbotsford, the short-order burger shop is planning a sophomore spot in Yarraville.

The bar taps pour 15 beers and nine other boozy drinks – all gluten-free. Wheat products are likewise absent from the Latin American menu, by a former Stokehouse and Vue de Monde chef.

A boundary-pushing cafe, a revitalised Lygon Street icon, Andrew McConnell’s new restaurant and more have all joined the Hot List recently.

Melbourne has no shortage of excellent restaurants to find steaming bowls of noodles cooked all kinds of ways. These dishes from Hot Listed spots are what we’re loving right now.