Shannon Bennett’s Fitzroy Pop-Up At BistroX Is Continuing Through Spring
Melbourne’s Favourite Culinary Comeback Has Been Extended With A New Season Menu And Weekend Prix Fixe Lunch
Following his hugely successful return to Melbourne, renowned Australian Chef Shannon Bennett will extend his Fitzroy pop-up at BistroX at The StandardX, Melbourne for an extra month, now running until Saturday, 15 November 2025.
After a sell-out winter residency, Bennett and his team of long-time chef collaborators and fellow Vue de Monde alumni are bringing in spring with a refreshed, hyper-seasonal menu, showcasing Victoria’s finest produce. BistroX’s new dishes celebrate the transition of the seasons, showcasing vibrant flavours and local ingredients in its signature elevated-yet-approachable bistro-style.
New spring menu dishes include:
- Hawkes Farm potato rosti, yellowfin tuna
- Asparagus, hens egg, Nimbin Valley triple cream, tarragon
- Spring pea risotto, pickled zucchini flower
- Half roast chicken, buttered leek, soubise purée
- Goldband snapper, broad bean, sorrel
- Charred leek, hazelnut, wild garlic
Guests can also enjoy BistroX’s new $75 ‘prix fixe’ lunch menu, available every Friday to Sunday from 12-3 PM.The three-course offer of shared snacks, choice of main served with sides and choice of dessert offers exceptional value while showcasing premium quality ingredients. It’s the perfect excuse for a long lunch in the heart of Fitzroy.
Bennett, who returned to Melbourne after eight years for the BistroX pop-up, is joined by a team of long-time chef collaborators and fellow Vue de Monde alumni including Cory Campbell (Cuisine Chef Of The Year), Ryan Henley (leading Pescatore, Christchurch to two Chef’s Hats) and Master Sommelier, Carlos Simoes Santos, alongside Steven Kirkpatrick leading front of house.
“The response has been incredible - it’s been humbling to see locals and visitors alike embrace what we’ve created,” said Bennett. “Extending through spring gives us the opportunity to celebrate a new season of produce and continue to build on that sense of community that’s become such a special part of this experience.”
Shannon Bennett’s BistroX pop-up at The StandardX, Melbourne will extend until Saturday, 15 November with dinner service seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, and lunch service Friday to Sunday from 12 PM to 3 PM.
Bookings are encouraged via The StandardX Melbourne website, or phone (03) 9124 4814.
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About The StandardX, Melbourne:
62 Rose St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
The StandardX, Melbourne opened in Fitzroy in August 2024 and marks the Australian debut for global hotel group, Standard International. With two properties in Bangkok and Melbourne, The StandardX brand is The Standard Hotels’ younger-sister; an iteration of the hotel which caters for the practical, modern traveller – fully equipped and minimalist but staying true to The Standard’s DNA, known for igniting cultural shifts and providing unforgettable experiences.
The StandardX Melbourne offers 125 guestrooms across eight floors, all with king-sized beds and ensuites. Retail products can be purchased at The StandardX, Melbourne’s concept retail store, ‘The Box’. At present, the hotel’s rooftop, ‘The Roof’ is only accessible to hotel guests.
Website: www.standardx.com/melbourne
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The StandardX brand distills The Standard’s brand down to its X-factor, an uncomplicated cool. The hotels embody a stripped-back aesthetic with simple rooms, a streamlined program and an energetic vibe, often located in emerging neighborhoods on the verge of transformation—where X marks the spot for what’s next. Enjoy World of Hyatt benefits with eligible stays at The StandardX hotels – discover more here.
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