Classic Cheeseburgers at a New Northside Diner, KAWS’ Mega Pop-Art Arrives, a 1960s-Style Alpine Retreat, Smith & Deli Transforms

Plus bottomless gnocchi.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   [Broadsheet]( 20 September 2019 [Weekend] Friday [Partly Cloudy]26° | Saturday [Showers]20° | Sunday [Showers]16° Fri [Partly Cloudy]26°|Sat [Showers]20°|Sun [Showers]16° [[ ] Art & Design The Mega-Sized World of Cult Pop Artist KAWS Arrives at the NGV Tomorrow It’s a theme park of paintings, sculptures, trainers and toys riffing off The Simpsons, Peanuts, Gumby and more. From one of the world’s most recognisable contemporary artists, it’ll be as huge as the 22-foot bronze Mickey Mouse lookalike in the centre of the gallery. And the gift shop? Bedlam.]( [[ ] Food & Drink First Look: 300 Grams Is the North’s Newest Burger Joint, Inspired by Memories of Clifton Hill McDonald’s The owner bought the orange-hued 25-seat space on Gumtree, and now he’s replicating the classic cheeseburgers of his childhood. He’s also flipping plant-based versions, and going full Aussie with a beetroot, bacon and egg number. There are vegan Cocowhip sundaes, too, and it’s all served with a side of nostalgia.]( [[ ] Fashion A Gorgeous New All-Natural Beauty and Skincare Store Lands in Fitzroy You won’t find any acetone or parabens here. Everything’s categorised by concern – including sensitive, mature, vegan and pregnancy skincare needs – and lots of multi-use products means less make-up bag clutter. All in a tan, ivory and sepia-toned store full of marble and bronze touches.](   New openings we’re loving [ ]( [Food & Drink First Look: Fitzroy’s Smith & Deli Ditches Groceries, Devotes Itself to All-Vegan Deli Goods Now almost everything is made in-house, from charcuterie and fresh buffalo mozzarella to take-home lasagne and crème brûlée doughnuts.]( [ ]( [Travel Stay in a Mid-Century, Bond-Inspired Ski Retreat at Mount Hotham It channels a late-’60s alpine lodge with velvet furniture, metallic accents and faux-fur throws. And there are sweeping mountain views.]( [ ]( [Food & Drink Arbory Afloat’s Miami-Inspired Oasis Is Now Open Melbourne’s extravagant floating bar is all lush greenery and customisable cabanas, and it’s serving club sandwiches, tacos and tostadas until 1am.]( [ ]( [Entertainment A New Exhibition Uncovers the Lesser-Known Women of Melbourne’s Past Meet the “Brunswick Baby Farmer” and marvel at Australia’s oldest condom at this glimpse into our city in the 19th-century.]( [ ]( [Food & Drink An Italian Reinvention For a 158-Year-Old Collingwood Pub Think prosciutto-topped parmas, veal cotoletta, duck lasagne and fancy fish-finger sandwiches. And catch the footy in the front bar – there’s free beer if Collingwood wins.](  Sales Wrap - best of the week [ ]( [Fashion 50% Off Viktoria & Woods, 40% Off Marimekko Plus 75% off local label Sister Studios; 30% off trips to Europe; and half-price camping goods, jewellery and Italian leather sofas.](  Your last chance [ ]( [City File Thousands of Australian Students Will March in the School Climate Strike Today – Here’s How to Join Them Almost 100 protests are planned across the country. Melbourne’s kicks off at 2pm.](  What we’re cooking this weekend [[ ] Confit Pork Carnitas, a Classic Mexican Comfort Dish By Amber Doig of The Butler Start overnight, serves 6–8 (with leftovers) Succulent, slow-cooked meat wrapped in fresh tortillas: this rich Latin American dish is chef Amber Doig’s go-to comfort food.](   [ ]( [Fashion The Back Row: Underdressed or Overdressed – Which is Worse? Are you the one wearing a camel suit at a black-tie wedding? Or rocking up to a casual meeting in an elaborate pantsuit? You’re not alone.]( [ ]( [Food & Drink Where to Eat in Alphington and Surrounds Close to bushland, parks and river trails, this leafy ’burb is emerging as a culinary enclave. Fuel up with crumpets at the farmers market, then settle in for a pan-Asian brunch.]( [ ]( [Food & Drink Four Pillars’s New Sticky Carpet Gin Is Out Now It’s a hoppy, malty dedication to iconic Melbourne music venue the Espy (and more delicious than it sounds).]( [ ]( [Fashion Ethical Sneaker Brand Veja Drops Its First Running Shoe The world’s first “post-petroleum” sneaker is made from recycled plastic bottles and wild rubber from the Amazon.](   Our picks for this weekend [20 Friday]( [ ]( [Bottomless Gnocchi Squeeze in all the unlimited, cheese-y, pillowy gnocchi you can over two hours. 6/10 Tripovich Street, Brunswick VIC 3056]( [21 Saturday]( [ ]( [Graze + Grains Farm-to-table food cooked over hot coals, and warming whisky cocktails. 50 Bertie Street Port Melbourne 3207]( [21 Saturday]( [ ]( [Fluff Makeunder Get a $20 make-up application that’s all about highlighting your natural beauty. 200 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065]( [21 Saturday]( [ ]( [Method 3 for Unproven but Believed to be True Fire burns at the core of this new exhibition. Level 2, 195 Flinders Lane, Melbourne]( [22 Sunday]( [ ]( [Blume Spring Pop-Up Shop This coffee roastery in Abbotsford is hosting a coffee, ceramics and flower market. 2 Yarra Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067]( [22 Sunday]( [ ]( [Happy/Days A playful world of colour and light, with a three-metre-long rainbow at the heart of it all. Cnr Lonsdale Street and, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000]( [Check out more things to do](   What we’re reading this weekend [Over-Salt Your Cookies – and More Essential Cooking RulesBon Appetit]( [Who Would I Be Without Instagram? An Investigation.The Cut]( [Why Are People Striking? 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