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The Great Ocean Road begins at Torquay and ends at Allansford, and most people spend the drive looking at rocks. This list is for the passengers who would rather look at lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.

It’s got the swagger of a jazz lounge, the comfort of your cool aunt’s living room, and the kind of energy suggesting they care about food but they aren't going to lecture you about heirloom carrots.

Embla leans into wood-fired cooking and seasonal ingredients, without feeling like it is jumping into trends. Some real integrity here!

It's tough in hospitality, tougher than it has probably been since the GST was introduced back in the 80's when this scribe was cheffing in or running suburban venues. Restaurants are struggling to survive between lockdowns and many punters are doing their best to support them. It is tough and we get it. Which is why this much hyped new addition to 80 Collins Street was an even greater disappointment. The first visit caused a couple of old industry stompers to look at one an