Michael is a food and lifestyle writer with over two decades experience. He has lived in London and New York, was on staff at titles such as Good Weekend and Broadsheet, and was editor of The Age Good Food Guide. He lives in Melbourne with his partner and their Boston Terrier, Chips.
These are the best restaurants across the state, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
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