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Melbourne (say mel-bun) is the cultivated sister of brassy Sydney. To the extent that culture is synonymous with sophistication–except when it comes to watching Australian Rules Football or the Melbourne Cup–some call this city the cultural capital of the continent. Melbourne is also known for its rich migrant influences, particularly those expressed through food: the espresso cafés on Lygon Street, Melbourne's "little Italy," Brunswick's Middle Eastern/Indian/Turkish enclave, Richmond's "little Vietnam," or the Chinatown district of the city center.

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