The ‘snot block’ slices not good enough for French pastry cut
They may be a go-to for bakery lovers with a sweet tooth, but Banana Boogie’s vanilla slice is a victim of some old-school foodie snobbery by the French, says Matt Preston.
Food & Wine
The best places to get biryani in Melbourne
Why have boring old rice when you can have biryani? The subcontinent’s favourite comfort food is going strong across Melbourne. With Eid feasts upon us this weekend, here are our top picks.
Top five spots to get your carb fix in Melbourne
Carb-phobes, look away now. At these five Melbourne venues, the humble potato has had a glow-up.
When did a simple latte turn into customised coffee hell?
Baristas may just have found their revenge over picky coffee customers, writes Matt Preston – and it’s not the $7 price tag.
This bogan food item suddenly got hot again
Bogan food has never been hotter – and TikTok, America and the air fryer are to blame. Matt Preston has the recipes you never thought you needed.
‘Sad way to finish’: Southbank restaurant closes after 32 years
Popular family-owned restaurant Bluetrain has shut its doors, coming on the back of multiple businesses leaving the Southgate complex.
‘Gimlet 2.0?’ Portuguese palace packs prestige and promise
The city’s gateway to Basque Country run by two Sydney hospo pros packs promise, power — and incredible attention to detail.
What our food critic really thinks of Maison Batard
$100 roast chooks, $2K glasses of wine— we wouldn’t expect anything less from Chris Lucas’s four-level French funland. Here’s what our critic really thought.
Five romantic restaurants to try this Valentines Day
Whether your love language is enjoying great food or intimate decor, we’ve got you covered with these local romantic spots.
Want to cook like Petracca on Valentine’s Day? The AFL star shares his top tips
Dees superstar and foodie Christian Petracca says following this list of do’s and don’ts can help you create a restaurant-worthy experience at home.
The top five spots for fish ‘n’ chips in Melbourne
From the best humble take-out shops to fine dining dens, here are the top five places to reel in delicious fish ‘n’ chips in Melbourne.
Would you pay $30 for meat on a stick?
The views from the city’s hottest new hotel rooftop are unmatched, the drinks top-tier — but how much are you willing to spend on the city’s fanciest skewer?
Sad salads to bargain bowls: How SilkSpoon saved lunch in the city
This cheery Chinese kiosk has gone from zero to lunch time hero in a matter of months, with under $20 meals bound to keep city workers happy.
Six hotly anticipated restaurant openings to watch out for in 2025
After a dire 2024, the city’s dining landscape is showing signs of new life — with a swag of top-tier chefs opening new restaurants this year.
Smashable great-value snack you’ll obsess over all summer
The chef behind city favourites Lucy Liu and Taxi Dining has smashed it out of the park with his latest project — home to one seafood snack bound to live rent free in your mind.
Chef brings city tastes to Warrnambool with hip new restaurant
A Melbourne chef has made the ultimate homecoming by opening a “simple” and “seasonal” restaurant in the coastal town.
Feeling fancy? Live the suite life with these six AO food experiences
Level up your tennis eating and drinking game with these six fancy restaurants and foodie experiences.
$7.50 sweet snack to slam courtside at the Australian Open
From fat deli-meat loaded sangers to some cluckin’ good fried chicken, and cheap sweet treats — these are the best-value eats to try courtside at the tennis.
Top chefs reveal best spots for country counter meal and coldie
Make the road trip worthwhile at these star chef-endorsed regional treasures— spanning pubs, breweries and bars.
Seven sun-drenched bars to try this summer
Looking for a space to enjoy snacks drinks with friends as the weather heats up? We’ve found some of the city and region’s best new bars and restaurants to tick off your list this summer.
Melbourne’s must-order restaurant dishes to try in 2025
Burgers, cheesecake and a tricked-up pavlova. Make sure these restaurant dishes are at the top of your ‘to eat’ list this year.
9 best Melbourne restaurant openings of 2024
In a whirlwind year of closures, Melbourne’s dining scene was also blessed with a slew of new openings. These are the best places to add to your eat list.
How to host the ultimate plant-powered ‘Veg-mas’
Melbourne cook Alice Zaslavsky wants you to host the ultimate plant-powered Christmas lunch or dinner this festive season — and has a few hacks that’ll stop sad salads in their tracks.
Gone but not forgotten: Melbourne restaurants we lost in 2024
Cost of living woes and sky-high overlays have led to the closure of many beloved Melbourne institutions this year — and some didn’t leave without putting up a fight.
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