Special occasion
- Review
- Cape Schanck
Barragunda Dining
One of Australia’s most ambitious farm-to-table experiences.
- Emma Breheny
- Review
- Sydney
‘Haute couture in cake form’: This patisserie sells exquisite pastries that put flavour first
Irish chef Aoife Noonan helms a cake shop that blends the elegance of a French patisserie with the artistry of Japanese-inspired flavours.
- Lenny Ann Low
- 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
- Sydney
Terry Durack saves one of the year’s best openings until last for his final review
The Clam Bar team’s new Italian diner is a nostalgic party serving a fresh remix of Italian dishes. And it makes a fittingly fabulous venue for Terry Durack’s last review.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Sydney
The Grill at The International
An international grill with a distinctly local flavour.
- Erina Starkey
- Review
- Canberra
This high-energy restaurant from a star Melbourne group has Canberra talking
Melbourne’s Lucas Restaurants group’s first Canberra venture, Carlotta, has pulled out all the stops, with a talented chef, wood-fired oven and house-made pasta.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Petersham
This laid-back inner west spot is like a vine-clad European backyard
Shared meals and outdoor dining give customers a taste of Portugal at Lunas in Petersham.
- Lenny Ann Low
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