• We’ve lost Anchovy (for now) but gained Jeow, a new Laotian restaurant that really brings the heat – with punchy larb, whole grilled spatchcock and durian-and-white-choc Swiss rolls.

• First Look: Mega Moonee Ponds cafe Convoy is primed to become a neighbourhood favourite. Beeline cinnamon-scroll pancakes and curried-scrambled-egg muffins.

• “It’s been a wild ride”: good-time Collingwood bar Thank You is calling last drinks this month, after opening just before the pandemic. Time to say your goodbyes.

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• First Look: A Cambodian sibling duo brings real-deal family recipes to a snug eatery in Melbourne’s CBD.

• Sad news: Collingwood restaurant and wine bar Congress will close to honour the legacy of its late co-founder. “Our decision to farewell Congress is one that aims to remember the restaurant for all that it has become under the leadership of Katie.”

• Looks like a Mars bar, tastes like a Ferrero Rocher: Pidapipo’s new nocciolino gelato bars are here for a limited time only.

• First Look: Slim’s, a retro, rowdy Italo-American pizza parlour by the Wowee Zowee and Loosie’s team. It’s got super cheesy pizzas, smashable “Nonna Italian Pilsners” and plenty of ’70s snazz.

• Prahran’s backstreet boozer The Flying Duck will take flight again this spring – under new management. Rustica’s founder and Supernormal’s former head chef are giving the 1868 pub new life.

• Neon neighbourhood pub The Gertrude Hotel, by Fitzroy royalty Tracey Lester, is a living artwork for the publican.

• The Saul’s South Melbourne sandwich drive-through is transforming into a Maxibon drive-through this weekend – with thousands of free waffle-inspired ice-cream sangas up for grabs. All the details.

• Now open: three hospo talents – from Lume, Black Pearl and Bondi’s Rocker – bring Mediterranean vibes to St Kilda. Inspired by European coastal dining, with a native Australian twist, Loti is a nod to the building’s history as the former St Moritz ice-skating rink.

• 113 Eatery’s owner to close his Northcote restaurant after a scooter stunt goes horribly wrong – and viral.