Eating out
Clam Bar team opens subterranean Italian diner Neptune’s Grotto
The former Tokonoma space, right underneath Clam Bar, has been transformed into a New York-style bordello with a classic northern Italian menu.
- Scott Bolles
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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.
- David Matthews
Three Blue Ducks to open in ‘quintessentially Australian’ pub
This summer, you’ll be able to snack on California-inspired bites such as tacos and lobster rolls in Hotel Brunswick’s beer garden or in the pub restaurant.
- Scott Bolles
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.
Two big Good Food Guide winners are joining forces to open a surprising European venue
Chef-owner Dan Puskas of Stanmore fine-diner and Alex Kelly from Baba’s Place will open a new venue serving ‘plenty of old-school Hungarian classics’.
- Scott Bolles
‘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.
- 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.
- David Matthews and Callan Boys
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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.
- 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.
- Scott Bolles
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- Paddington
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.
- Terry Durack
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