Trading places: Why Sydney restaurant owners are in love with Melbourne

By Melissa Singer
Updated July 31 2016 - 1:13am, first published 12:30am
Just opened ... The Cut's general manager Lorena Smyth is introducing the Sydney steakhouse to Melbourne diners. Photo: Eddie Jim
Just opened ... The Cut's general manager Lorena Smyth is introducing the Sydney steakhouse to Melbourne diners. Photo: Eddie Jim
Crowds queue at the new Doughnut Time store in Chapel Street, Windsor. Photo: Supplied
Crowds queue at the new Doughnut Time store in Chapel Street, Windsor. Photo: Supplied
Sake, which began in Sydney, now has two Melbourne branches, with plans for more. Photo: Supplied
Sake, which began in Sydney, now has two Melbourne branches, with plans for more. Photo: Supplied
Neil Perry launched Rockpool Bar & Grill in Melbourne 10 years ago. Photo: Luis Enrique Ascui
Neil Perry launched Rockpool Bar & Grill in Melbourne 10 years ago. Photo: Luis Enrique Ascui
Frank Camorra, of Movida, who closed his Sydney branch after four years. Photo: Ewen Bell
Frank Camorra, of Movida, who closed his Sydney branch after four years. Photo: Ewen Bell
Japanese restaurant Toko has replicated its Sydney model in Greville Street, Prahran. Photo: Luis Ascui
Japanese restaurant Toko has replicated its Sydney model in Greville Street, Prahran. Photo: Luis Ascui
Melbourne's Belles Hot Chicken first launched into Sydney with a pop-up and is planning to open several outlets there. Photo: Fiona Morris
Melbourne's Belles Hot Chicken first launched into Sydney with a pop-up and is planning to open several outlets there. Photo: Fiona Morris
Gelato Messina has been another hugely successful Sydney export. Photo: Supplied
Gelato Messina has been another hugely successful Sydney export. Photo: Supplied
Chris Lucas is set to open Chin Chin in Sydney in 2017. Photo: Supplied
Chris Lucas is set to open Chin Chin in Sydney in 2017. Photo: Supplied
Longrain began in Sydney and has been successful in Melbourne for more than 10 years. Photo: Scott Needham
Longrain began in Sydney and has been successful in Melbourne for more than 10 years. Photo: Scott Needham

It seems Sydney restaurateurs can't get enough of Melbourne.

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