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Ben Shewry at Attica.

We know Ben Shewry doesn’t like the Good Food Guide. And we don’t care

Ben Shewry wants his restaurant Attica dropped from the Guide. This is why it won’t be.

  • Besha Rodell
Vue de monde restaurant manager Rajnor Soin has made personable service his mission.

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.

  • Besha Rodell

What do the silver and gold medals on wine bottles mean, and how do show judges decide?

The factors that determine the difference between a silver medal (90-94 points) and a gold (95-plus) can be subjective.

  • Huon Hooke

When sick, you’d best stick to chicken soup because these old-school remedies are crook

We all have our own go-to “sick food”, and thankfully we’ve moved on from these retro recipes.

  • Terry Durack
Le Foote in The Rocks.

The Good Food Guide drops Swillhouse venues, introduces workplace culture award

It’s the biggest evolution to the Guide’s approach to reviews in its four-decade history.

  • Sarah Norris
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When it comes to coffee orders, make mine a double and keep it simple

Cafe menus are overflowing with speciality drinks, but nothing beats a basic cup of black gold.

  • Terry Durack

Why you should throw some money at your favourite food shop, right now

Good cooking is 80 per cent good shopping. Great grocers and markets are your support team, writes Terry Durack.

  • Terry Durack
Soft white bread doesn’t have a “crack” to its crust.

Soft white bread is a con – no matter what the boffins do to it

Scientists reckon they can create a loaf with all the nutrition of wholemeal, but that isn’t necessarily something to celebrate, says William Sitwell.

  • William Sitwell

Pork chop for $160 per kilo, $15 mineral water… who can afford to dine out these days?

We are living in the age of the $90 steak and $30 cocktail. What’s next?

  • Terry Durack
A colourful spread at Taco Bill.

‘Eat what brings you joy’, and for our chief restaurant critic, that’s gloopy enchiladas at Taco Bill

Besha Rodell refuses to feel guilty for loving enduring Tex-Mex chain Taco Bill – fusion food in the original (and best) sense of the word.

  • Besha Rodell

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