Snack Bar: A New Lune, a Japanese Sausage Sizzle and More Local Food News This Week

What’s happening around town

• A Hunted & Gathered pop-up shop is opening at 118 Gertrude Street in Fitzroy over two weekends in the lead up to Christmas. The Melbourne chocolate brand will be offering limited releases, including its seasonal orange almond bars, and a complimentary treat with purchases over $180. From 11am to 6pm Thursday to Sunday

• Bench Coffee in Brunswick is holding a holiday market from 9am to 4pm this Saturday and Sunday. There’ll be stalls from local makers including Yolkeye Ceramics and Shuh Lee, as well as a sausage sizzle with hotdogs served in Little Cardigan’s koppe pan (fluffy Japanese buns)

• Stop by Good Measure to see works (and maybe purchase one, too) by food writer and photographer Harvard Wang. His exhibition Selling Kyushu features six large-format prints taken on the south-western Japanese island. There’s a launch party on December 17 from 6pm. 

The Hot List

• Three newly added restaurants – and a great bakery – to try in December.

What we covered this week

• Coming soon: A “mega Lune” is coming to the CBD next year.

• First look: Bar Sophia arrives in Glen Iris with woodfired Greek food and house-made halloumi.

• First look: Brunswick Picture House is more than just a movie theatre.

• Get ready for hot offal summer.

• Andrew McConnell thinks Marion still feels “fresh as a daisy” 10 years after opening.

• First look: Get Tori’s cakes, Butterboy cookies and all the matcha at Luka in Carnegie.

• First cook: The debut Lucky Dragon Supper Club cookbook will have you hosting like a pro.

• Chef Darryl Hand on how hotel menus reflect the way Melbourne dines today.