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Tomas Telegramma

Tomas Telegramma

Tomas Telegramma is a food, drinks and culture writer.

Steak with anchovy-and-confit-garlic butter and bottomless fries at Allegro.

The best all-you-can-eat (and drink) deals around Melbourne right now

Including dumplings of all descriptions, endless fried chicken, and what might be the most beautiful brunch buffet in town, here’s where to eat to your heart’s content.

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Baba's muffuletta.

‘A bit of a secret’: Melbourne’s massive new muffuletta sandwich is first-class

Everyone’s talking about the Baba’s Deli vodka-spiked sanga, but this one is better.

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Bar Ampere's concrete tunnel swept with bohemian artworks.

It’s not hot or new, but this classic laneway bar has still got it, especially after midnight

Under this archway, in this quintessentially Melbourne laneway, absinthe still makes the heart grow fonder.

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The space seats 150, with a bar for solo diners and booths for groups.

Snacks under $10, cocktails for $14: First look at a new izakaya that’s a dream for groups

The team behind popular Bourke Street noodle joint Yamamoto Udon opens a second, much larger location with a liquor licence and a broad menu of Japanese favourites.

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Compulsory or discretionary surcharges can add up quickly.

Automatic tips, Friday night surcharges: The fees to look out for on your next restaurant bill

Beyond the rudimentary weekend and public holiday surcharges are other fees with unclear reasons behind them. Here’s Good Food’s guide to avoiding bill shocks next time you dine out.

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New York-style pepperoni pizza at Sunnyside Sliced in Docklands.

A cult favourite pizzeria opens a second slice shop – somewhere very unexpected

Sunnyside Sliced brings its supersized New York-style pizzas to an “under-serviced” area on the city’s edge.

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At Little Rose, Joe Jones is on drinks and Rosheen Kaul is cooking French-meets-Chinese.

Superstar chef Rosheen Kaul is back. Get the first look at her new bistro

The queen of the pop-up kicks off a two-month residency this weekend, with cocktails by Romeo Lane’s founder and a “controversial” French dish on the menu.

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Nico's sandwich vending machine Night Shift.

You’ve never had a post-pub feed like this. Meet Fitzroy’s futuristic new late-night snack stop

Open until 11pm, the Night Shift pop-up by Nico’s sandwich deli is quick, affordable and decent. Plus, five other spots for late-night sandwiches.

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Wine Maker Rory Lane at The Story Wines tasting room.

‘A diamond in the rough’: Why this winery hidden in an industrial estate is like no other

Embark on a mini bar crawl through this hotspot for booze producers, starting at the Grampians-championing The Story Wines’ new tasting room.

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The signature meatball sub.

Nonna’s House

Old-school Italian vibes and classic meatball subs.

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