Snack Bar: Two New Taquerias, Kori’s Latest Ice-Creamery and More Local Food News This Week

What’s happening around town

• Italian chef Daniela Maiorano will stop by Hot Listed Bar Olo for a one-night dinner on Wednesday January 28, ahead of a three-night residency at the Scopri sibling bar in early March. The January dinner will have à la carte and set menu options, with dishes such as caprese salad and pasta made using produce from Romsey Ranges Farm. Bookings recommended.

• North Melbourne’s Le Bajo Milk Bar is celebrating five years by giving away 500 prizes from Wednesday January 8 until Sunday January 11. With every purchase, you can participate in a lucky dip with the chance to win a $50 voucher, Le Bajo stationery, discounts and more.

What we covered this week

• First look: Kori announces its Hawthorn store closure, but brings its Japanese-inspired ice-cream to Windsor.

• First look: Brunswick’s Mercadito is a taqueria and cocktail bar for right now.

• With Fannys Sannys, a former Grill Americano executive chef just entered the Melbourne sandwich scene. 

• Santito in Collingwood takes its tortillas seriously.

• Three to try: St Kilda’s best new seaside eats.

• Two top chefs are making things on sticks this week at Collingwood pop-up Rutsu.

• Behind the scenes at Stalactites x Taverna AO pop-up.

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