Heading out for dinner but spoilt for choice? In need of a top shopping recommendation?

Our city experts have you covered. We pressed MasterChef Judge Sofia Levin, Design Files founder Lucy Feagins, comedian Dilruk Jayasinha and chef Tom Sarafian to choose their One and Only in the City. A tough ask, but they’ve come through with the goods. Check out their picks below.

Sofia Levin's One and Only(s)

Embla

Embla

Casual wine bar and restaurant with an open-plan space and wood fire and grill.

Nana Thai Style Hotpot & BBQ

Nana Thai Style Hotpot & BBQ

Enjoy traditional Thai-style street food and barbecue.

Mandina Kitchen

Mandina Kitchen

Experience the taste of Yemen at Melbourne's first Yemeni restaurant.

Lucy Feagins’ One and Only(s)

Craft Victoria

Craft Victoria

Craft is a leading centre for contemporary craft and design in Melbourne's city centre.

Alpha60

Alpha60

Concept store and exhibition space for the sophisticated and quirky Melbourne fashion label.

Hill of Content Bookshop

Hill of Content Bookshop

Hill of Content offers a broad and discerning range of books in a pleasant browsing environment.

Tom Sarafian’s One and Only(s)

Lee Ho Fook

Lee Ho Fook

Modern Chinese dining in rustic Duckboard Place.

Carlton Gardens

Carlton Gardens

A World Heritage Site known for its Victorian fountain and tree-lined avenues.

Caretaker's Cottage

Caretaker's Cottage

Smart drinks, top tunes and good times in a beautiful old cottage.

Dilruk Jayasinha’s One and Only(s)

Comedy

Comedy

Discover stand up comedy shows and comedy clubs for the best laughs in Melbourne.

The League of Honest Coffee

The League of Honest Coffee

Single-origin coffees from around the world and some to take home.

Mr Hoppers

Mr Hoppers

Enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and a variety of tasty and fresh hoppers.

Christmas

Christmas events

Christmas events

Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

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