Food News

The comedian on a turbulent relationship with tofu and why restaurants are her idea of heaven.

The British chef on ambition, criticism and pressure.

Saxe is a new joint in the CBD with grown-up bar downstairs while upstairs is a beautiful dining room where Joe Grbac is on the pass.

This Melbourne gelato-maker’s small-batch operation is big on flavour.

The composer-performer on a lifelong love affair with musical theatre and what feeds him creatively.

O Tama Carey’s Sri Lankan hoppers will no longer be a once-a-week treat.

The game-changing South Australian company with a fresh take on frozen fish.

Though subject to the whims of fashion, flowers are no mere frippery, writes Paulette Whitney.

Alessandro Pavoni came within two hours of death. Then the Italian chef made a move that would change his life but shock his family and friends: he went vegan.

Cooking solo and cooking with others are two very different matters - and your demeanour in the kitchen can say a lot about you. So, are you a zen-like dream when cooking with your significant other or closer to a raging bull? Take our quiz to find out.

The writer, comedian and actor on his first children's book, his wife's cooking and a communal teething rusk.

Analiese Gregory is one of Australia’s most-talked-about young chefs. Will her latest move to Tasmania see her realise her full potential? Maggie Scardifield meets the culinary nomad on her sea change.

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.

A country pub with a traditional feel and Wennerbom produce makes a weekend away from the city an even more attractive proposition.

Skipping the Christmas queues at Sydney Fish Market is no longer a fantasy.

Pull up a chair and pour yourself a glass as Pat Nourse surveys the best page-turners of 2017.

Feed your Bumble date caviar, order secret meat and more with Matt Moran’s inside guide to Barangaroo House.

In his latest venture, the Belles chef brings Midtown glamour to Collins Street.

Our team shares their favourite plates of the moment.

The surf forecast for Bondi is for fun in the form of snappy eats and smart drinks in an ultra-casual setting.

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.

The Economist releases their annual index focused on the future of food.

Christmas shopping and good karma: where do you sign up? The Gourmet Traveller x Sorry Thanks I Love You Christmas Boutique.

Natsu brings Japanese potato salad, grilled things on sticks and bento picnics to the Melbourne Triennal.

Plans for the Howard Smith Wharves development are shaping up to be very tasty indeed.

Make your own gin, catch your food heroes in action and watch a head-to-head battle between Sydney and Melbourne chefs.

A food-and-wine takeover of a heritage hotel, mind-bending ice-cream from Brooklyn and the world’s big thinkers on sustainability and food. Where will you start?

Is the decade-defining bread of the '90s back on the rise? David Matthews checks the country's bread baskets.

The casual all-day diner will complement fine-diner Automata.

Your delivery options just multiplied, with restaurants from across town now in your neighbourhood.

Cue the arrival of casual Mexican eats just in time for summer.

Italy has more salumi than you can shake a grissino at. Sydney’s guru of cured meats has the low-down on the essentials.

Get to a dinner where 100 per cent of ticket sales are donated to charity.

Char siu, duck and other favourites, with a focus on free-range and organic produce.

The landmark hotel’s recent renovation bolsters its destination-dining appeal.

Four days, 50 events and plenty of big names.

The lead singer of The Preatures on growing up in restaurant kitchens and eating on the road.

From lobster rolls to a pictographic drinks list, we chat all things Supernormal Canteen with head chef Tim Goegan.

Our team shares their favourite plates of the moment.

Give the gift of an unforgettable dining experience, hand selected by the Gourmet Traveller team.

A former designer of Formula One racing cars, Lune Croissanterie’s Kate Reid now goes full throttle at the business of baking, writes Maggie Scardifield.

The fine-diner is back open for business after four months of renovations.

A Korean fine food purveyor has your toasted rock laver needs sorted, and more.

Australia’s best new Spanish food is at an Italian restaurant?

David Moyle returns to Melbourne to open a bar and eatery atop Longrain.

You knew Emily Dickinson wrote a decent poem in her day and didn’t get out much, writes Alecia Simmonds, but have you tried her cakes?

The country’s first fermenting festival speaks to the growing sophistication of Australia’s palate. From kimchi and kombucha to cheese and charcuterie, the four-day festival was a unique insight into a collective who will no doubt be among tomorrow’s biggest producers, writes Emma Markezic.

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.

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.

How does the epoch-defining cookbook of the ’80s stand up 30 years later? We sat down with its chef-author to find out.

The political journalist and commentator on grilling politicians and the art of kitchen diplomacy.

To launch his new book, the top Chilean chef is cooking with Dan Hunter at Brae.

Port Macquarie puts the spotlight on its bounty of local produce.

Basque dishes will meet Firedoor’s signature flame-licked cooking.

Here are 20 of the country’s best sandwiches to wrap your hands around, from rolls to toasties, bar snacks to dessert.

A feather-light white sponge is an elegant treat, but the less refined version is ultimately more rewarding, writes Paulette Whitney.

Two of Australia's leading wine bars, one menu, lots of fun.

Classic technique in a comfortable local that rewards regular visits.

Fiats and gelato – what could be more Italian?

Growing chillies in Tasmania is about extremes, writes Paulette Whitney, braving the cold in pursuit of heat.

Here are Sydney’s best sandwiches to wrap your hands around.

Travel to the source of the distiller’s botanicals through an event that combines food, drink and virtual reality.

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.

Here are Melbourne's best sandwiches to wrap your hands around, from bacon sangas to abalone katsu on fluffy white.

In his new book, Igni, chef Aaron Turner chronicles the turbulent demise of the award-winning Loam and his return to cooking at his equally celebrated restaurant in Geelong.

And it’s not all kimchi and yoghurt. Prepare your palate for charcuterie, South Australian wine and more.

Rich caramelised Black G garlic enriches stir-fries, risotto and even dessert.

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.

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.

Ten of Australia's best bakers share the cookbooks that have proven vital on their journey towards pastry mastery.

Pasi Petänen and friends will take over Mecca Alexandria this spring, cooking to a colour theme.

Is it a refit, a relaunch or something else entirely? Jock Zonfrillo gives us the exclusive first look at the new Bistro Blackwood.

Slowly matured in the right conditions, Jura’s Comté cheese becomes something special, writes Will Studd.

Melbourne, get ready: out-of-town chefs want to show you their take on Chinese.

With the sudden announcement last week that Bar Brosé had closed, many Sydney diners were already missing the gougères. Here’s our recap of the restaurant’s great 18 months.

On one of his many visits to Australia, the late AA Gill went on an early morning fishing expedition with Jock Zonfrillo, chef of our current Restaurant of the Year, Orana. Here is Gill's column from February 2016 that describes that morning.

A boutique blade with your bao? Sign us up.

Join Bistro Guillaume chef Guillaume Brahimi and pick up some pointers for your next fancy French party.

Join Biota chef James Viles for a masterclass on super salads.

Australian foodies are now taking their orders with a side of sustainability, and these five companies are paving the path.

Airbnb plans to revolutionise the way we taste the world with its new food-focused experiences that tap local knowledge.

Bondi Junction’s new poke bar puts a fresh spin on a favourite.

Self-taught bakers Ryan and Seren Chu opened Chu Bakery, opposite Perth's Hyde Park, as a place for locals to meet up over coffee and pastries.

The bridge becomes a casual space for cocktails, aperitif and lighter fare.

The oven of the future takes the guesswork out of cooking.

Jock Zonfrillo's Orana is shaping a new Australian cuisine, bringing together native ingredients and introduced foods with confidence and originality.

With monthly shindigs starting next week, Tasmania’s hottest dining address just got hotter.

Will Studd’s TV series devoted to cheese is back, focusing on the oft-misunderstood world of raw-milk cheeses.

More than 250 pinot noirs will be on offer.

The Apollo, Fratelli Paradiso, now Longrain – Japan has become hot property for Australian restaurants, writes Neha Kale.

Leading chefs and restaurateurs join Gourmet Traveller to talk shop on the industry’s biggest challenges.

Join Gourmet Traveller and luxury travel specialist APT at Madame Shanghai for a bespoke Chinese banquet to celebrate 2018 itineraries.

Sydney got its first taste of Lune croissants at a one-off pop-up.

Embrace all things Italian with pop-ups by Sydney’s finest, produce stalls and demonstrations.

Welcome the weekend with flute refills and seafood.

Winter is here, so we’re cracking a bottle and settling in with a new book. Fireplace optional. Here are our picks.

Sydney noodle nerds, strap yourselves in for a wild ride.

Vue de Monde chef Shannon Bennett wants to shake up the local truffle game, starting with his own prized patch.

Gourmet Traveller and Lune Croissanterie are hosting a one-off pop-up on Thursday 24 August.

Italian eats, disco and good times will be on the menu at the Tennyson Hotel.