Sophie Chen

Everything you need to know about Authors Melbourne in 2026. Cost of living, transport, cafes, safety, property market and the honest local perspective.

About Sophie Chen

Food & Dining Editor at MELBZ

Sophie covers Melbourne’s food scene with the obsessive attention to detail it deserves — every dumpling wrapper, every smashed avo, every $6 espresso martini. She’s reviewed 400+ restaurants across 80 suburbs and still hasn’t found a bad bánh mì on Victoria Street.

Areas of Expertise

  • Restaurant Reviews
  • Asian Food Melbourne
  • Cheap Eats
  • Food Guides

Suburbs Covered

Richmond, Footscray, Melbourne CBD

Latest Articles

Check out Sophie’s latest guides, reviews, and suburb analyses across MELBZ — search any suburb page for their byline, or explore the sections below.

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