Road trips
A humble weatherboard in a tiny town is home to a thrilling new Thai restaurant
Settle in for a long lunch for just 14 guests at a time at this intimate, family-run eatery in the middle of northern Victoria.
- Quincy Malesovas
Ex-Rockpool chef brings comfort food and White Russians to Warrnambool
Wood-grilled steaks and onion butter are on the menu as a chef returns to his hometown (plus two more spots to try en route).
- Emma Breheny
Why this beloved regional Victorian pub at ‘the centre of the universe’ is suddenly closing
The one-of-a-kind Radio Springs Hotel in Lyonville will close its dining room this weekend and slowly wind down operations.
- Emma Breheny and Richard Cornish
Drink up, buy tickets, book a trip: How to help the Grampians post-fire
With sales down 20 per cent and tourist towns eerily quiet, the region’s winemakers are hoping the public can help them get back on their feet, one sip at a time.
- Emma Breheny
Good Food’s great regional bakery road trip, from South Coast sourdough to Northern Rivers pies
Cheesecake, croissants, and at least one kardemummabullar: Our top 15 spots along the NSW coast for buttery baked goods.
- Bianca Hrovat
From beachside to rooftops: Where to eat and drink in the Mornington Peninsula this summer
There’s a pizza parlour right on the water, a rooftop bar with French Riviera vibes, and pop-ups worth popping into. Yes, the Peninsula is hotter than ever this summer.
- Tomas Telegramma
From gold rush to gold chook: Where to find Central Victoria’s hidden dining gems
Beyond Daylesford, central Victoria has plenty more for food-lovers, from a destination for charcoal chicken and natural wine to an all-day wine bar that feels straight from Rome.
- Emma Breheny
How Newcastle became one of our hottest food destinations (and nine places you must try)
With big-city talent at the helm, Newcastle’s new Bistro Penny joins several other venues making the Steel City a cracking place to eat and drink this summer.
- Callan Boys
‘Back with a bang’: The restaurants with new hats (and lost hats) in The Age Good Food Guide 2025
An iconic fine diner reclaims its three-hat status. High-profile operators take hits. And omakase restaurants rise and fall.
- Tomas Telegramma
The finalists for the three biggest awards at The Age Good Food Guide Awards, revealed
Ahead of The Age Good Food Guide awards on Monday night, these are the finalists for the biggest awards. You can be guaranteed they will be great.
- Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
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