Snack Bar: Hand-Whisked Matcha, New Sourdough Spots and More Melbourne Food News This Week

What’s happening around town

• Seaford-based micro-bakery Semla will pop up at Commonfolk ’s Frankston cafe this Saturday March 1, from 7am until sold out. Semla baker Robin Ridell will bring the bakery’s namesake cream-filled buns, which can be pre-ordered, and cinnamon scrolls, which are only available first-come-first-serve on the day.

This week in food and drink news

• Cool chefs cook at bouldering gyms now.

• Coming soon: Residence’s hospo pros have no idea what’s on their menu yet.

• Homey cafe Osoi draws lines for hand-whisked matcha and Final Fantasy -inspired teas.

• First look: a former Napier Hotel chef brings serious sourdough to Essendon.

• Where chefs eat: Kay-Lene Tan’s Doncaster go-to for Singaporean food.

• First look: find expert wine-bar-style snacks at Tiny Bar.

• New hire: regional fine diner Brae created a brand new role for Damien Neylon.

• Ice-cream, arepas and a soju spritz: what (and where) to eat in and around Asia Topa.

• Three to try: new Melbourne bakeries with exceptional sourdough.

The Hot List

• A new saké and ramen spot joins the list.

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