• Review
• Sydney

Lee Ho Fook was revolutionary in Melbourne. Now it’s in Sydney, does it live up to the hype?

When Victor Liong opened more than a decade ago, he brought a refreshing high-wire approach to Chinese food. Can his venue be replicated in Sydney?

• David Matthews

• Review
• Newtown

Continental Deli crew’s new Newtown spot channels New York vibes with a cherry on top

Joe’s Tavern has opened in the former home of vegetarian venue Flora, and it’s quite the flip: out with the mushroom bolognese, in with a pig or lamb plate.

• Callan Boys

• Review
• Penrith

River views and big steaks: Ambitious one-hat Sinclair’s ‘ripples with value’

Book a spot at the six-seat chef’s table for an approachable menu of finely finessed dishes including wagyu sirloin and grilled LP’s pork sausage.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Port Melbourne

Katy Perry booked out this entire venue, and you might find yourself belting out a tune, too

Dani Valent said this experience restaurant initially had the awkwardness of an office team-building exercise, but the ick was erased by a sustained good vibe.

• Dani Valent

• Review
• Birregurra

Brae

A study in sustainability, a love letter to regional luxury.

• Review
• Melbourne

MoVida

The place that put Hosier Lane on the dining map.

• Review
• Fitzroy

Cutler

Andrew McConnell’s inky fine diner celebrates its sweet sixteenth.

• Review
• Kyneton

Marchesa

Big city prowess meets country town generosity.

• Review
• North Melbourne

Manze

Exuberant bolthole that stands out like the island paradise it represents.

• Review
• Red Hill South

Many Little

A bolt of brilliance in the Peninsula’s leafy hinterland.