This Month
Why Sydney has been declared the steak capital of the world
Nowhere else in the world can boast as many officially lauded steak restaurants. Self-confessed beef boffin Neil Perry tells us what’s going on.
May
Melbourne’s East End bets on a dining-led recovery
Hospitality operators are investing millions in a bet on Melbourne’s prized status as Australia’s top destination for big-spending tourists.
At this restaurant, rush hour can last until 2am and beyond
In stressful economic times, restaurateurs are finding good food alone is not enough. Diners want an experience, preferably with a side of entertainment.
Three unsung restaurants you need to know about
These establishments have shunned the modern rules of engagement to focus on old-fashioned values that keep their customers returning time and again.
March
‘Mad genius’ and Brat-pack Welshman to set Melbourne ablaze
We speak to chefs Vaughan Mabee and Tomos Parry, who are bringing their flame-kissed food to the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
February
Four standout restaurants to add to your Gold Coast must-visit list
Now you have an extra reason to hit the Goldie strip, which is fast becoming a paradise for foodies.
January
Three hotel breakfasts to make you spring out of bed
In their rush to create drawcard restaurants, many establishments overlook what is still arguably the most important meal of the day. Not these ones.
December 2024
A gift guide for foodies, from cookbooks to culinary rarities
A $300 pepper mill, a jar of animal fat and Gordon Ramsay’s favourite non-stick pan. Here are some must-have kitchen accessories.
Hottest new places to dine around the country right now
These much-anticipated restaurants and bars have opened their doors just in time for summer.
November 2024
Classic dishes reinvented for contemporary palates
These six restaurants have managed to make time-honoured recipes even better for today. Give them a try.
October 2024
For those on the list, Melbourne Cup dining is first across the line
Ross Lusted will cater for members at Flemington Racecourse ahead of his first Melbourne restaurant opening, and Birdcage guests are in for some feasting, too.
Would you eat barramundi sashimi?
This Brisbane restaurant hopes its new menu item will become a national trendsetter.
September 2024
Australia’s grand new transport hubs lure top restaurants and bars
Sophisticated drinking and dining is now just a ferry or a train-ride away as an explosion of new openings mark the completion of major infrastructure projects.
August 2024
Move over truffles. This apple has chefs raving
By securing the Australian rights to the variety, Victorian growers are hoping to emulate the success of the Cosmic Crisp in the US, where it has consistently set sales records since launching in 2019.
June 2024
BYO is coming to a fine-dining restaurant near you
The trend is no longer confined to lower-priced eateries, which is good news for diners who have their own wine collections.
April 2024
Tasting Australia’s $795 debut train trip an instant sell-out
“I’ve come up with a menu that will work in a galley,” chef Asma Khan says of the coming journey. Here’s a taste of this and other events at next month’s culinary extravaganza.
March 2024
The best chocolate to sweeten your Easter
No need to hunt for the perfect chocolate gift – we’ve got you covered.
‘We don’t do curry’: this chef wants to change our idea of Indian food
Is progressive Indian food anything like the stereotype? What actually is Filipino cuisine? All will be revealed at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
February 2024
Adelaide’s best new and revamped restaurants
When the City of Churches kicks off its giant season of festivals next month, these new and revamped restaurants will be waiting.
January 2024
Melbourne stokes its Italian love affair with a swag of new eateries
Maybe it’s a case of turning to comfort food in the face of tough times, but it turns out you can never have too many Italian restaurants.