<p style="text-align: justify;">The Age Good Food Guide has announced their Chef Hat Award winners for 2024 and, unsurprisingly, there are a number of locals that have made the list.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">From iconic, foodie establishments to new favourites fascinating our senses, check out the local hat-winning restaurants for 2024 below.</p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Attica</h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><img class="tinymce-img-right" style="float: right;" src="https://factfour-events-event-images.s3.amazonaws.com/1825-a/ovHIryA6nqJkCt%2B7PPZdWVjo%2B2Q%3DovHIryA6nqJkCt%2B7PPZdWVjo%2B2Q%3D.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>(Two hats awarded for 2024). </em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A world famous dining experience, created with beautiful, rare and unique incredients, bound to leave the most delicious of lingering tastes.<br />Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">WHERE: 74 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea, VIC 3185</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.attica.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atticamelbourne" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Donovans <img class="tinymce-img-right" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="https://factfour-events-event-images.s3.amazonaws.com/1825-a/z5xpv2rMuEg0ROn1YVyNKqNn3Sc%3Dz5xpv2rMuEg0ROn1YVyNKqNn3Sc%3D.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>(One hat awarded for 2024).</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">St Kilda's favourite 'house on the beach' serving delicious Mediterranean inspired food in a place to call home.<br />Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">WHERE: 40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, VIC 3182</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://donovans.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donovansstkilda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donovansstkilda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Pipis Kiosk <img class="tinymce-img-right" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="https://factfour-events-event-images.s3.amazonaws.com/1825-a/ueyyrRd3Sv%2B/zcaJXQaAn4wyBLg%3DueyyrRd3Sv%2B/zcaJXQaAn4wyBLg%3D.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>(One hat awarded for 2024).</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A contemporary Australian kiosk, offering elegant bistro dining, delicate flavours and welcoming hospitality, right on the bay.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Open for lunch Thursday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">WHERE: 129A Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, VIC 3206</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.pipiskiosk.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pipiskiosk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pipiskiosk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Pretty Little <img class="tinymce-img-right" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="https://factfour-events-event-images.s3.amazonaws.com/1825-a/IAKrAuZjDNRLXhsP7VzUc0r6UQo%3DIAKrAuZjDNRLXhsP7VzUc0r6UQo%3D.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>(New to the list! One hat awarded for 2024).</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Fresh, locally sourced ingredients inspire an ever changing seasonal menu, enjoyed with friends (both known and new) at the long communal table.<br />Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">WHERE: 296 Carlisle Street, Balaclava, VIC 3183</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.prettylittle.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prettylittle3183" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prettylittle3183" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram </a></p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Prince Dining Room <img class="tinymce-img-right" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="https://factfour-events-event-images.s3.amazonaws.com/1825-a/g09g4ZXeqBNZ0HeycIFf3OdCZFU%3Dg09g4ZXeqBNZ0HeycIFf3OdCZFU%3D.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>(New to the list! One hat awarded for 2024).</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Get ready to 'explore the freshest menu this side of the Aegean'. Set sail on an exquisite dining adventure, perfectly curated for the seasons.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Open for lunch Friday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">WHERE: 2 Acland Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://theprince.com.au/prince-dining-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/princediningroom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Stokehouse <img class="tinymce-img-right" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="https://factfour-events-event-images.s3.amazonaws.com/1825-a/4LNK2zTPO38uEAfeaAegU5kdWYw%3D4LNK2zTPO38uEAfeaAegU5kdWYw%3D.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>(One hat awarded for 2024).</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Unparalleled views of Port Phillip Bay, set the scene for a sumptuous, 'beach luxe' dining experience at this iconic St Kilda establishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">WHERE: 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, VIC 3182</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://stokehouse.com.au/melbourne/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stokehouserestaurants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stokehouserestaurants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Image credit: Kristoffer Paulsen</em></span></p> <hr /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Tulum <img class="tinymce-img-right" style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="https://factfour-events-event-images.s3.amazonaws.com/1825-a/puflsVluc%2BAWdoLFCJgL%2B9qLwFY%3DpuflsVluc%2BAWdoLFCJgL%2B9qLwFY%3D.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>(One hat awarded for 2024).</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Tulum has fast become a favourite destination for those looking to explore the very best in modern Turkish dining and inspired new flavours.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Open for Lunch on Saturday and dinner Tuesday to Sauturday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">WHERE: 217 Carlisle Street, Balaclava, VIC 3182</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.tulumrestaurant.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TulumRestaurant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tulumrestaurant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram </a>| <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Image credit: Tulum</em></span></p>