What’s happening around town
• CBD favourite Movida has collaborated with Aussie chip brand Chappy's on a limited edition chip de Melbourne pimentón aka smoked paprika chips, available in stores and at all Movida venues.
• Atria, the glitzy restaurant on the 80th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, has launched a festive afternoon tea with scones, a glass of Moet & Chandon, sweet and savoury treats from chef Michael Greenlaw, and 360-degree views of Melbourne. The afternoon tea runs Thursday to Sunday, from midday to 3pm, until Sunday December 29, bookings recommended.
This week in food and drink news
• 40 years of an icon: Alla Wolf-Tasker’s Lake House redefined the Australian regional restaurant.
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SIGN UP• First look: Grant Smillie brings LA vibes and a bit more cool to Crown with Marmont.
• Two iconic Melbourne pubs enter voluntary administration.
• Coming soon: Tom Sarafian has new plans for his hotly anticipated restaurant Zareh.
• Avani Wines opens Cellar Kitchen – with burrata chaat and rich lamb curry – in Mornington Peninsula.
• All the new Melbourne restaurants, bars and cafes we got excited about in November and December.
• Piccolina’s grey gelato is back with six new mystery flavours.
• Family-owned wine bar Casa Mariotti brings rustic Roman dishes to Richmond.
• Rise and shine: El Jannah launches its first breakfast menu.
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