Hey Fitzroy, there's a new chicken joint in town. This one is by Chef Alejandro Saravia and the rest of the team behind San Telmo and Pastuso: Renee and Jason McConnell, and David and Michael Parker. It's a cosy little place, occupying the space that used to be Shocolate, though there's also outdoors seating around the side....
The owners of Journeyman have travelled north to Hawthorn East, setting up Light Years on Camberwell Road. Light Years is only a few weeks old, and trade is booming on an early Sunday morning despite the terrible weather, probably thanks to a shout-out on Broadsheet....
A little wander northwards to the Station St shopping strip brings us to CH James, only a short walk from Fairfield station. The cafe is named after Charles Henry James, a prolific community-minded businessman and entrepreneur in the 1880s who was local to the area. ...
Middle South East is a new cafe, restaurant and bar all in one. Modern Australian dishes with Middle-Eastern flavours can be enjoyed in the newly renovated space designed by Biasol. There are plenty of heated and comfy-looking seats outside too, which are set to be enjoyed during the warmer months....
Co-founded by Jerome and Casey George-Jolson, BEN'S Supernatural is all about Balance, Energy, Nutrition and Sustenance. The menu has been developed by executive chef David Selex (ex-Florentino and London's Nobu) and approved by nutritionist Bannie Williams. Baker David Flukes spent 18 months perfecting BEN'S low-carb buns, wraps and pizza bases. Some come with only 6g of carbs instead of the 15g found in the regular types....