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Food & Drink
Victoria's food and drink scene is one of almost limitless choice, with a constant flow
of new ideas and new tastes. While Melbourne doesn't have the deeply ingrained tra-
ditions and profound self-confidence of, say, Paris or Tokyo, it has an exuberant culin-
ary culture and a talent for innovation and adaptation - and a constantly evolving
scene where new cafes, bars and restaurants open on a weekly basis.
NO RESERVATIONS
A recent trend in Melbourne's fine-dining scene has many of the city's hottest restaurants (MoVida, Mamasita,
Longrain and Chin Chin, to name a few) taking the approach of a 'no bookings' policy. The move has received its
share of love and criticism but is mostly aimed at delivering more flexibility and spontaneity. Most places will take
your mobile number and call once a spot has opened so you're not awkwardly hanging around waiting - or else
people make a drink at the bar or a pre-dinner stroll part of their night out.
