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BRAE

Dine in rural farmhouse splendour and commit to a multi-hour menu taking its cues from local land and sea. Ò4285 Cape Otway Rd, Birregurra 3242. 03 5236 2226. braerestaurant.com. Fri-mon noon5pm; dinner Thu & Sat 6.30-11.30pm.

ÓMATILDA 159 DOMAIN

Scott Pickett turns up the heat on elemental cooking and luxe proteins in South Yarra’s latest chi-chi clubhouse. Ò159 Domain Rd, South Yarra 3141. 03 9089 6668. matilda159.com. Daily noon-3pm & 6-10pm.

MINAMISHIMA

Melbourne’s answer to the Tokyo sushi temples goes from strength to serene strength. Ò4 Lord St, Richmond 3121. 03 9429 5180. minamishima.com.au. Tue-sat 6-10pm.

VUE DE MONDE

New executive chef Hugh Allen keeps the Rialto fine diner flying high. Òlvl 55 Rialto, 525 Collins St, Melbourne 3000. 03 9691 3888. vuedemonde.com.au. Thu-sun noon-3pm; daily 6-9pm.