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ANCHOVY

Thi Le just keeps getting better, with clever, whimsical food cementing her place in the AussieAsian canon. Ò338 Bridge Rd, Richmond 3121. 03 9428 3526. anchovy.net.au. Wed, 5.30-9.30pm; Fri, Sat 5.30-10.30pm; Thu-sat noon-2.30pm.

CAPITANO

Take a walk on the red sauce side with Casey Wall as he shows Lygon Street how it’s done in New York. Ò421 Rathdowne St, Carlton 3053. 03 9134 8555. capitano.com.au. Mon-fri 5.30-11.30pm; Sat 3pm-midnight; Sun noon-11pm.

PINOTTA

New chef Cian Fenaughty takes the reins and shows Fitzroy North how a pasta bar is done. Roll up for an excess of carby comfort. Ò32 Best St, Fitzroy North 3068. 03 9481 3393. pinotta.com. Wed-sat noon-late; Sun noon-5pm.

RISING EMBERS

Sichuan barbecue from the ever-expanding Dainty Sichuan empire lets diners handle the tongs then fusses over them like concerned parents. Ò1/ 139 Little Bourke St, Melbourne 3000. 03 9663 7616. daintysichuanfood.com.au. Daily noon-3pm & 5pm-late.