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Gourmet Traveller is Australia’s trusted authority on food, travel and luxury lifestyle, bringing the latest news and trends to life through quality journalism, enticing recipes and evocative photography. For more than 55 years, it has been inspiring and informing Australians with the best in cooking, dining, travelling and shopping. Our critics bring the expertise of years of critical eating, drinking and writing to the table. Plus, as the country’s leading title in the luxury sector, Gourmet Traveller works closely with Australia’s leaders in the travel and hospitality industries to give our readers exclusive access. The Gourmet Traveller legacy is one of trust, prestige and relevance.

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Do I need extra sauce for a braised beef dish?

Can you tell me how to make a red wine jus to serve with braised beef? By HELEN Emma Knowles, Gourmet Traveller food director, writes: Braises, by nature, have their own sauce by virtue of the cooking method. Usually you would braise meat in wine and stock (along with vegetables and other aromatics). If the […]
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Beef 101

Australian beef. Where do we start? By Gourmet Traveller Australian beef is big. Big overseas, where it graces the menus of leading restaurants in the US, UK, China and Japan, and big at home, where we’re buying more of it than ever for our own kitchens and paying top-dollar for it when we dine out. […]
2008 Best on the Best
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2008 Best on the Best

The best on the best: we asked nine of the nation’s best chefs to spill the beans on their favourite suppliers, products and diversions for our April Best of the Best issue. Here are the insider picks, some well known, some off the beaten track. *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, […]
2008 Best on the Best: Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue de Monde, Melbourne
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2008 Best on the Best: Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue de Monde, Melbourne

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne *Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney *Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove *David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue […]
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2008 Best on the Best: Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane
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2008 Best on the Best: Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne * Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney * Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove * David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon […]
2008 Best on the Best: Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney
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2008 Best on the Best: Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne *Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney *Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove *David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue […]
2008 Best on the Best: David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth
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2008 Best on the Best: David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne *Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney *Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove *David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue […]
2008 Best on the Best: Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove
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2008 Best on the Best: Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne * Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney * Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove * David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon […]
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2008 Best on the Best: Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane
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2008 Best on the Best: Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne *Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney *Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove *David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue […]
2008 Best on the Best: Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney
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2008 Best on the Best: Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne *Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney *Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove *David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue […]
2008 Best on the Best: Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne
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2008 Best on the Best: Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne *Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney *Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove *David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue […]
2008 Best on the Best: Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford
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2008 Best on the Best: Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford

The Chefs *Alla Wolf-Tasker, chef/owner, Lake House, Daylesford *Andrew McConnell, chef, Three, One, Two, Melbourne *Peter Gilmore, chef, Quay, Sydney *Bruno Loubet, chef, Baguette, Brisbane *Nick Holloway, chef/co-owner, Nu Nu, Palm Cove *David Coomer, chef, Star Anise, Perth *Chui Lee Luk, chef/owner, Claude’s, Sydney ONLINE EXCLUSIVE *Jason Peppler, chef/owner, Isis, Brisbane *Shannon Bennett, chef/owner, Vue […]
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Explainers

Cotechino conundrum

I have a large cotechino in cryovac. I plan on poaching the cotechino in the cryovac, then grilling half (in pieces) for Easter Sunday lunch. Can I freeze the remaining poached half to reheat or grill later? By Lulu Emma Knowles, Gourmet Traveller food director, writes: The rule of thumb is that meat should be […]
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Should I soak my fish before cooking it?

We fish the Dams in Queensland and have been told that after filleting and skinning our Australian bass and yellowbelly we should soak them in a solution of salt water: 2 dessertspoons of salt to 3 cups of water. The traveller’s story has it that it takes the muddy taste from the fish, and after […]
Byron Bay watch
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Byron Bay watch

Byron Bay just keeps getting better, but it’s the satellite communities of Bangalow and Brunswick Heads that have turned up the heat with their own brand of cosmopolitan cool. Dive in.
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Explainers

Where can I buy tapioca pearls?

Where can I buy tapioca pearls? By Maureen1450 Emma Knowles, Gourmet Traveller food director, writes: You can find tapioca pearls at select delicatessens and sometimes at health food stores. Another good source is Asian grocery stores and supermarkets. The Thai Kee IGA in Chinatown is a good bet in Sydney.
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Where can I find quark?

My German colleague is very disappointed that she is unable to locate quark in Australia as this is the vital ingredient in many German cakes and slices. Do you know of a local supplier? By Alison Wright Emma Knowles, Gourmet Traveller food director, writes: Quark is available at some health food stores and delicatessens, but […]
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Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide key

WINE ★ ★ ★ Put simply, this restaurant offers one of the finest, most interesting and most mouth-watering. ★ ★ An outstanding, well-presented selection of wine that makes a significant contribution to overall appeal of the establishment. ★ A restaurant notable for the quality and sustainability of its cellar.
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How to soak saffron

Why do I need to soak saffron? Adelaide Lucas, Gourmet Traveller‘s assistant food editor, writes: “Saffron threads are typically soaked in warm liquid beforehand if they’re not being added to a wet dish. Soak your saffron in warm water, stock, wine or milk, depending on what you plan to add it to; this aids in […]
Food News

Why do I keep getting charged for bread?

Being charged for bread in restaurants makes me crazy. Shouldn’t bread be free? What’s the story? By lilninja Gourmet Traveller features editor and restaurant critic, Pat Nourse, writes: “The best restaurants, as a rule, tend to offer bread and water, if not a little more, as soon as you take your table as a simple courtesy […]
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Pulp Kitchen
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Pulp Kitchen

REVIEW Residents of the what’s known locally as the People’s Republic of Ainslie don’t take kindly to regime change. Fortunately Pulp Kitchen’s new owner Gus Armstrong maintains bistro doctrine, keeping classic steak frites with bearnaise and a lemon tart with perfectly pitched acidity and exceptional pastry on the menu. Chef Josh Lundy pushes Pulp beyond […]
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Ten Minutes by Tractor
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Ten Minutes by Tractor

REVIEW For the already impressive Ten Minutes by Tractor, 2017 was a year of deep investment – and exquisite return. The decade-old dining room, reopened in April in sleek, urbane style: a vision in Japanese marble and heather-grey velvet. The upgrade is everywhere, from service through to Zalto glassware that does justice to the 88-page, […]
Stefano’s
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Stefano’s

REVIEW At Mildura’s Grand Hotel, there’s no shortage of dining options (café, grill, pizza), but nearly 30 years on, there’s still nothing in this Victorian town to match the appeal and rustic sophistication of Stefano’s. In a cellar lined with clothed tables and classical music, Stefano de Pieri marries Mildura produce with Italian brio to […]
Healesville Hotel
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Healesville Hotel

REVIEW If you’re not up for trawling the length and breadth of the Yarra Valley in search of its many vinous and culinary gems, Healesville’s Edwardian-era hotel is a good Plan B. Built in 1910, this exceptionally hospitable pub has long paid homage to the valley’s brilliant wine and produce in ways that are anything […]
Matteo's
Restaurant Reviews

Matteo’s

REVIEW Look around you in the middle of a busy service at Matteo’s and you’d swear you were in a smart Italian restaurant. It sounds Italian, from the name of the place (a Melbourne dining landmark for more than 20 years) to the group of well-dressed Carlton signori enjoying a bottle of Chianti from the […]
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Longrain
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Longrain

REVIEW Longrain still has that “treasure hidden in plain sight” feel, as fresh as the spicy scent that hits you walking through the door. An expansive bar, open kitchen and communal tables add to the convivial atmosphere, and the army of fleet-footed waitstaff delivers slick, attentive service. The menu is a vibrant showcase of South […]
Kenzan
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Kenzan

REVIEW Kenzan has deservedly been on every “where to eat good Japanese food in Melbourne” list for decades now. Seats at the sushi bar are scarce because the quality of the seafood and the consistency of the knife skills on display have earned it a fiercely committed following. The dining room with its timber furniture […]
Il Bàcaro
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Il Bàcaro

REVIEW Il Bàcaro transports you from the bustle of the Melbourne CBD into a pocket of low-lit intimacy where clean-cut wood and marble surfaces display an array of fine wines, chic thirtysomethings whisper to each other in darkened corners, and skilled waitstaff patrol the room offering excellent old-school service. Classic Italian dishes are given new […]
Cicciolina
Restaurant Reviews

Cicciolina

REVIEW Like the Italian porn-star-turned-politician it was named after 24 years ago, Cicciolina has grown from saucy to stalwart without sacrificing its bohemian side. The wood panelling is worn, the walls adorned with nudes, the loos off the car park. But there’s appealing chemistry driven by grown-up service and a chef who has been here […]
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Bistro Vue
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Bistro Vue

REVIEW Shannon Bennett’s Bistro Vue is like a film set. The “stonewashed” walls are plaster, the timber beams are faux, the lighting a touch too bright, but it’s a warm fantasy. The accordion player is genuine, as is his commitment to “La Vie En Rose” each service. While the theatrics are good fun, they’re held […]
Courgette
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Courgette

REVIEW Courgette is a nice break from the noisy, bustling style of many restaurants. The clientele is mainly business guests, there’s plush coffee-toned carpet instead of typically unforgiving industrial concrete surfaces and there’s barely any Instagramming going on despite James Mussillon’s classic French technique creating plenty of clickbait. Bug tails are added to seared scallops […]
Sails
Restaurant Reviews

Sails

REVIEW Sails is quintessential Noosa beachfront dining, with an exclusive position, killer view, staggering wine listand waitstaff whose service style is almost as sunny as the weather. The menu is aptly seafood-focused, with smart yet simple dishes like crisp bite-sized tostaditas laden with Mooloolaba tuna, avocado, lime and a fresh green tomato relish. If your […]
Chill on Tedder
Restaurant Reviews

Chill on Tedder

REVIEW With its warm service, posh kids’ menu and contemporary interior, it’s no wonder this restaurant is a favourite for multigenerational celebrations. Owner-chef Daran Glasgow’s seasonal fare frequently dips into the surrounding coastal waters to propose something new, such as whiting fillets coated with flavoursome parmesan, a novel take on fish and chips. Char-grilled king […]
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Me Wah
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Me Wah

REVIEW Me Wah is where Hobart goes when it wants a fine night out. A place where diners can wallow in the luxury of noise-silencing carpet and a white linen-clad table, where ladies are given a seat for their handbags and gents the wine list. Yes, we’re in the rarified world of high-end Cantonese  food, […]
The Source
Restaurant Reviews

The Source

REVIEW Done exploring the Museum of Old and New Art’s subterranean treasures? Head to The Source – its glass-walled dining room features impressive views over the Derwent River and its chef Vince Trim takes inspiration from Tasmanian produce. He arranges an impressive collection of local ingredients in interesting combinations that deftly stop short of complicated. […]
Lebrina
Restaurant Reviews

Lebrina

REVIEW Lebrina has been doing its Old-World French/Italian-inspired thing for more than 20 years. And while every city’s got a place where the linen is pressed, the service formal and slightly aloof, the wine list leans classic and glazes burnish meals more often seen in an Evelyn Waugh novel than a new-millennium menu, there’s a […]
The Bridgewater Mill
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The Bridgewater Mill

REVIEW The water wheel still slowly turns, but the appeal of this 1860s Adelaide Hills landmark goes beyond its old flour mill. Seppeltsfield Winery’s Warren Randall bought the property from Petaluma winery in 2015, reinvented the venue’s dining options and, in 2017, the space itself – renovations include a deck and glass-walled top level. Chef […]
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Jolleys Boathouse
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Jolleys Boathouse

REVIEW Tranquil and relaxed, Jolleys Boathouse takes its cues from the Torrens River at its doorstep. Beneath lofty white beams, diners watch hopeful anglers and earnest joggers as the day’s final rays dapple the water. Polite, unhurried staff present menus highlighting South Australian wines, beers and spirits, plus the best of the state’s produce – […]
Restaurant Two
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Restaurant Two

REVIEW This style of dining is becoming a rarity in an age when share plates and bistronomy are de rigueur. Restaurant Two has stood the test of time for 17 years, remaining quietly committed to fine dining in contemporary surrounds, devoid of pomp and ceremony. Service has finesse without being finicky, and menus skip trends […]
Chianti
Restaurant Reviews

Chianti

REVIEW There’s something effortlessly charming about Adelaide’s oldest Italian dame. Waiters are so well versed and experienced – you’ll have a cool glass of vernaccia in one hand and grissini in the other before you’ve even begun to browse the large menu. There’s professional ease here, but also the potential for real fun, despite starched […]
Lolli Redini
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Lolli Redini

REVIEW Simonn Hawke expresses the spirit and essence of her dishes rather than engaging in food fashion. Hers is food with cultural cred – there’s Italian passion in the brio and boldness of flavours, and French precision in the intensity of reductions and the intricate presentation. Regulars ponder what they’ll have after the exquisite twice-baked […]
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Caveau
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Caveau

REVIEW You’re guaranteed to pause at least once during your meal to identify the instrumental song being piped through the restaurant. (It was Clint Mansell’s “Requiem for a Dream” that caught us.) But there will be little confusion over the quality of Peter Sheppard’s food. This fine-dining, French-leaning restaurant is Wollongong’s most awarded, and it’s […]
Vini
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Vini

REVIEW There are the restaurants in Australia that replicate ideas of what things were like in Italy, and then there are restaurants that feel like they might have sprung new from the ground in Rome or Milan today. Small of size but big on verve and casually hip to its core, Vini is of the […]
Sushi E
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Sushi E

REVIEW As with every good marathon, preparation is key. Sushi E has a phone book of a menu that rewards homework. Even then, it pays to seek advice from the glamazons who attend this white marble jewel box, tucked behind the Hemmesphere cocktail lounge. Order a Windsor Knot and watch the four chefs do amazing […]
Café Sopra
Restaurant Reviews

Café Sopra

REVIEW Fratelli Fresh has come a long way since the Danks Street warehouse, now defunct, and the first Café Sopra on the top floor. There are now multiple locations, all serving authentic Italian fare: fresh ingredients cooked well from primi to dolci. Salads have serious game. Burrata, roasted pumpkin, spinach and pistachio displays a range […]
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Prime
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Prime

REVIEW At Prime, the cavernous steakhouse set within the GPO, things are done on a grand scale. As you step through the colossal arched entrance and follow the red carpet to your linen-draped table, it’s clear size is the key player here (the height of the menu is just the start) and prices follow suit. […]
Cinco Bistro
Restaurant Reviews

Cinco Bistro

REVIEW Suburban standout Cinco keeps its loyal clientele returning for more by offering generous portions and familiar-sounding dishes, albeit often with an adventurous twist. A deftly balanced entrée of prawn gnocchi with brown butter and goat’s curd arrives studded with raisins, adding an unexpected yet welcome sweetness. Pork belly braised in master stock shares a […]
Otto Ristorante
Restaurant Reviews

Otto Ristorante

REVIEW Here’s a spot for sun-drenched lunches fuelled by white-peach Bellinis and bright antipasti. The glow of Otto’s egg lamps has long drawn Sydney’s glitterati, who flock here for the cashed-up marina vibe, snappy service and sensuous riffs on traditional Italian fare. There’s polish in Richard Ptacnik’s pasta offerings, as in twists of strozzapreti with […]
Guillaume
Restaurant Reviews

Guillaume

REVIEW Double-clothed tables. Framed Matisse drawings. Thirty-five-dollar glasses of Bordeaux. Fellow diners who begin their sentences with the phrase, “So I get a call from the ambassador…” Yes, Guillaume is every inchthatrestaurant. The sommelier will have a European accent, the other staff will be quietly competent if not exactly engaging. The same could be said […]
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Glebe Point Diner
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Glebe Point Diner

REVIEW If we’re brutally honest, Glebe Point Road’s status as an eat street rests more on the quantity of its outlets rather than the quality. But Glebe Point Diner stands tall among the handful of exceptions to the rule, a bistro with the sort of local charm that has near-universal appeal. The mild eccentricity of […]
Glass Brasserie
Restaurant Reviews

Glass Brasserie

REVIEW The cavernous glass and steel-framed space bustles with business folk hepped up on one of Sydney’s most voluminous and finely wrought wine lists, dipping into the broad menu that skitters from raw to grilled while touching on tapas and leaning heavily on seafood. For an entrée, try grilled sardines, crunchy and lightly charred, finished […]
Catalina
Restaurant Reviews

Catalina

REVIEW One could assume that a restaurant so well located might rely on its good looks to get by. Not so. The views of Rose Bay may be seductive, but the food is equally commanding. Seafood is the star, as an entrée of seared scallops with a tiger prawn and snapper brandade, leek purée, seaweed […]
Restaurant Reviews

Bodega

REVIEW Bodega in one word? Swingin’. The tunes. The skirts. The tapas and share plates making their way from the open kitchen, carried by some of the friendliest waitstaff in town. The energy is infectious. Slide into a baby-blue leather banquette and peruse the strictly Latin wine list while well-coiffed chefs build queso fresco towers […]
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Azuma
Restaurant Reviews

Azuma

REVIEW There are plenty of Japanese restaurants in Sydney, but not many truly evoke the feeling of dining in Tokyo in the same way as Azuma. The corporate location, sophisticated, dark-tinted interior, Japanese artworks on the walls and perhaps Sydney’s best tempura more than set the scene. There’s a tasting omakase menu, but it’s not […]
Bar of the year 2008: Der Raum, Richmond, Vic
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Bar of the year 2008: Der Raum, Richmond, Vic

It’s no big deal to meet a bartender who’s also an actor or a would-be singer-songwriter. Bartender-artists are a rarer breed, though, and finding someone active in the arts who is working in a bar not so much as a sideline to support themselves but as a dual profession or indeed another form of artistic […]
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Sommelier of the year 2008: Simon Curkovic, Catalina, Rose Bay, NSW
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Sommelier of the year 2008: Simon Curkovic, Catalina, Rose Bay, NSW

One of Simon Curkovic’s favourite words is ‘fun’. He uses it when he tells you how he regularly introduces adventurous diners at Catalina restaurant to the wine world’s more obscure bottles (“drinking something different is great fun”). Tellingly he also uses the F-word when talking about the great older-vintage Burgundies at the heart of Catalina’s […]
Regional restaurant of the year 2008: Nu Nu, Palm Cove, Qld
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Regional restaurant of the year 2008: Nu Nu, Palm Cove, Qld

Among the many things we love to love about Nu Nu is the way in which it’s good all day long. With Jason Rowbottom from Punch Lane on the floor and Pearl’s Nick Holloway running the kitchen, it’s like a little piece of Melbourne’s scene gone troppo: diverse influences unified by a kitchen that offsets […]
New restaurant of the year 2008: Rockpool Bar & Grill, Melbourne
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New restaurant of the year 2008: Rockpool Bar & Grill, Melbourne

There’s always been another side to Neil Perry; a side that wasn’t Chinese roast pigeon with prawn-stuffed eggplant. And that side was steak with horseradish cream, pappardelle with duck ragù, confit of suckling pig with mustard fruits and a nice little apple and rhubarb crumble. In short, Rockpool Bar & Grill, his remarkably accomplished and […]
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Best new talent 2008: Ben Shewry, Attica, Ripponlea, Vic
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Best new talent 2008: Ben Shewry, Attica, Ripponlea, Vic

Ben Shewry exhibits refreshing characteristics for a young chef, not the least being the credit he gives his mentors for their part in a brief, yet brilliant, career: his first boss, back in New Zealand and his culinary school teachers; his first serious chef, the decorated Swiss-New Zealander Mark Limacher, for a gruelling work ethic […]
Restaurant of the year 2008: Pier, Rose Bay, NSW
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Restaurant of the year 2008: Pier, Rose Bay, NSW

Judging three-star restaurants is a funny business. Do you go in and just sit and wait to be wowed? Or do you work backwards, clipping points back from a perfect score and see who’s left at the end? Whichever way you choose to look at things, Pier comes up trumps. Speaking personally, I visited every […]
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Barcelona buzz
Destinations

Barcelona buzz

This Catalan city is so hot right now – edgy street art, bustling markets, eye-popping architecture and the food… Find out why it’s fast becoming Spain’s gastronomic capital.
Maldives Pleasure Island
Destinations

Maldives Pleasure Island

Underwater spa? Check. Personal butler? Check. Azure vistas, fine dining and absolute privacy? Check. Welcome to Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives. Is this the world’s most exclusive resort?
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Kerala, Little India
Destinations

Kerala, Little India

Beckoning visitors away from the beaches, Kerala’s backwaters unfurl like a scroll revealing an impossibly lush landscape and rich cultural make-up.
Florence for food lovers
Destinations

Florence for food lovers

Want to avoid the tourist traps and eat like a Fiorentino? We asked Sydney restaurateur Giovanni ‘Johnny’ Paradiso for the inside scoop on where to find the best gelati, panini, aperitivi... Bellissimo!
Suite dreams
Accommodation

Suite dreams

Combining new-age technology and exquisite design, the new hotel Fouquet’s Barrière takes opulence to the next level on the Champs-Elysées.
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Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand
Destinations

Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand

Forget what you know about capital cities. This New Zealand hub is gaining a reputation as a city of great style, and great fun. Plus, it’s only four hours away. Go on, ‘jump the ditch’ as the locals say.
Joining the dots
Travel News

Joining the dots

A visit to the Top End experiencing the indigenous arts culture yields a far richer bounty than just the canvas or objects collected along the way.
Primo vino
Travel News

Primo vino

Joe and Dina Grilli’s fiercely modern Primo Estate cellar door in South Australia’s McLaren Vale is all class – just like their wines and olive oils.

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