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The North Fitzroy Arms’ schnitzel Holstein.

This deliciously different loaded schnitzel dish rivals the parma. Here’s where to try it

The seldom-seem German Holstein is popping up on menus in different guises (and meats).

  • Tomas Telegramma
Bartender Manny Platsis with The Lincoln’s Hotels wild boar dim sims and beetroot relish.

‘The perfect little vessel’: Tricked-up dim sims are the hot pub snack this winter

Victoria’s most iconic street food is enjoying a new lease of life from the Melbourne CBD to the Wimmera.

  • Frank Sweet
Helen Goh’s Dubai chocolate brownies.

Helen Goh takes the viral Dubai chocolate bar and makes it even better

Inspired by the pistachio chocolate, this brownie is a textural treat in every bite.

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  • Helen Goh
Bloomwood cafe-bakery on Exhibition Street.

Melbourne’s cafes have always been world-class. But in 2025 they’ve got even better

As we announce Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries, Emma Breheny looks at the city’s shift from macchiatos to matcha, and the rise of third culture cooking.

  • Emma Breheny
Strawberry, blueberry, grape, chocolate and matcha daifuku at Daifuku Sydney Store.

Three viral Japanese street foods and where to try them in Sydney

Until now, you could only find these overseas. Join the lines for deep-fried sandos, fruit-filled daifuku and wobbly warambimochi, a blobby kind of mochi.

  • Erina Starkey
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With its filling of kataifi pastry and pistachios, the Dubai chocolate bar became a worldwide hit.
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Dubai chocolate bar with Turkish delight Easter eggs

Turkish delight Easter eggs add a touch of gooey magic to this version of the TikTok-famous Dubai chocolate bar.

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  • Katrina Meynink

Safety in numbers: Shiny restaurant precincts on the rise in Melbourne and Sydney

Like it or not, it makes sense, and not just for the property developers.

  • Terry Durack

Is caviar worth the exorbitant price? No, but here’s why I must buy it anyway

Terry Durack buys oscietra caviar for himself every birthday. And time stops whenever he eats it.

  • Terry Durack
Mister Gee founder Gee Ozgen with a “Cheese Boogie Deluxe” at his restaurant in North Strathfield.

Going off-road: The Sydney food trucks transformed into permanent restaurants

“A great way to test your concept”: Mobile snack vendors are increasingly upgrading their camper van to a real home with terrific results.

  • Andrew Levins
Cup of soft-serve frozen yoghurt with various toppings.

Is frozen yoghurt really healthier than ice-cream? A dietitian breaks it down

Tiny cups topped with fresh fruit suggest a light and tasty snack. But it can spiral into an indulgent dessert.

  • Susie Burrell

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