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Cinema Nova: the heart of Carlton’s film culture
Watching films on a big screen “collides with people’s souls in a way we don’t fully understand,” Cinema Nova CEO Christian Connelly says.
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Fun and friendly late-night retreat
Like an old boat bobbing on the waves, late-night venue the Carlton Yacht Club is a relaxed place of escape at a remove from its more hard-surfaced surroundings. The atmospheric venue has been serving up the drinks for 24 years.
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From pasta to pancakes – Al Dente takes on breakfast
The owners of Al Dente Enoteca aren’t afraid of change.
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Sooshi Mango brings the laughs – and the panini – back to Lygon St
The “Sooshi Mango boys” were running on very little sleep in the lead-up to the opening of their new Sangaweech shop at 300 Lygon St
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Papa Gino’s: brothers to brothers, serving Carlton since 1973
Papa Gino’s story begins in 1973, when Gino and Silvana Brosca, Italian migrants with a deep love for food, family, and tradition, opened a small restaurant on Lygon St, Carlton.
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Barbara Piscioneri, the “Queen of Lygon St”
In Carlton’s bustling heart, where the aroma of espresso mingles with the chatter of diners, few figures are as well-known as Barbara Piscioneri.
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Green Man’s Arms: Carlton’s plant-based pub
The Green Man’s Arms in Carlton is a standout in Melbourne’s pub scene, offering more than just a fully plant-based menu – it’s a warm, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome.
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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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The anti-conscription campaign during WWI
Red wine and politics
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