Sebastian Pasinetti

Sebastian Pasinetti is a mental health first aid trainer and the co-founder of Minds en Place.

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First Look: Three AFL Players Team Up To Open Prahran Diner Aftermath

First Look: Three AFL Players Team Up To Open Prahran Diner Aftermath

Get huevos rancheros, house-made habanero-glazed churros and chipotle baked beans at this new spot influenced by English caffs and Californian diners.

Lebanese Restaurant Sama Is Hidden Inside Fairfield’s Grandview Hotel

Lebanese Restaurant Sama Is Hidden Inside Fairfield’s Grandview Hotel

The El-Fahkri family has owned the 1888-built pub since 2000. Now, they’ve teamed up with a trio of Rumi alumni to swap parmas for charcoal-grilled shish and arak.

First Look: Hoppy Dumpling in South Yarra Pairs Dumplings With Local Beers

First Look: Hoppy Dumpling in South Yarra Pairs Dumplings With Local Beers

Expect northern Chinese-style Wagyu beef potstickers, Sichuan dandan noodles, and brews from the likes of Rocky Ridge and Co-Conspirators at this new neighbourhood spot.

First Look: It’s McMuffin-Style Rolls and Double Cheeseburgers at Nouns Hamburgers in South Yarra

First Look: It’s McMuffin-Style Rolls and Double Cheeseburgers at Nouns Hamburgers in South Yarra

A new takeaway burger shop – from people behind Leonard’s House of Love, Frankie’s Tortas and Tacos, and Non – has opened at Prahran Market.

First Look: Prahran Market’s New Japanese Spot Matsuyama Is Inspired by Midnight Diner

First Look: Prahran Market’s New Japanese Spot Matsuyama Is Inspired by Midnight Diner

The former yakitori pop-up from Keng-Hao “Kenny” Chiu (ex-Chiaki, Benchwarmer) now has a permanent home. Stop in for skewers, sandos and Wagyu bento boxes.

Late-Night Favourite Munchies Is Reborn in Brunswick

Late-Night Favourite Munchies Is Reborn in Brunswick

After two years away, chef John Chinsami is reviving his late-night favourite, bringing Fijian-Indian influences and hot wings to Bar Oussou.

Miscellania’s Vibey Rooftop Bar Is Back Open

Miscellania’s Vibey Rooftop Bar Is Back Open

The open-air Swanston Street space is a hub for the city’s creative community with DJs, pop-up events and the occasional low-key chef residency.

Mulberry Group’s New All-Day Eatery Coupette Aims To Transform Southbank

Mulberry Group’s New All-Day Eatery Coupette Aims To Transform Southbank

The slightly French, slightly Italian bistro is just one of five new venues from the group inside Southbank’s Hannah Street Hotel. Mulberry Group founder Nathan Toleman hopes it will appeal to locals as much as guests.

First Look: What’s The Deal With Champagne Video?

First Look: What’s The Deal With Champagne Video?

The new screening room and bar named for the movie rental store in Seinfeld has opened in Fitzroy North.

Why I’m Proud to Be a Cook — Not a Chef

Why I’m Proud to Be a Cook — Not a Chef

Australia’s dining scene has never been more exciting, with some of the biggest thrills coming from migrant kitchens and cooks with no formal culinary training. They deserve more recognition.

First Look: Brunswick’s Mercadito Is a Taqueria and Cocktail Bar for Right Now

First Look: Brunswick’s Mercadito Is a Taqueria and Cocktail Bar for Right Now

The new Sydney Road venue adds to Melbourne’s Mexican food boom with DIY tacos from the Los Hermanos founder and a serious agave spirits list.

A Former Grill Americano Executive Chef Just Entered the Melbourne Sandwich Scene

A Former Grill Americano Executive Chef Just Entered the Melbourne Sandwich Scene

At Douglas Keyte’s new Prahran shop Fannys Sannys, the chef goes back to basics with seven sangas and jaffles made using bread from Blanc and Manna bakeries.