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March 05, 2025

the blackwood hotel, blackwood

March 05, 2025/ Mandy Couzens
the blackwood hotel, blackwood

This cozy old pub in the Wombat Forest in Blackwood is rich in history

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March 05, 2025/ Mandy Couzens/
blackwood, Moorabool Shire, eats 6, pub, dinner, date night, eats 8
March 03, 2025

one friendship noodle, preston

March 03, 2025/ ROSIE MELFI
one friendship noodle, preston

One Friendship Noodle is a must-visit! And the make the BEST dumplings around!

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March 03, 2025/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 8, dumplings, asian food, preston, dinner, lunch, city of darebin
August 04, 2024

panda hot pot, carlton

August 04, 2024/ Mandy Couzens
panda hot pot, carlton

The perfect place to experience something a little different!

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August 04, 2024/ Mandy Couzens/
carlton, lunch, dinner, city of yarra, chinese, eats 2
July 21, 2024

kantin, carlton

July 21, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
kantin, carlton

Katin in Carlton is the home to Indonesian cuisine and the famous ‘dirty sponge’ cake.

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July 21, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
dinner, eats 7, indonesian, asian food, kantin, carlton, city of yarra
July 20, 2024

anglers tavern, maribyrnong

July 20, 2024/ Mandy Couzens
anglers tavern, maribyrnong

Well, Anglers Tavern have pulled out ALL the stops when creating an amazing space for family dining.  This newly refurbished gem has a new lease on life and with its prime spot near the Maribyrnong River, this is going to be a favourite for many, many years to come.

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July 20, 2024/ Mandy Couzens/
dinner, eats 7, pub, anglers tavern
July 04, 2024

bam bams fried chicken and burgers, reservoir

July 04, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
bam bams fried chicken and burgers, reservoir

Bam Bam's in Reservoir is your favourite family-friendly burger joint with all the trimmings. The menu includes loaded fries, burgers of all kinds and macaroni and cheese - plus they even have a kids menu. Bam Bam's is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

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July 04, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
reservoir, city of darebin, burgers, dinner, eats 7
July 04, 2024

republic tavern, epping

July 04, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
republic tavern, epping

Mamma and the crew love a pub meal and Republic Tavern in Epping is no exception.

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July 04, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
dinner, eats 7, pub, epping, city of whittelsea
July 01, 2024

hecho en mexico, thornbury

July 01, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
hecho en mexico, thornbury

Mamma LOVES some Hecho en Mexico! How can you not love the tasty food, large colourful space.

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July 01, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, lunch, dinner, mexico, thornbury, city of darebin, hecho en mexico
June 30, 2024

tacoya, brunswick east

June 30, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
tacoya, brunswick east

Have you ever tried a Japanese taco? Tacoya in Brunswick East has you sorted.

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June 30, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, lunch, brunswick east, merri-bek council, Japanese, dinner
June 25, 2024

gold leaf chinese restaurant, preston

June 25, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
gold leaf chinese restaurant, preston

Gold Leaf Chinese Restaurant in Preston provides an authentic yum cha experience with a variety of traditional dishes served from trolleys. Located near the Preston Market, it's celebrated for its delicious cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, promising memorable visits for families and food lovers alike.

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June 25, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
dinner, eats 7, chinese, asian food, city of darebin, preston, lunch
June 24, 2024

slices, keilor

June 24, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
slices, keilor

Restaurants with kids play areas are really such treasures. Slices in Keilor is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner AND has not one, but TWO play areas for the kids - how convenient can you get?!

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June 24, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
dinner, brimbank council, kids corner cafe, eats 7, pizza
May 31, 2024

the rocket society, brunswick east

May 31, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
the rocket society, brunswick east

The Rocket Society in Brunswick East is serving up Lebanese mezzes and snack from ‘sunrise to sundown’.

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May 31, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, brunswick east, merri-bek council, lunch, dinner, date night, middle eastern
April 29, 2024

fluffy torpedo, brunswick

April 29, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
fluffy torpedo, brunswick

Embark on a flavor-filled adventure at Brunswick's newest Fluffy Torpedo, where quirky flavors and vibrant decor await for an unforgettable culinary experience!

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April 29, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, brunswick, merri-bek council, ice cream, desserts and treats, lunch, dinner
April 22, 2024

wazzup falafel, northcote

April 22, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
wazzup falafel, northcote

Northcote's latest hotspot, Wazzup Falafel, has officially opened its doors on High Street, bringing their legendary food truck flavors to a permanent location!

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April 22, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, city of darebin, northcote, middle eastern, lunch, dinner
April 10, 2024

wang wang dumpling, coburg

April 10, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
wang wang dumpling, coburg

It’s everybody’s favourite dumpling.

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April 10, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
coburg, merri-bek council, eats 7, chinese, lunch, dinner, dumplings
April 01, 2024

tawooq, brunswick east

April 01, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
tawooq, brunswick east

Lebanese street food right in the heart of Brunswick East

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April 01, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
brunswick east, middle eastern, eats 6, merri-bek council, cafe, lunch, dinner
February 28, 2024

the ball court hotel, sunbury

February 28, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
the ball court hotel, sunbury

Wowee Mammas, the Ball Court Hotel in Sunbury is back after a HUGE renovation and we are OBSESSED!

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February 28, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
sunbury, hume council, kids corner cafe, eats 6, pub, lunch, dinner
February 17, 2024

chotto motto, collingwood

February 17, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
chotto motto, collingwood

Chotto Motto brings Japanese retro vibes to Collingwood.

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February 17, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
collingwood, city of yarra, eats 6, dinner, lunch, Japanese
February 08, 2024

blackwood pub, blackwood

February 08, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
blackwood pub, blackwood

This cozy old pub in the Wombat Forest in Blackwood is rich in history

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February 08, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
blackwood, Moorabool Shire, eats 6, pub, dinner, date night
January 25, 2024

siconi gelato, hadfield

January 25, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
siconi gelato, hadfield

Ice cream for any time of the year!

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January 25, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
hadfield, merri-bek council, eats 6, ice cream, desserts and treats, dinner, lunch
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Mamma Knows North explores Melbourne's North - it is an amazing place to live with a vibrant community and so many great cafe's, parks and adventures to be had.  Check out Mamma Knows Norths adventures and get inspired to EXPLORE!

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