Mixing ancient Korean temple food philosophy with fine-dining technique, this nondescript spot feels more like a neighbourhood wine bar than a Korean diner.

This moody, Brahman Perera-designed spot has some of the city's best views, but the real magic starts at sundown. The mostly regional menu includes Roman classics, bite-sized lasagne and the heritage-protected “champagne of pastas”.

At this konbini-inspired cafe and restaurant hybrid by the Future Future team, you'll find mortadella onigiri, udon bolognese, matcha with milo and banana cold brew.

Vietnamese street food with strong family ties.

At the sourdough bakery's biggest outpost, find Reuben toasties, fresh sandwiches, challah French toast and a condensed-cream-topped tiramisu latte.

Shop signature lace-trimmed sets and sleepwear from the Melbourne-born lingerie label.

Co-founded by Melbourne couple Lib Hutton and Will Carter, this Aussie slipper label gives a new meaning to living room-chic.

Effortless daywear inspired by vintage Australiana.

Named after a classic Jeff Buckley song, this grungy warehouse wine bar feels like a dinner party in a New York loft apartment. Come for nostalgic dishes with a French bistro lean, music played on vinyl and plenty of interesting wine.

A slick eatery serving bagels and brioche from 7.30am, and $2 oysters later on.

A minimal industrial space where fans of the Nissen brothers’ small-scale chocolate can linger a while.

Legendary coffee and homemade crumpets.

Shoot some hoops while you wait for a panini, juice or coffee.

A cavernous cafe filled with cumquat trees and planter boxes filled with herbs.