Good Food Guide 2025
The woman behind the breakfast empire: After Bill Granger’s death, Natalie Elliott steps into sun
It was a love story that began over corn fritters, and went on to conquer the culinary world. Now, Natalie is tentatively rediscovering joy in continuing her husband’s legacy.
- by Bianca Hrovat
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It’s the first time these unlikely Western Sydney suburbs scored a Good Food Guide hat
A trend has emerged in the 2025 Guide: the geography of Sydney’s hats is beginning to shift.
- by David Matthews
Red carpet, cocktails and colour from The SMH Good Food Guide 2025 Awards
The cream of NSW’s dining scene gathered at Sydney Opera House on November 11 for the glittering Good Food Guide Awards. Here’s a snapshot (or 50) from the big night.
‘Raise the bar’: First Cultural Change Champion calls for action at Good Food Guide awards
More must be done to make hospitality a safe industry for women, heard the crowd at the 40th annual awards ceremony.
- by Bianca Hrovat
The Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year sets sights on western Sydney
Good Food Guide young chef of the year Luke Bourke is focused on western Sydney, where he can explore his heritage and mentor other young Indigenous chefs.
- by David Matthews and Callan Boys
One of the top dining trends of 2024 is fun and easy to make at home, too
Something magical happens when you thread ingredients onto skewers, then apply heat.
- by Katrina Meynink
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Everything you need to know from the SMH Good Food Guide 2025 Awards
Catch up on all the action, hats, finalists and winners from the 40th anniversary celebration of the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.
Bill Granger honoured with SMH Good Food Guide Legend Award
Australia’s sunniest culinary ambassador has been recognised for his outstanding long-term contribution to the hospitality industry. And for avocado on toast.
- by Jill Dupleix
What’s up, what’s down: Which restaurants gained (and lost) hats in the new SMH Good Food Guide
While emerging talent flourishes in Sydney’s inner west, some of the city’s most loved restaurants lost a hat at the launch of the Good Food Guide 2025.
- by Scott Bolles
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Can’t snag a table at the new Restaurant of the Year? Stroll into the (fancy) bar instead
The new three-hat home for chef Josh Niland’s fish cookery includes a walk-in bar serving seafood-led snacks such as swordfish empanada and curry fish pie.
- by Terry Durack
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