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Sebastian Pasinetti

Sebastian Pasinetti is a Melbourne-based freelance writer, cook and caterer.

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First Look: Abbotsford’s Carringbush Hotel Reopens as Family-Run Friendly Societies Hotel

First Look: Abbotsford’s Carringbush Hotel Reopens as Family-Run Friendly Societies Hotel

Father-son duo Leo and Nathan Weston (former manager of The Cherry Tree Hotel) are now running the show. Expect Victorian beers and pub classics.

First Look: New Coburg Community Space Dukkana Opens Inside an Old Lebanese Grocer

First Look: New Coburg Community Space Dukkana Opens Inside an Old Lebanese Grocer

“We’re constantly told that every space has to make money,” says co-founder Emina El Samad. “We wanted to ask what happens if a space exists to look after people.”

First Look: Melbourne’s Newest Wine Bar Just Opened Behind a Roller Door in Northcote

First Look: Melbourne’s Newest Wine Bar Just Opened Behind a Roller Door in Northcote

Community Wine House from Minimum Wine founders Matt and Leni Purbrick brings European wine bar culture to a north-side warehouse.

First Look: It’s All About the Tortillas at New CBD Laneway Spot Super Taco

First Look: It’s All About the Tortillas at New CBD Laneway Spot Super Taco

The tiny newcomer – led by a former Rockpool chef – arrives with a self-serve salsa bar, trompo-cooked al pastor and house-made white corn tortillas.

Going Out Tonight? Here’s How To Make Sure You’ll Still Feel Good Tomorrow

Going Out Tonight? Here’s How To Make Sure You’ll Still Feel Good Tomorrow

You don’t want to wake up wondering why you ignored every signal your body gave you for six straight hours. In partnership with Quit, here are some tips for keeping the night in check.

First Look: Mornington Favourite Dreamer Opens a Second Cafe on the Peninsula

First Look: Mornington Favourite Dreamer Opens a Second Cafe on the Peninsula

The coastal favourite from a Bluestone Lane alum brings the same community focus and Penny for Pound toasties to Balnarring.

First Look: The Mulberry Group Flips Its Abbotsford Bistro – Again

First Look: The Mulberry Group Flips Its Abbotsford Bistro – Again

Bar Sala, a casual restaurant and vinyl bar has opened in the former Molli site. “The options were we sell it, we walk away or we go again,” says group founder Nathan Toleman.

Shannon Martinez Opens a New Smith & Deli on Degraves Street

Shannon Martinez Opens a New Smith & Deli on Degraves Street

The plant-based pioneer’s new outpost is an all-day operation, serving pastries and cafeteria-style market plates by day before shifting to tapas at night.

How To Look After Your Friends on a Night Out (Beyond Getting Them Home Safe)

How To Look After Your Friends on a Night Out (Beyond Getting Them Home Safe)

A good night out is shaped by the small, often unspoken moments between friends. In partnership with Quit, a psychologist shares how to create a more supportive, low-pressure environment,

First Look: New Smith Street Wine Bar Little House Goes Back to Basics

First Look: New Smith Street Wine Bar Little House Goes Back to Basics

Enjoy crispy-skinned brick chicken and octopus-stuffed suppli from a former Bistrot Bisou chef at this relaxed new Collingwood venue.

First Look: Chicky Boi’s Viral Fried Chicken Sangas Find a Permanent Home on Brunswick Street

First Look: Chicky Boi’s Viral Fried Chicken Sangas Find a Permanent Home on Brunswick Street

Adriel Reddy takes over the former Near & Far bottle shop with his signature double-dredged chicken. Plus, paired cocktails and craft beer on tap.

First Look: The Dance Floor Is Alive and Well at Rumbler’s New Windsor Club Coil

First Look: The Dance Floor Is Alive and Well at Rumbler’s New Windsor Club Coil

Across the road from its vinyl-focused sibling, new bar and club Coil pushes back against expensive nightlife with $15 entry, plus local booze and a strict no-camera policy on the dance floor.