The legend of Brunswick Street: Why an empty table at Marios has the whole suburb mourning
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-07-16 15:45 UTC+10:00
Section: Food / Eating out (Mel)
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Australia, Food & Agriculture
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The mood at Marios this week is sombre. Customers nod to the legendary Fitzroy cafe’s owner Mario Maccarone with sad eyes, whispering condolences. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the table against the wall opposite the bar sat empty, lit by candlelight that flickered on to a photo of long-time waiter Massimo Di Sora, who passed away aged 69 on Monday afternoon after a brief illness.
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