Melbourne

This playful eatery has a 100-square-metre open-air balcony and a tonne of oceanic snacks. Expect to use your hands.

A late-night shrine to tacos and mezcal.

Tipo 00 has an offering too good to refuse: carb-loaded, butter-drenched pasta.

With 20 locations spread across Asia and Australia, this Hong Kong dumpling chain must be doing something right.

A fresh, upmarket take on gozleme, that flaky Turkish classic.

This tribute to the Big Apple offers the finest deli-style food around.

5 & Dime is serving real-deal, New York-style bagels in the CBD.

Mac’n’cheese pies, banana and custard pancake pies, and rhubarb and liquorice dessert pies in a tiny shop that takes cues from Alice in Wonderland.

The second outpost for Melbourne's most revered croissants. Expect to queue for at least 15 minutes, if not longer.

An audiophile playground for celebrated restaurateur Con Christopoulos that serves up lobster mac’n’cheese with a side of sub-bass frequencies.

A two-storey portal to another land that works as an opulent bar and your own personal fairytale to get caught up in.

A glass of wine and a seat in the weathered Chesterfield sofa overlooking Parliament House at sunrise is why this is arguably Melbourne's best late night bar.

Zombie cocktails, leopard print and tikis everywhere (obviously). Check your everyday life at the door – it’s pure fantasy here.

Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back again for another season.

Minimal, contemporary clothing favoured by creative professionals.

Women’s fashion by Marietta Marlow, designed and made in Melbourne.

Classical tailored pieces from city to sea by local designer Virginia Martin.

Perfect Scandinavian dreams.

Simple, timeless fashion that keeps you coming back for more.

A not-for-profit gallery and retail space stocked with unique handmade goods.