Restaurant
- Review
- Melbourne
‘Eye-wateringly expensive’: Does Maison Batard stand up to its prices and hype?
Chris Lucas’ ambitious four-level venue is Melbourne’s “opening of the season”. Here’s our critic’s verdict.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Newcastle East
Why this charming bistro is Newcastle’s new hatted dining destination
The handsome, historic site on Bolton Street finally wins back a chefs’ hat with the arrival Bistro Penny.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Redfern
Deep-flavoured sambals and satay: Our critic’s verdict on the tropical disco of Island Radio
Does the first restaurant to open in Redfern’s new $500 million Wunderlich Lane precinct live up to the hype?
- David Matthews
- Review
- Southbank
Plumped up desserts and corporate vibes: Our critic’s verdict on Crown’s glitzy new restaurant
It might have little to do with its namesake Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont, but it’s serving sexed up and lascivious cornbread.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Robertson
‘Best in the country’: Why this cafe’s ruby-red rhubarb is worth a stop on your next road trip
The secret to earthly delight is in pairing local fare with passion at Moonacres Kitchen in the Southern Highlands of NSW.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- Surry Hills
Bessie’s
Fire-powered Mediterranean restaurant with a standout side bar.
- Erina Starkey
- Review
- Melbourne
You’ve likely tried these rice noodle rolls at yum cha, but this silky version is extra-special
Roll into low-key city spot Liyin Rice Roll Master (Jade Delight) for smoky noodles, comforting congee and cheung fun.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- North Willoughby
This prized dish is often fought over, but here the crispy rice is twice as nice, and all yours
Saffron-hued Tida Persian Food serves the crisp-bottomed tahdig in sandwich form, no sharing required.
- Lee Tran Lam
- Review
- Braybrook
Gather your friends and head to this big breezy tin-roofed shed in an industrial estate
This summer, skip the tents and pitch a meal at Campground Kitchen to your friends instead.
- Dani Valent
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