Our summer reading and drinking list
From historical fiction and meditations on the future of cities to of-the-moment food talk, here are our picks of this summer's best beach and poolside reads - with drinks to match, naturally.
Three of the best boutique hotels in Paris
A new crop of centrally located boutique hotels places flâneurs in the heart of Paris.
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Barbecuing tips from chefs
Big Green Egg or binchotan, asado or braai - there's more than one way to stoke a fire. We ask chefs for their hot tips and tricks for summer grilling.
Perth’s best cafés
Where to get the best coffee, breakfast and pastries in Perth, as seen in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, published in August 2017.
Watermelon shaved ice with basil syrup
Watermelon makes for a refreshing summer treat on its own but with the addition of basil, its flavour is transformed into something altogether more delicious. Try this powerful combination in a shaved ice dessert.
Burnt cocoa sponge cake
Don't be fooled: this rich fondant-like cake is so simple to prepare it could soon become your standby for all those moments when a last-minute dessert is required.
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Cruising the Yangzi River, where old meets new
Tracking upstream on the mighty Yangzi, Richard Cooke observes the confluence of old and new.
Kitchen gardens Italian-style
We forage through the kitchen gardens of three very different enthusiasts, all of whom are inspired by the Italian approach to home-grown produce. Step into the garden with us.
Jock Zonfrillo on Australia’s native ingredients revolution
Australia's indigenous ingredients belong on shelves and in our everyday lives, says Orana chef Jock Zonfrillo. How to get there?
Poly’s potato scallops
This riff on the classic Australian snack by Poly's head chef Mat Lindsay is a more grown-up version, but just as moreish.
Gordon Ramsay’s New Year’s resolutions
The British chef on ambition, criticism and pressure.
Scenes from the 2018 Portsea Polo
From frills and fedoras to Stella Artois and snacks, here are scenes from a weekend at the Portsea Polo.
Adelaide’s best bars
The best bars in Adelaide, as seen in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, published in August 2017
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Burnt leeks with sesame seed sauce
By cooking leeks whole - tough outer layers and all - you achieve a wonderfully tender result with the flesh inside.
Coconut-caramel pavlova
This pavlova recipe is a pure taste of the tropics, with a coconut yoghurt taking the place of the usual whipped cream. Be creative with your toppings, whether that means lychee, mangosteen or another summer favourite.
Australia Day recipe favourites
From classic vanilla slice to the reinvented lamington — we've rounded up 12 Australia Day recipes that won't disappoint.
Roasted pineapple with chilli salt
Pineapple roasted rôtisserie-style is a revelation. It could only be a dessert by Mat Lindsay of Ester and Poly.
Meow Meow: how I travel
The cabaret performer travels with sequins and heels in her hand luggage and, ideally, Barry Humphries in the seat beside her.
5 places to visit in Wellington, New Zealand
Your guide to the Coolest Little Capital.
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The best food photos of 2017
As the year wraps up, we delve into the pages of GT to find the dishes that shaped 2017. Here's what we cooked, ate and shared over the past 12 months.
Peter Gilmore plays his ace
The Executive Chef at Quay and Bennelong is heading to Melbourne to headline the AO Chef Series in conjunction with Australian Open. Here, he talks Pat Rafter, pig and the sea and his favourite Melbourne hangouts.
24 hours in Byron Bay
From bohemian surf town to hipster hotspot, here’s how to do Australia’s summertime it-destination in style.
Shed bars of Adelaide
These secret home-styled bars are dotted across the South Australian capital - and with every bar an extension of its owner's personality, no two are quite the same. Step inside.
Baby lettuce hearts with pistachio dressing and parmesan
Baby lettuce hearts with pistachio dressing and parmesan recipe - For pistachio dressing, process ingredients in a blender until smooth and season generously to taste.
Our favourite Australian dishes of 2017
Our picks for the best restaurant dishes around Australia in 2017.
Metallic cutlery
Knives, forks and spoons in black, gold and copper make chic alternatives to silver or stainless steel dinnerware.
Christmas baker’s delight
Kenwood's Chef XL Titanium is the ultimate gift this Christmas.
The gifts Gourmet Traveller are giving for Christmas
When it comes to thoughtful gifts, this year’s GT x Sorry Thanks I Love You Christmas boutique has them in spades. Take inspiration from what team GT will be stashing under the tree.
Christmas gifts chosen by our Restaurant Award winners
For this year's Christmas Boutique, we recruited some of the country's most influential tastemakers to nominate their favourite kitchen staples.
Crumbed rice paper rolls with crab and green sriracha mayo
"This dish has been a mainstay since Liberté opened," says chef Amy Hamilton. "It's pure party food; fun, and deceptively easy."
Our favourite dishes: December 2017
Our team shares their favourite plates of the moment.
Retro glassware
Stylish ’60s-inspired etched glassware brings just enough retro kitsch to get the party started and the drinks flowing.
Join us for GT’s boutique cruise dinner
Join us for a special dinner hosted by boutique cruise specialist Silversea to toast the launch of its flagship, Silver Muse, the latest in luxe ocean travel.
Greenglass
REVIEW Entering this first-floor hideaway feels like tumbling through a wormhole into the Haut-Marais. The room is high-ceilinged, bookended by heritage windows, with timber floors and a sleek comptoir-bar. A sibling venture for Happy Boy, Greenglass reveals similar genes, with affable staff and an infectious verve for wine-friendly fare. By day, it’s a café; at […]
Black Bird
REVIEW This flamboyantly decked-out, first-floor space is so jam-packed with look-at-me patterns, hues and textures, first-time diners could easily fail to notice the extraordinary river and scenic views. Fortunately, the kitchen is adept at grabbing the attention of guests, so you’ll surely recall the well-plated fare. Saffron-laced aïoli and toasty brioche are perfect partners for […]
Ceramic dinnerware
Ceramic bowls and plates with modern details, organic shapes and contrasting hues meld the classic with the contemporary for bold impact.
Gourmet Traveller’s Christmas Gift Guide 2017
From Australia's first vermouth to fantastic new reads, summer style essentials, playful stocking fillers and stylish kitchen appliances, these are a few of our favourite things to gift loved ones this Christmas.
How to throw a party
After years behind the stick at Manhattan’s best watering holes, Jim Meehan knows his way around a drink. Here’s how he likes to throw down at home.
Taste of Melbourne program highlights
Make your own gin, catch your food heroes in action and watch a head-to-head battle between Sydney and Melbourne chefs.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi opens
Inspired by traditional Arabic architecture, the “museum city” of Louvre Abu Dhabi - spread across 55 buildings on 64,000 square metres - is open after 11 years of anticipation.
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Hisense unveils the latest in kitchen cool
The leaders in kitchen innovation release a new trio of smart fridges.
Bellota
REVIEW Freshly shucked, peak-condition Bateman’s Bay oysters? Sliced to order Spanish, Italian and locally made charcuterie? Or how about gnochetti tossed with slow-cooked lamb, anchovies, green olives and ricotta salata? Wine might get top billing at Bellota, given it’s a wine bar attached and with direct access to the Prince Wine Store and its 3000-plus […]
Hobart’s best cafés
The best cafés in Hobart, as seen in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, published in August 2017.
The launch of the GT x STILY Christmas Boutique
On 20 November, Gourmet Traveller launched their second Christmas Boutique with good friends Sorry Thanks I Love You, inviting our closest friends to STILY’s store in The Rocks for a sneak peek at the very special food, drinks and objects on offer. Here’s a look at the launch party. To start planning your gift list, […]
4 must-see cities along the Danube
Flowing through 10 countries, it's little wonder the enchanting Danube river is one of the most popular cruise routes in the world.
Melbourne’s best cafés
Melbourne's best addresses for coffee, snacks and all-day fare, as featured in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, published in August 2017.
Three of the best Italian villas with views
For a taste of the high life Italian style, gather friends and family in a villa with a view.
Bacash
REVIEW Michael Bacash is Melbourne’s fish whisperer, the man who sets the local seafood standard. He and Fiona Perkins have been serving top-notch dishes in their charcoal-toned restaurant for 15 years and at Toofey’s before that. It’s a grown-up place (chaps, get out that collared shirt), but easy and casual, too, with spot-on service. Oysters? […]
Sean’s Kitchen
REVIEW Sean’s Kitchen is celebration city, embracing the ethos of an eclectic New York-style brasserie. Its high vaulted ceiling, hanging jamon and impressive kitchen flames erupting from the charcoal station create exuberance soaked up by an eager crowd of diners. The casual downstairs bistro space pulls off its amalgam of railway diner-meets-butcher shop chic; upstairs […]
The A-Z of cooking terms
Your kitchen bible, explaining everything you need to know to navigate your way through a recipe, a French restaurant menu and more.
Inside Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
The latest development on Cape Town’s blossoming V&A Waterfront is the continent’s first museum of modern African art.
Our favourite dishes: November 2017
Our team shares their favourite plates of the moment.
The perfect gift for every gourmet
Give the gift of an unforgettable dining experience, hand selected by the Gourmet Traveller team.
Recipes with blue cheese
Whether it's baked into a tart with pumpkin and thyme or used as your secret weapon in a cheese soufflé, blue cheese is one of those ingredients that always adds and never takes away.
Australia’s most unique hotels and escapes
Unique landscapes demand exceptional lodgings, and Australia has both in abundance.
Brisbane’s best cafés
The best cafés in Brisbane's city limits, as seen in the 2018 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide.
Eleven Madison Park’s new look
The fine-diner, ranked number one in the 2017 World's 50 Best Restaurants list, is back open for business after four months of renovations.
Our favourite spas in Australia
Australia does relaxation better than most places - perhaps it's a result of our famously laid-back attitude to life. Here are some of our favourite spas to while away the hours soaking, meditating or being pampered.
What is karkalla?
Beach banana, pigface – whatever you call it, this native succulent adds a welcome salty hit and juicy crunch to fish dishes, salads and stir-fries.
Where to watch the 2017 Melbourne Cup
The question of where to gather on the first Tuesday in November, whether it’s for the race itself or the best flutes in town, doesn’t need to be difficult. With this guide, you can be sure of the form, with each venue offering a quality mix of atmosphere, dining and, of course, bubbles. As for your bets, you’re on your own we’re afraid.
The sustainable way
For James Viles, ingredients must not just be the best - they must also be sustainable. The chef explains how what’s good for the planet is good for the plate.
Where to eat, stay and explore in Munich
The once-fusty Bavarian capital brims with energy, globetrotting cooking and hip ’hoods, writes Emma Sloley.
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Clayton Wells opens Blackwattle in Singapore
Blackwattle, the Singaporean sister to Sydney restaurant Automata, is open. We spoke to chef Clayton Wells about how Blackwattle has developed and what diners can expect.
The Tamarind
REVIEW Spending a few hours at Spicers Tamarind Retreat feels like an escape. Even if you’re not staying the night, you can still enjoy the lush rainforest backdrop from the restaurant and chill out. The Tamarind is driven by warm, friendly service and the dining pavilion takes inspiration from Thailand, with the menu meandering around […]
Chin Chin Sydney review
Chin Chin Sydney’s tune might be familiar, but it still has half the city nodding along.
Three of the best ski lodges in Colorado
Heading to the northern slopes? Here’s the pick of ski lodges in Colorado.
Australia’s best sandwiches
Here are 20 of the country’s best sandwiches to wrap your hands around, from rolls to toasties, bar snacks to dessert.
Embla is coming to Sydney for a one-off dinner at Monopole
Two of Australia's leading wine bars, one menu, lots of fun.
A taste of Italy
Fiats and gelato – what could be more Italian?
Hiking South Australia’s geographic extremes
For a taste of South Australia’s extreme wilderness in extreme comfort, Helen Anderson dovetails hikes into the Flinders Ranges and along the sea cliffs of Kangaroo Island.
Sydney’s best sandwiches
Here are Sydney’s best sandwiches to wrap your hands around.
What will be on the menu at Noma 2.0?
The opening of Noma 2.0 may have been delayed until 2018, but we’ve got some idea of what might appear on the menu thanks to the power of Instagram.
Hartsyard
REVIEW Hartsyard opened in 2012 when American fare here, beyond mediocre fast-food joints, was largely an anomaly. Now it’s everywhere, making you wonder how a restaurant can peddle fried chicken for $33. (Sure, it’s juicy, crisp and golden, but we’re talking four pieces of chicken here.) Perhaps it’s because the smart décor and deft service […]
Eight candles for the table
Instagram be damned – candlelight is still the ultimate mood-setter at the table. Here are eight to suit any room.
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Melbourne’s best sandwiches
Here are Melbourne's best sandwiches to wrap your hands around, from bacon sangas to abalone katsu on fluffy white.
The Terrace Restaurant
REVIEW The long drive at All Saints makes a stately impression, flanked by old elms, manicured gardens and the 19th-century castle housing All Saints’ historic winery and cellar door. Its restaurant, however, is a thoroughly modern space offering a warm welcome, charming service and food as unpretentious as the charcuterie plate of house-made terrine, cured […]
Longrain
REVIEW Oh, Longrain, can it really have been 17 years already? You take bookings now, and what was the bar when you first opened is now home to large booths, so the dining is no longer strictly communal. Your service is a mix of switched-on and cursory, and you’re as loud as bustling as ever, […]
Sydney’s best burgers
The best burgers Sydney has to offer, as seen in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, published in August 2017.
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First look: Chin Chin Sydney
Chin Chin Sydney will open on 2 October in Surry Hills, after many months of anticipation. We took a look inside and spoke to Chris Lucas about what to expect.
A pro’s guide to travel photography
Angle, ease and simplicity; Stefan Haworth's guide to acing the travel shot.
Shannon Bennett’s approach to a sustainable restaurant
For Shannon Bennett, produce must have a positive impact on its surroundings — or no impact at all. Here, the chef explains his decision to run a sustainable kitchen at Vue de monde and shares how he practices what he preaches.
AA Gill on how Australians appreciate food
Touring Australia in 2014, AA Gill finds a refreshing attitude to age and a healthier relationship to food than he expects – and a wine to remember. Jock Zonfrillo was there for the fun.
Doot Doot Doot
REVIEW Don’t let the silly name fool you. Doot Doot Doot, the marquee restaurant at Jackalope, Gourmet Traveller’s 2017 Hotel of the Year, is a must-do when on the Mornington Peninsula. For starters, there’s the 10,000-bulb chandelier pulsing above the dark-hued dining room. Then there’s a wine focus that embraces the estate’s Willow Creek repertoire […]
Shōbōsho’s chicken and prawn wontons, chicken dashi and Chinese broccoli
A soul-reviving soup.
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Stone’s Throw
REVIEW Chef Quentin Whittle cleverly rethinks suburban bistro style by borrowing boldly from many cultures and producing a variety of share plates with generosity and flair. Salmon sashimi with tahini yoghurt sets the mood – its strong salt levels met with a robust mix of chilli, sumac, candied walnuts, chopped herbs and salmon roe. A […]
Magill Estate Kitchen
REVIEW Visiting Magill Estate is like travelling in time: past Dr Penfold’s 1840s cottage, up to bluestone cellars housing Australia’s most famous wine. Back to the future, Magill Estate Kitchen is a sleek daytime dining space to complement the wine tasting room, contained in contemporary pavilions overlooking vines down to the city. The casual lunch […]
Margan
REVIEW Sitting pretty in wine country, surrounded by mountain and vineyard, Margan is more than worthy of a detour. The estate bottles its share of fine wine (not least the shiraz), but it’s also a fine place to while away an hour or two at the table. They’re good at growing things other than grapes, […]
Iberia
REVIEW Inspired by Spain and Portugal without slipping into caricature, Iberia captures authenticity on the plate. The serious kitchen brigade concentrates on subtleties, best seen in dishes highlighting carefully sourced seafood and vegetables. Grilled perch fillet sits with peas, almond and fennel. Caldoso is rich and fulfilling, its deep, savoury broth augmented by chickpeas and […]
Timbre Kitchen
REVIEW Simplicity is Timbre Kitchen’s spirit animal. It’s present in the room, an airy space furnished with rush-seated chairs and bare timber tables, set among vines with the Tamar River somewhere off in the distance. It’s also there in the breezy but competent service and in the drinks list that mixes Velo wines (from the […]
Piermont Homestead
REVIEW In a chic space designed by Hecker Guthrie, Piermont Retreat’s restaurant makes a luxury out of seasonality – using a small pool of ingredients in rigorously inventive ways. While those who need a menu may struggle, true bliss comes from letting go and seeing what lands. It might be a pork terrine animated by […]
The General Wine Bar & Kitchen
REVIEW Here’s a fresh concept: two wineries (Mr. Riggs Wine Co & Zonte’s Footstep) develop a joint cellar door in McLaren Flat as a bar, sales outlet and kitchen, encouraging customers to taste their expansive ranges. Consequently, the nimble kitchen caters for a variety of appetites, but has an unconventional way of creating a two-to-four […]
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Landscape
REVIEW When the wine list comes with a table of contents and the waitress acts out the backstory of your dinner’s cooking fuel, it’s fair to expect a lot of words with your food. Luckily, the meal speaks for itself. The marquee dishes are meat plus smoke. A bell jar adds theatre to an elegant […]
Ettie’s
REVIEW Riding the Hobart wine-bar new wave, Ettie’s is the safe word to its more outré peers – a bistro where the pan-roasted chicken evokes rose-hued Sunday lunch reveries and the house sourdough is worth smuggling home for supper. Its slick CBD digs has the ghost of that sweet little wine bar in Paris, while […]
The Recreation
REVIEW Three guys with fine-dining experience walk into a North Fitzroy pub. The punchline? A local with all its hospitality fundamentals in place, a cracker of a wine list and a menu that includes name-brand steak (Hopkins River, O’Connor) with chips and snags with barbecued onions alongside more complex dishes like superb blood pudding and […]
Terroir Auburn
REVIEW Chef Dan Moss has learned a lot since moving to the Clare Valley in 2012 and opening this boutique bistro. His initial eagerness for experimenting meant dishes sometimes got confusing. But time has tempered the chef’s style and his understanding of regional ingredients has grown. So consider his locavore menu afresh, starting with haloumi, […]
St Hugo
REVIEW It’s no surprise that wine is the focal point here: the restaurant is surrounded by vineyards and a nearby cellar door showcases St Hugo’s collection. The multinational owner, Pernod Ricard, is also presenting the venue as a lavish extension of its prestige wine brand. An intimate dining room has been constructed within a restored […]
Shadow Wine Bar
REVIEW Shadow by name and aesthetic, this restaurant cuts a sophisticated silhouette on Northbridge’s main artery. Clever use of light drapes the banquettes and open bar with a cocoon-like intimacy; it also accentuates the room’s industrial good looks. Chirpy service, a weighty wine offering and the freedom to drink, snack and dine makes the in-house […]
Rosa’s Canteen
REVIEW What to choose on Rosa Mitchell’s ever-changing seasonal menu? The pasta alone can slay you – six types to pick from, perhaps rustic ravioli or a ripper Sicilian-style linguine with prawns and pistachio pesto? Antipasti? Crusty sourdough goes well with the creamy buffalo mozzarella and chopped green olive. But then there’s the grilled calamari […]
Long Chim
REVIEW As neighbours go, it’s hard to picture an odder couple than the State Buildings and its basement lodger Long Chim, a faux-grunge funhouse of brash music, graffiti and food. David Thompson, Australia’s culinary ambassador to Thailand, serves conventional and uncompromising street food at this sharply styled diner that’s turned Perth dining on its head. […]
Ricky & Pinky
REVIEW Andrew McConnell strikes again at Ricky & Pinky, a Hong Kong-style diner inside the Builders Arms Hotel. Exposed gold pipes, pastel banquettes, and paper napkins project casual glam, and there’s a snacky, shareable menu to match. Using high-end ingredients, such as free-range meat from McConnell’s nearby Meatsmith butchery, his head chef ArChan Chan puts […]
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