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Clover Cottage was a special occasion destination for Berwick locals from the 1970s to 2010s.

‘Never thought we’d be custodians’: Berwick’s beloved dining icon makes a comeback

Locals remember the carvery, Brandy Alexander mousse and grand dining room. Clover Cottage’s three-decade run is about to continue under new owners keen to revive the glory days.

  • Dani Valent
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.

  • Tomas Telegramma
August occupies a 19th century timber church in West End.
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I went to church to find one of Brisbane’s best independent restaurants

One of the city’s best young chefs has created the suburban diner of your prayers in an unassuming West End spot.

  • Matt Shea
August is a new restaurant from former Bar Francine chef Brad Cooper and partner Matilda Riek.

August

Euro-centric dining in a converted church.

  • Matt Shea
Good Food hat15.5/20

‘Bedrock of Australia Street’: Why this Newtown spot remains a firm favourite

It’s been 11 years since the arrival of this fancy delicatessen and bistro. Good Food visits to see if it still holds its own among the new neighbourhood action.

  • Myffy Rigby
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Claret Club.
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Wine bar downstairs, restaurant up, this spot from gun sommeliers is revitalising Stanley St

Owners Harry Hunter and Bridget Raffal bring experience from three-hatted Sixpenny, Where’s Nick and Bentley to their new labour of love, which feels a little like the caves à vin of Paris.

  • David Matthews
Inside Bar Carnation in the former Gerald’s Bar site on Rathdowne Street.
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Bar Carnation

The white-walled wine bar filling big shoes on Rathdowne Street.

Melbourne Supper Club takes over the Kafeneion space from 10pm until 4am.

Melbourne Supper Club

Late-night institution for excellent wine, good food and polished service.

  • Emma Breheny
Steak frites.

Mullumbimby Continental

A Euro wine bar and bistro in the heart of Mullum.

  • David Matthews
Bar Carnation has taken over the former Gerald's Bar space.
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Opened in the shadow of its predecessor Gerald’s, Bar Carnation is startlingly bright

Gerald’s Bar’s successor continues the successful formula of good drinks plus good people plus good food equals the best times.

  • Besha Rodell