Fine dining
From cut-price margaritas to mini tasting menus: 10 of Sydney’s best-value dining deals
A three-hatted restaurant experience for less, $10 yum cha and other dining specials that give you more bang for buck this month.
- by Bianca Hrovat
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‘Nothing to do with losing a hat’: Top chef from downgraded restaurant attacks reviewers
Award-winning Attica chef and owner Ben Shewry has accused the restaurant review system of being “oppressive”, saying it contributed to intense pressure on the industry.
- by Tom Cowie
The $165 utensil you need in your kitchen, according to this top chef
He reckons it will make everything you cook, from fish, chicken and beef to vegetables (and even toast) better. “If people want to steal [it], that’s a good sign.”
- by Matt Shea
Australian fine wines are world-class. So why don’t they dominate our drinks lists?
Our wines win trophies all over the world, but many restaurant lists still draw heavily on imports.
- by Katie Spain
George Calombaris’ Sydney expansion plans fall over after only five months
The celebrity chef will step aside as a new operator takes the reins at Alpha while Peter Conistis opens his mammoth waterfront venture at Brighton-le-Sands.
- by Scott Bolles
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Restaurant news
Team behind award-winning Maybe Sammy cocktail bar splits from heavyweight hospitality group
The end of the landmark deal follows Alpha and the Love Tilly Group parting ways with Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group.
- by Scott Bolles
No booze? No problems. These six drinks will see Perth through Dry July
Whether you’re staying in or hitting the town, saying no to alcohol no longer means no to flavour or excitement, and this list will definitely get you motivated.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
The surprising toddler-inspired dining trend sweeping Sydney restaurants
Forget the 7.30pm dinner. Sydneysiders now prefer to eat at 6pm or even earlier, according to dining data and veteran restaurateurs.
- by Scott Bolles
Dine at Australia’s best restaurants with the Good Food Gift Card
Accepted at 800 restaurants around the country, including hatted restaurants such as Attica and Quay.
- by Good Food
Former Tetsuya’s and Rockpool chefs turn to surprising new solo ventures
Chef Josh Raine flies solo with a $200 six-course degustation, while Corey Costelloe shirks the high end of town for his first venture at the former STIX Cafe site.
- by Scott Bolles
In the World’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2024, one country really stood out
As the home to the number one and two restaurants in the world right now, this European favourite should be top of your list for any food-focused travel plans.
- by Callan Boys
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