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Red carpet, cocktails and colour from The SMH Good Food Guide 2025 Awards

The cream of NSW and ACT’s dining scenes gathered at Sydney Opera House on November 11 for the glittering Good Food Guide Awards. Here’s a snapshot (or 60) from the big night.

Photographer Steven Siewert captured some of the hottest looks (and cooks) from the red carpet.

Sam and Neil Perry.
1 / 17Sam and Neil Perry.Steven Siewert
Sarah Doyle and Lauren Eldridge.
2 / 17 Sarah Doyle and Lauren Eldridge.Steven Siewert
Yibeltal Tsegaw and Rahel Woldearegay, Gursha Ethiopian, Blacktown.
3 / 17Yibeltal Tsegaw and Rahel Woldearegay, Gursha Ethiopian, Blacktown.Steven Siewert
Alina Van and Raymond Hou, Firepop.
4 / 17Alina Van and Raymond Hou, Firepop. Steven Siewert
Petrina Baker, Sarah Norris, Erina Starkey, David Matthews, Jill Dupleix and Terry Durack.
5 / 17Petrina Baker, Sarah Norris, Erina Starkey, David Matthews, Jill Dupleix and Terry Durack.Steven Siewert
Comedor, Newtown
6 / 17 Comedor, Newtown Steven Siewert
Pilot, Canberra.
7 / 17Pilot, Canberra.Steven Siewert
Double Deuce Lounge, CBD.
8 / 17Double Deuce Lounge, CBD. Steven Siewert
9 / 17 Steven Siewert
Venessa Cowell, Billal Bawab, Billie Watson, Naysla Edwards, Brittany Macfarlane and Emma Mallinson.
10 / 17Venessa Cowell, Billal Bawab, Billie Watson, Naysla Edwards, Brittany Macfarlane and Emma Mallinson.Steven Siewert
Humbug, Newcastle.
11 / 17 Humbug, Newcastle. Steven Siewert
Young Chef of the Year finalist Lakhan Bhounsle (second from left) and friends.
12 / 17Young Chef of the Year finalist Lakhan Bhounsle (second from left) and friends.Steven Siewert
Yoshii’s Omakase, Barangaroo.
13 / 17Yoshii’s Omakase, Barangaroo. Steven Siewert
Women and Revolution board members (L-R) Bridget Raffal (Where’s Nick), Sophie Otton (She Loves you), Ella Stenning, Zoe Brunto (Lil Sis) and Saranya Kundasamy (Human Rights Commission) at the Good Food Guide awards.
14 / 17Women and Revolution board members (L-R) Bridget Raffal (Where’s Nick), Sophie Otton (She Loves you), Ella Stenning, Zoe Brunto (Lil Sis) and Saranya Kundasamy (Human Rights Commission) at the Good Food Guide awards.Steven Siewert
15 / 17 Steven Siewert
Soul Dining, CBD.
16 / 17 Soul Dining, CBD.Steven Siewert
Clam Bar, CBD
17 / 17Clam Bar, CBD Steven Siewert

Photographer Yusuke Oba captured the winners, grinners and some top canapes and drinks too, at the event.

Josh and Julie Niland, awarded three hats and Restaurant of the Year for Saint Peter, Paddington.
1 / 19Josh and Julie Niland, awarded three hats and Restaurant of the Year for Saint Peter, Paddington.Yusuke Oba
Edie Granger, daughter of Bill, pays tribute to her Legendary father.
2 / 19Edie Granger, daughter of Bill, pays tribute to her Legendary father. Yusuke Oba
3 / 19 Yusuke Oba
The team from Cricca, Windsor, awarded their first hat.
4 / 19The team from Cricca, Windsor, awarded their first hat. Yusuke Oba
Kylie Kwong.
5 / 19Kylie Kwong. Yusuke Oba
Firepop’s Alina Van and Raymond Hou, winners of New Restaurant of the Year.
6 / 19Firepop’s Alina Van and Raymond Hou, winners of New Restaurant of the Year.Yusuke Oba
7 / 19 Yusuke Oba
Baba’s Place and pals.
8 / 19Baba’s Place and pals.Yusuke Oba
Chef of the Year, Paul Farag.
9 / 19Chef of the Year, Paul Farag.Yusuke Oba
Peter Gilmore accepting Quay’s three-hat certificate for the 22nd consecutive year.
10 / 19Peter Gilmore accepting Quay’s three-hat certificate for the 22nd consecutive year.Yusuke Oba
Young Chef of the Year, Luke Bourke.
11 / 19Young Chef of the Year, Luke Bourke.Yusuke Oba
Former Good Food Guide editor Myffy Rigby and head of Good Food Sarah Norris with Jeanine Bribosia and Shannon Blanchard from The Cru..
12 / 19Former Good Food Guide editor Myffy Rigby and head of Good Food Sarah Norris with Jeanine Bribosia and Shannon Blanchard from The Cru..Yusuke Oba
Chef Orazio D’Elia (left) and Icebergs restaurateur Maurice Terzini (right).
13 / 19Chef Orazio D’Elia (left) and Icebergs restaurateur Maurice Terzini (right).Yusuke Oba
14 / 19 Yusuke Oba
Host with the most Adam Liaw.
15 / 19Host with the most Adam Liaw.Yusuke Oba
Checking out vintage editions of the Good Food Guide at the 40th annual awards.
16 / 19Checking out vintage editions of the Good Food Guide at the 40th annual awards.Yusuke Oba
Dash Rumble from Pilot and Such and Such, Sommelier of the Year Caitlin Baker from Such and Such, and Young Chef of the Year finalist, Pilot chef Noora Heiska.
17 / 19Dash Rumble from Pilot and Such and Such, Sommelier of the Year Caitlin Baker from Such and Such, and Young Chef of the Year finalist, Pilot chef Noora Heiska.Yusuke Oba
Fruit Tingles, courtesy of Archie Rose, were a big hit on the night.
18 / 19Fruit Tingles, courtesy of Archie Rose, were a big hit on the night.Yusuke Oba
Good Food Guide reviewers Terry Durack and Jill Dupleix present the three-hat winners.
19 / 19Good Food Guide reviewers Terry Durack and Jill Dupleix present the three-hat winners.Yusuke Oba

During the evening, winners and guests gathered outside the Secret Studio (more on that later) and let their hair down a little. Photos by Isabella Moore.

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Women and Revolution.
1 / 19Women and Revolution.Isabella Moore
Matt Stone and Alanna Sapwell-Stone.
2 / 19Matt Stone and Alanna Sapwell-Stone.Isabella Moore
Josh Niland, Saint Peter.
3 / 19Josh Niland, Saint Peter.Isabella Moore
Maureen Er, The White Horse, Surry Hills.
4 / 19Maureen Er, The White Horse, Surry Hills.Isabella Moore
Alina Van and Raymond Hou, Firepop, Enmore.
5 / 19Alina Van and Raymond Hou, Firepop, Enmore.Isabella Moore
Paper Daisy, Cabarita Beach.
6 / 19Paper Daisy, Cabarita Beach. Isabella Moore
Jill Dupleix and Terry Durack with Porteno Group’s Sarah Doyle (centre).
7 / 19Jill Dupleix and Terry Durack with Porteno Group’s Sarah Doyle (centre). Isabella Moore
Ona Coffee, Marrickville.
8 / 19Ona Coffee, Marrickville. Isabella Moore
Annita Potter and Mark Wotherspoon, Viand, Woolloomooloo.
9 / 19Annita Potter and Mark Wotherspoon, Viand, Woolloomooloo.Isabella Moore
Yoshii’s Omakase and Kisuke, Potts Point.
10 / 19Yoshii’s Omakase and Kisuke, Potts Point. Isabella Moore
Young Chef of the Year, Luke Bourke.
11 / 19Young Chef of the Year, Luke Bourke. Isabella Moore
Marilyn Annecchini and Giovanni Pilu, Pilu at Freshwater.
12 / 19Marilyn Annecchini and Giovanni Pilu, Pilu at Freshwater.Isabella Moore
Nat Thaipun, winner of MasterChef 2024.
13 / 19Nat Thaipun, winner of MasterChef 2024.Nat Thaipun
Oncore by Clare Smyth, Barangaroo.
14 / 19 Oncore by Clare Smyth, Barangaroo.Isabella Moore
Erik Ortolani, Ito, Surry Hills.
15 / 19Erik Ortolani, Ito, Surry Hills. Isabella Moore
Sushi Oe, Cammeray.
16 / 19Sushi Oe, Cammeray.Isabella Moore
Yoshii’s Omakase, Barangaroo.
17 / 19Yoshii’s Omakase, Barangaroo. Isabella Moore
Baba’s Place, Marrickville.
18 / 19Baba’s Place, Marrickville. Isabella Moore
Humbug, Newcastle.
19 / 19Humbug, Newcastle. Isabella Moore

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