There are few places more iconic in Melbourne than Queen Victoria Market. Once a cemetery then a livestock market, it officially opened in 1878 as the fruit and vegetable market that we know and love today.

A Melbourne institution, Lentil As Anything is part restaurant, part community, and part experiment with a new, more ethical way of engagement.

Dosa is a staple in Sri Lankan cuisine, and for good reason. Traditionally a breakfast food, this delicately-spiced, crispy-edged stuffed pancake is an ideal start to the day.

Nothing says ‘retro’ like a pot of fondue. But visit Melbourne’s Swiss Club and you’ll find that there’s a whole lot more to it than cheesy (pun intended) 1970s throwbacks—fondue is rich with history, traditions and a culture of camaraderie.

Issie’s Torte has a rich chewiness to it. The meringue base is bulked up by biscuit crumbs and whatever nuts you have in the house, or coconut if you’re not into nuts. Make this, and you’ll be the hit of any party.