Stokehouse site makes The Cut
New owners dub Melbourne Stokehouse site Alfred; Brisbane Spring is sprung; and other gossip from our top kitchens.
Food & Drink
Sting’s message in a bottle
Sting serenades the vines at his 16th century Italian estate. Now he’s one of the world’s 100 top winemakers.
Dine again invite for our critic
John Lethlean says he’s unlikely to take up Hill of Grace’s offer of a return visit after his controversial no-star review.
Amateur fishers ‘absolutely conned’
A battle between a canny fisherman, his allies in the restaurant trade and recreational fishers has erupted over scallops.
Summer day, catching crabs
We hobble gingerly over hot coastal rocks to the cool, blue sea. It’s not one of those cliches; the water really was aquamarine.
It’s a wild ride
Moppity Vineyards has ridden the tiger – sometimes on the crest of fortune, then plunging to the depths of misfortune.
Rock-star market gardener
Jean-Martin Fortier is in Australia to share practical advice about starting an organic market garden from scratch.
Haute and bothered
A birthday celebration at a posh noshery ends on an inedibly sour note.
Stumped by no stars review
This catering company’s expensive restaurant is lifeless and ill-informed. I can’t give it even half a star.
Sorry, we don’t serve that
You can’t order sushi at a French bistro. So why do diners expect wine lists to be all things to all people?
Miso Soup
Miso soup is savoury and comforting. Use brown miso for an intense hit, and white miso for a more mellow approach.
When GOD was a duck
Greg and Jodi Clarke’s Just Duck is a high-end, self-published combo of stories, recipes and sound duck info.
A finer shot selection
Former Test cricketer Ed Cowan is competing internationally again, this time in the cut-throat coffee business.
Eatery bans bankers, not dogs
A Michelin-lauded restaurant owner is refusing to serve bankers after his demand for a loan was turned down.
From supplier to stir-fryer
A providore to restaurants of excellent Asian ingredients has opened his own kitchen. The dishes are delicious.
Top award for Aussie chef
One of Australia’s best-known chefs has been honoured with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.
A festival for all
Melbourne’s premier gourmet festival is broadening its appeal. Now it’s targeting kids, beer drinkers and film fans.
McGlone spreads his wings
Kiwi chef Morgan McGlone is expanding his expertise beyond Belle’s super-hot and successful chicken wings.
Top restaurant ditches meat
Is this the start of the end for Australia’s current obsession with meat-focused restaurants?
The Italians we love
Chianti bottles on checked cloths have gone, but our great Italian restaurants remain true to their culinary heritage.
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