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From luxury hotels to local favourite: meet the new owners of Sassy Italian Restaurant
After nearly two decades managing some of Australia’s most prestigious hotels, Pratik Raval and his wife Aurelia Wong have taken a leap into restaurant ownership, bringing their wealth of experience to Sassy Italian Restaurant.
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The Doot returns: Kensington’s beloved Doutta Galla Hotel to reopen
After nearly a year with its doors closed, Kensington's most iconic local – the Doutta Galla Hotel, affectionately known as The Doot – is set to reopen this spring with a bold new look and under new ownership.
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Taiwan Village brings the spirit of Taiwan’s night markets to Spencer Street
Melbourne’s appetite for authentic Taiwanese flavours has grown again, with Taiwan Village opening a new restaurant on Spencer St in West Melbourne near Southern Cross Station.
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North Melbourne’s Seesaw crowned City of Melbourne’s Small Business of the Year
North Melbourne design studio Seesaw has been named the City of Melbourne’s Small Business of the Year, recognised not only for its creativity but also for its commitment to giving back to the community.
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The story behind SWiM Communications
When Joe Manariti moved his digital agency, SWiM Communications, to North Melbourne, he didn’t just find a new office, he discovered that his family had deep connections to the area.
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A new chapter for Kensington Business Association under Brickville’s Sean McConville
Macaulay Rd has long been the heart of Kensington, but in recent years many shopfronts have sat empty, and momentum has stalled.
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Mr Gonzo: from Columbia to North Melbourne
Mr Gonzo on Melrose St is uncompromisingly Colombian. Spanish chatter drifts across the tables, cumbia plays in the background, and the food is authentic in the truest sense of the word.
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The hidden West Melbourne cafe reimagining Thai food one breakfast at a time
Tucked quietly away on King St in West Melbourne, Roslyn Thai Café has been reshaping local perceptions of Thai cuisine – one pandan chiffon cake and bowl of pork congee at a time.
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Silo 9 continues to thrive as West Melbourne’s tucked-away café favourite
Silo 9 in West Melbourne has quietly built a reputation as one of the area’s most distinctive cafés, the sort of place locals almost want to keep to themselves.
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Al Makan brings authentic Lebanese flavour to North Melbourne
Al Makan has arrived on Errol St, bringing authentic Lebanese cuisine to the heart of North Melbourne.
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Local athlete nabs bronze in Tokyo Olympics
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