Besha Rodell
Besha Rodell is the anonymous chief restaurant critic for The Age and Good Weekend.
Patient, kind and generous: Chef Greg Malouf’s enduring kitchen legacy
Before anyone had heard of Yotam Ottolenghi, this year’s Vittoria Coffee Legend Award winner was introducing Melburnians to Middle Eastern flavours.
- by Besha Rodell
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Yarraville
Yarraville just became a whole lot cooler with this delicious slice of modern Greek dining
This all-day Greek cafe and no-bookings wine bar in Yarraville exudes cool. It helps, of course, that the food is fantastic.
- by Besha Rodell
Families, fights and flying dough: The pizza place where Melbourne grew up
After more than 50 years, the family behind Papa Gino’s – a Lygon Street institution that families and students have flocked to for decades – are hanging up their aprons.
- by Besha Rodell
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Southbank
Is this new Mexican eatery the quality Southgate venue we’ve been waiting for?
Some of the food at this riverside restaurant left our critic giddy with excitement. But there were a few spills amid the thrills.
- by Besha Rodell
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Carlton North
Why did the critic cross the Carlton North road? To order this ‘utterly delicious’ chicken dish
An exciting Rathdowne Street newcomer Malin brings a freshness and exuberance that sets it apart from a crowded field.
- by Besha Rodell
Opinion
Fine dining
Australia is leading the world in bringing joy and friendliness to fine dining
As we announce the Service Excellence Award finalists for this year’s Good Food Guide, Melbourne’s chief restaurant critic celebrates the death of pompous, robotic service.
- by Besha Rodell
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Melbourne
Farewell, fusion tacos. This sunny CBD bar may be the start of Melbourne’s Latino age
The Mexican, Central and South American food scene here is stronger than ever. And this Little Collins Street newcomer delivers some of the best versions around.
- by Besha Rodell
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Healesville
This rare treat might be gone by the time you read this, but dinner will be no less delicious
Chef Joel Bowers is creating magic with fleeting seasonal ingredients at No.7.
- by Besha Rodell
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Fitzroy
Bang or a whimper? The verdict on Fitzroy’s much-hyped StandardX hotel’s restaurant
It has boho-glam looks and backing from a luxury international hotel chain. But does the street-level restaurant deliver the goods?
- by Besha Rodell
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Melbourne
The modern wine cave offering sophisticated snacks and education by the glass
Laneway newcomer Circl is uncorking the good bottles, pairing them with dishes made by a chef with fine-dining credentials.
- by Besha Rodell
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Melbourne
‘Of all the recent restaurant openings in Melbourne, this feels the most exciting’
You know you’re in Melbourne when you’re welcomed into this lovely bluestone restaurant tucked behind a church.
- by Besha Rodell
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