This is a city that demands to eat well and drink in style. Greek, Vietnamese, Italian, Middle Eastern, Korean, Thai: name the cuisine and there's a neighbourhood specialising in it, with ModOz offering the cream of everything. The wine bars are Australia's best.
Cumulus Inc
Chef Andrew McConnell has followed his Three, One, Two triumph with this more casual but equally brilliant offering, perfect from early breakfast to late supper ... more
New Gold Mountain
Finally, a sophisticated bar with a contemporary Asian sensibility. Choose between elegant (downstairs) or sexy (upstairs) rooms, to match your mood ... more
Gertrude Street Enoteca
Simple but superb food and wine from Brigitte Hafner to sustain and soothe even the most harried. Watch the boho world up front or opt for the courtyard ... more
Rathdowne Street Food Store
The totally irresistible food and atmosphere means the locals use this place as their dining room and everyone else drives across town to stock up ... more
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