Evolution – that’s what we’re honouring most fiercely here this year.⁠ ⁠ There was a beautiful barrage of restaurant openings in 2022. Among them were extraordinary new iterations of already-exceptional venues, sophomore diners by chefs at the top of their game, and newcomers from powerhouse hospitality groups.⁠ ⁠ But, most of all, what made for a showstopper year was these restaurants’ ability to carve out a niche among the noise – whether it was with a less-represented cuisine, a horizon-broadening approach, or an expertly executed all-round concept, making for new essential Melbourne dining experiences.⁠ ⁠ At the link in bio, read the 11 most impressive restaurant openings of the year. Plus, find out which two restaurants you went wildest for. (You clicked, we listened.)⁠ ⁠ 📸 ⁠ @ariannaharryphoto⁠ @hughdavison_⁠ @popil⁠ @_lianahardy⁠ @yugendining @garethsobey