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Carlton’s own noodle masters
In a quiet back street, just off the southern end of Lygon St, Kevin Huang and Xinyan Wang have been making some of Melbourne’s best noodles since 2017.
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New hospitality venture aims to nurture emerging culinary talent
A new hospitality project in Parkville is setting out to redefine the city’s dining landscape by providing a platform for emerging chefs to showcase their talents in a high-profile setting.
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Gewürzhaus: bringing the world’s flavours to Australian kitchens
Gewürzhaus first opened its doors on Lygon St in 2010, and since then, the brand has expanded to 12 more locations across Australia.
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Bibi Ji: “not your typical Indian joint”
In 2023, Lygon St bid farewell to a beloved institution, Café Notturno. But as one chapter closed, another began with the opening of Bibi Ji – bringing authentic Indian cuisine to the heart of Melbourne’s Italian precinct.
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Coconut-covered bliss at Tokyo Lamington
This Elgin St cafe and bakery is serving up fluffy cubes of heaven, covered with coconut, or hundreds and thousands, or crushed pistachios, or flaky pastry …
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Bsharp Barbershop: a cut above the rest
Bsharp Barbershop is dedicated to delivering a “premium service” in the comfort of your local barbershop. It’s a place where you can “come in, grab yourself a beer and have a chat”. Owner Andrew Kourtis opened the shop in February last year, hoping to bring a fresh offering to the iconic Lygon Street strip.
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Carlton’s creative hub for art, fashion and community
If you live in or have visited Carlton over the past nine months, you might have wondered what on Earth is going on inside 130 Elgin St.
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Carlton’s new cannoli store opens its doors
Another brainchild of That's Amore Cheese founder Georgio Linguanti is Carlton's very own flagship Cannoleria.
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Snack Monster: the casual snack bar sibling in the Jimmy Watson’s family
At Snack Monster, indulge in an “affordable and genuine” selection of Italian-inspired bites, complemented by an ever-changing list of tasty wines.
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Bottega Tasca: Carlton’s go-to fine wine boutique
Family-run fine wine and spirits boutique, Bottega Tasca, has been a cornerstone of the Carlton community for the past 15 years, known for their thoughtfully curated collection of wines sourced from both local and global producers.
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Poppyshop: Childhood memories across generations in Carlton
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