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Carlton’s own noodle masters

Carlton’s own noodle masters

June 4th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

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

April 2nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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

February 26th, 2025 - Anna Bolten

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”

January 29th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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

November 27th, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

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

October 30th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

October 2nd, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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 

August 28th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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

July 31st, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

June 26th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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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