Food News

Melbourne's favourite Italian chef plants the flag in the west, looking to the gutsy flavours of the Italian capital for inspiration.

Noma closed a year ago, and now is reborn, bolder than ever. Chef and co-owner René Redzepi takes you on an exclusive tour of the new restaurant – and outlines his ambitions for the years to come.

The Melbourne chef has gone casual with his second venue but will continue to deliver globetrotting menus that change every four months.

A summer festival of female talent is showing Barangaroo in a new light.

Where to head for old-school romance, wow-factor views or low-key fun on the 364 days of the year that aren’t Valentine’s Day.

Inspired by a month of eating in Mexico, a seasoned Sydney taco-slinger is bringing the good times home.

A talented trio is taking the wine bar back to its roots.

The oyster is the world's most prized mollusc but it wasn't always so. Alecia Simmonds charts its journey from pauper's staple to sharing tables with Champagne.

He's headlining the Flemington Grazing Trail & Cellar Door at next month's Super Saturday (10 March) so we caught up with Peruvian-cum-Aussie chef Alejandro Saravia to chat favourite ingredients, food philosophies and what guests can expect from his trackside cooking class.

Joseph Abboud adds a second Moor's Head location to his portfolio, serving the same "inauthentic" pizza that's won hearts in Thornbury.

One of WA’s top chefs showcases the best of the region with his first solo venture.

The king of the Momofuku empire teams up with Netflix for a docu-series on the food that bonds us – looks be damned.

What started out as a hobby became all-out fanaticism for Lee Tran Lam. She hits pause here to run us through the power of podcasts.

Sixpenny alumnus James Parry has landed in New York to head up Momofuku Ko - and he's not the only Sydneysider David Chang's recruited to his empire.

Bar Patrón by Rockpool: a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar with DJs and possibly the best Margarita in town.

Kylie Kwong is bringing native produce to the people at this year’s market in Eveleigh.

A gala event that pulled out all the stops to celebrate Australia’s fashion industry.

In her pursuit of flavour, cook and writer Samin Nosrat has distilled the art of great cooking into its essence, writes David Matthews.

It’s knives and crackers at the ready as the country’s best are named.

Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone want to change the way we think about fine dining. And they’re starting their revolution in the least likely place possible – the deeply moneyed Modernist masterpiece and home of the true power lunch, writes Peter Meehan.

Settle in for Sunday nights with some of the biggest names in the food world.

The Melbourne institution is letting us down gently with BYO Sundays, lunch by Thi Le and a cellar clear out.

Kogashi ramen has landed in Sydney. Here’s the deal.

A second Saint Peter? Josh Niland is about to cast another line, writes Pat Nourse, and the bait is better than ever.

With the Italian chef's new restaurant launching as part of the Gucci Garden in Florence, the long lunch could be back in vogue.

Stuck in Sydney this long weekend? Spend the days eating your way through our popular culinary history, from meat pies to vanilla slices.

Australia's indigenous ingredients belong on shelves and in our everyday lives, says Orana chef Jock Zonfrillo. How to get there?

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.