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The Perfect Scorched Crust: Woodfire Pizzas Worth the Heat

In the bustling northern suburbs, where culinary diversity thrives, woodfire pizzas have secured a special spot on the menus of several discerning diners. Pull up a chair as we explore the deliciously distinctive qualities and flavours that set woodfire pizzas apart, making them an irresistible choice for pizza lovers in this vibrant foodie hub. The

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Best Margherita Pizza on Lygon Street Melbourne

The modest Margherita pizza is one of the most loved pizzas in Australia Aussies love Margherita pizza because the traditional Italian flavours are both classic and uncomplicated. The balance of perfectly ripened tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil on a crisp dough base with a drizzle of olive oil, is harmoniously fresh and tasty. So how

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Brunetti Carlton is a Melbourne Institution

As most Melbournians’ feet hit the floor each morning, our first thought is coffee. Our love affair with the dark nectar has become part of our DNA since Italian immigrants introduced authentic espresso to Lygon Street in the mid-fifties, and Brunetti’s was amongst the pioneers of Melbourne’s Cafe Culture. Brunetti’s Lygon Street has become an

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Cinema Nova

Get to Know Cinema Nova: a Spotlight on Lygon Street’s Cinema

“Cinema Nova is the only place I know where you can see a film about a transgendered serial killer and order an organic chai latte. It’s a place where outsiders are scene.” Paige Turner This year Cinema Nova will celebrate 30 years of screened chaos. It was August 1992, when the Lygon Street cinema first

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Lygon Street’s Melbourne Italian Festa 2022

Melbourne’s quintessential Italian street festival, once known as the Lygon Street Festa, will bring together the best of both worlds at this year’s Melbourne Italian Festa 2022, in Carlton. Organised by Melbourne Italian Festa Committee this event is dedicated to celebrating Italian culture, community, and its profound history. We can’t think of a better way

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Midweek Melbourne Money – Credit Where Credit’s Due

Midweek Melbourne Money is back on the menu and what a tasty treat it is! First Come First Served Melbourne’s $10 million dining initiative is available right now from 7th March 2022.The hugely successful Midweek Melbourne Money program is back for a third serving, and this time there’s even more money on the table. Dine

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