January 2021
How a beef-loving Argentinean chef fell for Australia’s seafood
After arriving in Byron Bay, Santiago Socrate made a dive into fish and coastal succulents that has taken him by surprise.
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- Jill Dupleix
December 2020
Thousands of years of history in the perfect summer dessert
Exotic yet familiar, Afghan cuisine brings joy and rich history to the table.
- Jill Dupleix
November 2020
The post-COVID cocktails set to make dining out fun again
Thaigarita, Violet Femme and #DontBeKoi are just a taste of what's on offer at the new Naga Thai on Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier.
- Jill Dupleix
October 2020
Fire, smoke and steam add ancient drama to new food venue
Cooking in the terracotta pot known as Romertopf results in pristine flavour and a dash of drama at Woodcut.
- Jill Dupleix
July 2020
The starkly simple dish that defines fine dining in a pandemic
New Sydney eatery Restaurant Leo is coming to life and figuring out the future, much like the city itself.
- Jill Dupleix
March 2020
From Tokyo, with love: Sunshine served on a plate
Japanese pop culture meets fine casual fare at Brisbane's Yoko Dining – now offering takeaway too.
- Jill Dupleix
February 2020
The cocktail designed to cure a hangover
The Sober Experience at Sydney Japanese restaurant Kuro is not just a drink, it’s a tailor-made experience.
- Jill Dupleix
January 2020
A taste of what might be Justin Hemmes’ biggest restaurant spend yet
For this month's Anatomy of a Dish column, AFR Magazine talks to Jordan Toft of the long-awaited new Coogee Pavilion restaurant, Mimi's.
- Jill Dupleix
October 2019
Celebration of the seasons in a culinary theatre
Kaiseki, the pinnacle of Japanese dining, is not just food – it's a way of thinking.
- Jill Dupleix
August 2019
Reinvented prawn cocktail is catch of the day
For AFR Magazine's monthly Anatomy of a Dish, columnist Jill Dupleix awakens nostalgia with a new take on the prawn cocktail.
- Jill Dupleix