Dani Valent

Former two-hatted chef Jaejun Kim's hunch has been vindicated. But you'll need to travel to a not-very-foodie suburb to experience his exquisite crumb craftsmanship. Japanese

The cheese is grilled to melty magnificence, atop a broth that gleams like a sword tip.

Melbourne restaurants that do French food well tend to have firm fans who are, in turn, looked after assiduously, creating something of a closed loop.

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.

Call them a braise, a stew, a casserole or even the fancy-sounding daube – slow-cooked meat dishes make winter better in myriad ways.

Experts Lucy Tweed and Victor Liong share their foolproof tips for cooking the best braised meat of your life.

A nice narrative and untouched interior will get a diner to Kingsland once. But regulars keep returning for its caring service and food made with pride, including sesame prawn toast pressed by the kids in the kitchen for generations.

Kingsland regulars keep returning for its caring service and food made with pride, including sesame prawn toast pressed by the kids in the kitchen for generations.