It is all about the humble pub this week, and the people who bring those lost back to life.

First up, Scott Connolly and The George Hotel in South Melbourne, a market-side charmer that is bringing them back in droves - and thankfully, Scott says despite the naysayers, pubs really do have a future in this city.

Also, two couples with a wealth of hospitality experience fell in love with this state's North-East, and when the opportunity came up to take up the Yackandandah Hotel, well, they jumped at it. Dale Kemp and Jackson Cartright explain what we can expect from this country classic.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne ... get into Taco & Tequila Thursdays at Hotel Mexico, or maybe rush in for an express lunch Burrito Bowl at Hotel Nacional, try refined ramen at South Yarra's Yakikami, enjoy a glass or two of Prosecco with Love2Glasses, and big news as Robin Wickens from the Royal Mail pops up at Rippon Lea this winter.

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