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Congratulations, Berwick, you’ve got a new kid on the block and it's absolutely drool-worthy! Get ready for a steakhouse inspired by New York’s meatpacking district, brought to you by a team that includes an ex-Vue Group chef. Best bit—it’s seriously, seriously delicious.

Melbourne’s casual dining scene has had a bit of a shake up with the arrival of misschu in South Melbourne. From the same team behind misschu in South Yarra and Exhibition Street, expect the same top-notch modern Vietnamese dishes from the South Melbourne venue.

In a world where we're all rushing around, thinking about ourselves, picking from the same two Thai places to eat, it's hard to imagine that there are places in Melbourne that will shatter all of this. Owners Dawit Kebede and Naz Mahari have done us all a favour and are bringing the traditional tastes and flavours of Ethiopian cuisine to our dear city, shaking up our routine with their restaurant, Mesob.

If you're after a generic style haircut that every second A-lister and basic B-lister is sporting, then FUR is probably not your cup of Twinings. Instead if you're all about rocking a hyper individual fro and paying zero attention to the haters then these guys will take good care of you.

It seems only fitting that, right in the heart of the Paris end of Collins street, an exquisite French gem has opened up. Quail with foie gras parfait and chicken breast rotisserie and thigh cooked two ways are just some of the mouth-watering dishes served up. Yep, we are totally salivating about Philippe. 

Named after head chef Jopseph Vargetto's son, Massi is the newest Piedmont establishment to join Melbourne's Little Collins Street. For those of us who are less fortunate to have visited Italy, Piedmont is a lush region bordering France and Switzerland and is renowned for their sophisticated cuisine, which is exactly what you will be expecting from a visit to Massi.

If you loved Leonard's House of of Love and The Sweetwater Inn, things just got a whole lot better for you. American inspired seafood and vino have arrived in Prahran, and we’re giving you all the need-to-know about the new venue from the team behind our other two southside favourites.

With it's New York pizzeria vibes—think statement red tables and steel-bench seating—this new Elwood eatery is the Italian streetfood location you didn't know you were missing. Co-owned by the team behind popular Hampton eatery, La Svolta, Figo is the Elwood spot you need to try, like, yesterday. 

Melbourne institution Richmond Oysters has arrived in Oakleigh and local seafood lovers are hooked! (See what we did there?!) These ocean-to-plate experts have been shucking oysters way before you were born, and boy, do they know a thing or two about our favourite aphrodisiac friends. Sometimes we forget to appreciate how beautiful our own Australian produce can be and Richmond Oysters do a damn fine job of reminding us how lucky we are.

As far as cafes that tick ALL the boxes go, it doesn’t really get any better than Legacy. Where to start….

Propped up in bustling Flinders Lane, this traditional Italian pizzeria features a contemporary menu and extensive bar list. With happy hour between 3-6pm daily, it’s the perfect place to nip down to for after works drinks… And to stay for a dinner.

The edgy style masters at FUR hairdressing have been catering for progressive individuals and the occasional celebrity since 1996. Basic is not a word in these Brunswick Street stylists' vocabularies—instead, you'll love their expertise on all things fashion-forward, unique, and colour related.

Guys, you have never had bagels like these mother schmuckers before! Light in texture and full of flavour, Schmucks Bagels are quickly becomming our preferred breakfast carb of choice. From savoury delights such as the SEBB bagel which features kewpie mayo (schmuck yes!), sasuage and egg, to sweeter choices such the classic blueberry bagel with freeze dried raspberries, there is a bagel for everyone and for every ocassion. You can even get your bagel fix at work or during parties because these schmuckers offering catering of their mini bagels range. So if you're looking to impress at your next event, ditch the mini pizzas and bust out the bagels.

Transporting you to a world of craft beer delights, this Punt Road pub will have you coming back for more before you've even left! Having just been freshly refurbished, The Windsor Alehouse is your new go-to for gourmet food and equally delicious craft beer. 

Ascot Vale has a new babe in town, and it’s serving up puppaccinos to keep your pooches happy. And yeah, there’s stuff for humans too!

Winemaking just got a whole new makeover thanks to the dynamic team behind Brunswick's Noisy Ritual. Two years in the making, this people-powered urban winery and wine bar is an oasis for all wine lovers.

South Yarra's Tu is a casual French restaurant serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as late night drink that include unique French cocktails.

Billy Boy Blue is a snazzy wine bar and restaurant that's adding a twist to European peasant food. Right in the heart of Carlton North, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by its delicousness. Serving up brunch on weekends and dinner throughout the week, we’re sure this place will have you developing a new found appreciation for European delights.

We all know the feeling when late-night burger cravings hit, and this 70-year-old burger joint is there to provide. Flipping burgers till 3am, these Aussie classics are served up in a neat seeded bun, just like the good old days.

From the team behind popular CBD bar Riverland, Astroluxe is the latest gem to join the Bentleigh East food scene. With a focus on wholesome, nutritious, and delicious food, Astroluxe is brings a breath of fresh air into the Chesterville Road shopping strip. 

La Petite Crêperie, Melbourne’s masters of crêpes, have opened their third venue, spreading that crêpe goodness far and wide.

The Penny Drop began as a quaint little coffee pop-up shop and has now transformed into a 100-seater contemporary restaurant serving up beautifully plated food in the newly refurbished ATO building in Box Hill.

Clean eaters, detoxers and dieters walk away now. Essedon's Demazzi's Stonegrill is certaintly not for the faint hearted and makes us wish that #cheatday was actually cheat week. Get your #dirtybulking on with the most epic, cheese smothered, brioche wrapped, my-PT-is-going-to-slaughter-me burgers on the Northside. Dreams of that summer bod will need to go on hold with choices ranging from soft shell crab, smoked pull pork or buttermilk chicken in secret spices. Wait, the Philly Cheese Steak Buger has kale slaw in it... It must be healthy then?

Kimcheese fries and barbeque ribs? Korean classics meet American artery-cloggers at this new venue in Melbourne’s west.

Burgers, brunch and loaded milkshakes galore, Bridge Road is the place to be. Specialising in sugar-coma inducing milkshakes and burgers, Three One 2 One is the place to get your indulgent fix in Richmond.

You know a café is trendy when they have Himalayan salt listed as an ingredient in their smoothies. Yes, Prahran’s Fourth Chapter is another one of those new pretty cafes serving up golden lattes, acai bowls and, you guessed it, smashed avo. Are we sick of these café opening up everywhere? The answer is a strong hell-to-the-no. Because there will never be a shortage of Melbourne brunch enthusiasts willing to line up with the hopes of getting a food porn pic that will break their Insta likes record. If you fall into this category (no shame, btw), Fourth Chapter may indeed be your winning ticket.

Open all day long and even serving tapas, this South-Eastern ‘burb gem is the new place to be. Greet the morn with some brekky classics, or indulge all night at their pizza and wine bar.

Serving all day breakfast, this rustic Collingwood café keeps our bellies full and hearts content.

White Mojo have seriously made a name for themselves in the Melbourne CBD brunch scene thanks to their immensely popular soft shell crab burger. Now the Matcha lattes art experts have set their eyes on taking over Balwyn with their second store opening. If you’re a Balwyn local you may as well start learning the names of the staff because you are likely to be brunching here every weekend for the rest of your foodie career. If you’re not a local White Mojo is well worth a trip out to the East - your belly and Snapchat will thank you later.

Using local produce and treating regulars like they’re family, this hole in the wall on Flinders Street is your new cheap health food hit in the city. With no dish over $15, take away options, all-day breakfast and lunch specific options, T-Roy Browns is the hidden gem you’ve been searching for. 

New York-style jumbo pizzas are hard to come by in Melbourne's CBD, but if you're a sucker for a late-night slice, you'll want to hot-foot it down to Meyers Place to check out Pizza Pizza Pizza. Run by the team behind the now-defunct Mr Big Stuff, the pizza store does a mean to-go slice.

Missed out on the Fat Duck pop up, and need a little Heston in your life? Dinner By Heston Blumenthal is everything you could hope for from a Heston restaurant—but it's not quite what you are expecting.

If it’s a lunch feed of mouth-watering pizza, pasta and ensalata that you’re after, or perhaps just a sandwich and coffee to go, A25 in Docklands, situated on Collins Street, is our go-to for fantastic Italian food in one of Melbourne’s busiest precincts.

Offering up simple, delicious and authentic Thai food, this Brunswick East hot spot is an institution. Spanning over two floors, Thaila Thai is a buzz with good vibes and happy customers. By 7pm on Friday nights you'd be lucky to get a table and ravenous diners are quick to fill up the tables to indulge in some cheap deliciousness and enjoy the BYO policy. 

Tucked away in an unassuming shopfront in Armadale, Street Talk cafe is busting out some of the best brunch offerings the south east. The light-filled renovated front room is the perfect place for a coffee as you look out onto the bustling High Street, or pop out the back to the sun filled courtyard for a more substantial feed.

Nothing beats fresh baking, and if you’re on the hunt for some of the best breads, cakes and baked treats in Melbourne, you’d be a fool to bypass Mill & Bakery at Central Pier.

One of the hottest labels to come out of Melbourne, Kuwaii takes a modern approach to tailoring, using luxe fabrics and soft colours to create cutting-edge looks. Founded in 2008 and entirely made in Melbourne, the label's reserved approach to shape and structure makes for a look that's full of clean lines and luxe details.

If you're a blonde—ash, platinum or otherwise—you'll know that a good blonde specialist is pretty hard to come by. Someone who understands the difference between 'creamy' and 'oh god it's totally yellow', or someone who will serve you a glass of champers whilst enthusiastically chatting about what on earth we all did before Olaplex.

The brilliant team that brought you Camberwell favourites Collective Espresso and Miss Frank have wandered south. Boasting healthy dishes with raw fruit confetti, brûlée yoghurt and black tea marbled eggs, this newly opened Hughesdale café has spurred on more than just a little local interest.

If you die a little inside every time you see the obligatory smashed avocado and sourdough toast on a Melbourne brunch menu, then head into Lawyers, Guns & Money.

Hidden within a white-washed building with turquoise signage is Cheltenham hot spot, The Odd Room. Serving up a delicious all day breakfast and lunch menu, complimented by exquisitely made coffee, this is a cafe not to be missed.  

174 years in the making, the geniuses behind Cheeky Monkey in Richmond and Rubber Duck in Clifton Hill are bringing a lil' sophistication to the North Side. Named after Pascoe Vale's first business owner, George Jones is your one stop shop for clean, contemporary and stylish breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

Located in the CBD, Korean restaurant Guhng spans over an impressive four levels, with each level offering a unique setting and atmosphere. The lower ground level is perfect if you're in for a night of a warm kimchi stew and bibimbap with friends or family. Moving up to ground floor, we have the more refined and elegant dining area which screams 'perfect date destination'. Put your potential partner's chopstick skills to the test with the Wagu charcoal BBQ set which comes with all the traditional Korean condiments (yay, more kimchi!), salad and soup. 

Oh my carbohydrates... the planets have aligned and a prophecy has been fulfilled. Melbourne, remember the year 2016 because this is when our beautiful city FINALLY received a toastie and coffee pop up drive through cafe.

One of Melbourne's top hair salons for everything from restyling to blonde colouring, Cream Melbourne in Fitzroy is our go-to for virtually every hair need you could possibly have. Having relocated from the salon's previous location on Johnston Street to an incredible daylight-filled, warehouse-style premises (which includes a spacious rooftop!) on the same strip, the salon offers both men's and women's cuts, expert colouring, tinting and colour removal, and first-rate events styling with a level of service that's second to none. 

If you know anything about burgers (and we can assure you that, here at The Urban List, we know just about everything about burgers), you'll have heard the name Burgerlove (formerly Cafe 51) mentioned with great reverence. The South Melbourne burger mecca has recently opened its second venue, in St Kilda, where it will be serving up double and triple-stacked meaty goodness to the southside’s hungriest burger fans.

Fitzroy's bar scene has something for everyone—but if it's a cosy music-lovers' venue you're in the mood for, complete with a hidden outdoor beer garden and relaxed vibes, you can't go past Radio Bar on Gertrude Street.

Found in a cute little pocket of Elwood, Haize makes your hair experience all about you. From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll feel comfortable that you’re in good hands with experienced hairdressers. All you need to do is relax and wind down with a soothing head massage and a fresh coffee, a glass of wine, or maybe even a beer.

Malvern's Finch & Lane brings luxury furnishing to a whole new level, offering timelessly classic furniture, lighting, textiles décor with elements of rare cinema art from the bygone era.

Stop passive-aggressively toying with your regular hairdresser and head into D’Artanian Dior Hairdressing instead. With an obsessively hospitable, handpicked team of four expert hairdressers (and the salon puppy Bailey), getting your hair redone has never felt better. 

Taking the classic frozen yoghurt shop model that we've all grown to know and love and smashing it on its head, Goje is a force to be reckoned with. Taking an artisan approach to the making of frozen yoghurt, Goje is a hipster vegan's dream: all of the products at Goje are cruelty free, vegan AND refined-sugar-free. 

We are beginning to think there is nothing Masterchef judge George Calombaris can't accomplish. Following the culinary successes of The Press Club, Gazi, Hellenic Republic and Jimmy Grants, George's next project is Hellenic Hotel, a Greek style gastro-pub/restaurant in Williamstown. Spanning over two levels, the new Hellenic Hotel has all the characteristics of a great Australian pub we all know and love, whilst maintaining the integrity of the Hellenic culture, history, and food. 

Carlton's Eden's Backyard have totally nailed the concept of naughty and nice. 

We love a Melbourne hot-spot that makes our lives easier, and when it comes to keeping fit, healthy and happy, Harmonia Health does exactly that. The South Melbourne hub is home to just about everything you need to keep your body and mind functioning in tip-top condition: Yoga, meditation, Qigong and Reiki healing (read on to find out what they actually do…), massage therapy, acupuncture, and healthy groceries and bodycare, all under one roof for the very first time.

It's a well known fact that Melbourne holds the largest Greek population in the world outside of Greece—and yet, I spend a lot of time wondering where I can get my Greek food fix at anywhere other than George Calombaris-run joints.

Mister and Miss is truly a match made in Mont Albert heaven. This massive contemporary warehouse-style cafe is constantly busy keeping local’s tummies and Instagrams very satisfied. All our party favourites are on the list: crushed avo, zucchini and corn fritters, buttermilk pancakes, soft shell crab burger (you know the drill).

A newcomer to Brunswick's dining scene, Host is a beautiful, petite restaurant serving the best in local cuisine, hidden in a northside warehouse. Owned by Nedim and Majda Rahmanovic​, previously of North Melbourne’s Twenty & Six Espresso café, the restaurant serves small sharing plates and larger dishes for hungrier diners, accompanied by an abbreviated wine list that's pretty much a 'best of' when it comes to more obscure tipples.

This Melbourne café has gone a little rogue. There’s no smashed avocado, poached eggs or brunch menu in sight—but that doesn’t stop this pint-sized café from attracting a steady stream of caffeine-deprived visitors.

The proliferation of secret laneway bars behind non-descript doors in Melbourne is the stuff of legend—and now we have had yet another one gifted to us in the form of off-Greville cocktail, whiskey and cigar bar, Rufus. Melbourne, you're too good to us.

If we had a dollar for every time Fritz Gelato has won a "Best Gelato in Australia" award, we would be rich—and probably hunt down the owners to buy their entire business, just so we can eat their gelato eight days a week for free.