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Mission accomplished

Mission accomplished

At New York's Mission Chinese Food, Danny Bowien is turning the tables on modern Asian cooking more than any other chef in the US.
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Bison ceramics

Poplar front

Cult stoneware brand Bison has not only a new collection, but a new website from which it can be ogled and, yes, bought.
Love is in the air

Love is in the air

Gourmet Traveller’s 2013 Travel Awards, held in partnership with Nespresso, was spent in true Australian style: fine food, great company and a dose of good-humoured rivalry.
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The toastmasters

The toastmasters

Peter Gilmore is reaching for Brie de Meaux and black winter truffles, Joseph Abboud is spreading Nutella and Ben Shewry’s making lasagne. Twenty-five chefs nominate their ultimate jaffle fillings.
July

July

Stephanie Alexander braves the chilly winds to tend her herbs and admire the camellias’ generous blooms.
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Tonka, Melbourne restaurant review

Tonka, Melbourne restaurant review

The talented team from Coda is turning out serious Indian street food in a smart laneway dining room with a welcome mix of seriously good drinks and service to match, writes Michael Harden.
June

June

As the days become short and the evenings turn cold, Stephanie Alexander monitors the progress of the brassicas and prepares to plant garlic.
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10 William Street, Sydney restaurant review

10 William Street, Sydney restaurant review

The list of niche wines at 10 William Street is among the best around. And now chef Dan Pepperell’s amped-up Italian menu is as deeply felt as the vinous offering, writes Pat Nourse.
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Enter the ramen

Enter the ramen

We enlist Momofuku chef David Chang, known noodle enthusiast, to give us his take on Sydney’s most pored-over bowls of ramen. Pat Nourse joins him, spoon in hand.
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Café Nice, Sydney

Café Nice, Sydney

The Côte d’Azur’s cuisine of the sun comes to Sydney thanks to the Fratelli Fresh team’s latest venture, new harbourside bistro Café Nice.
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The Bourbon, Sydney restaurant review

The Bourbon, Sydney restaurant review

Kings Cross landmark The Bourbon has been reborn in a more sophisticated form that conjures the spirit of New Orleans with a riff on the city’s cuisine, writes Pat Nourse.
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May

May

Stephanie Alexander’s garden has kept her busy this month – shelling almonds, picking climbing beans and competing with possums for her Jonathan apples.
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Cumulus Up, Melbourne restaurant review

Cumulus Up, Melbourne restaurant review

For Andrew McConnell, the only way is up, judging by the fun food at his latest venture. Michael Harden ascends to the new wine bar above its famed sibling, Cumulus Inc.
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Monopole, Sydney restaurant review

Monopole, Sydney restaurant review

A restaurant for the masses? No. The same idiosyncrasy that defined the Bentley – with a touch of marketing savvy – is key to the success of wine bar Monopole, writes Pat Nourse.
Rising star

Rising star

Meet the new judge of The Great Australian Bake Off, Dan Lepard, an expat who traded his camera for an apron to become the UK’s most eminent baker.
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Our man in Paris

Our man in Paris

Australian James Henry created a name for himself in Paris at modern bistro Au Passage and has recently opened his own venture, Bones. Here he talks us through the experience.
New-fashioned kitchen gadgetry

New-fashioned kitchen gadgetry

From French-door refrigerators to touch-screen ovens, the latest developments in major appliances are as exciting as they are practical, writes Patrick Avenell.
Leo Schofield’s kitchen rules

Leo Schofield’s kitchen rules

Having renovated, lived in and cooked in some of Australia’s most beautiful properties, Leo Schofield brings years of experience to the kitchen table.
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How to avoid a kitchen nightmare

How to avoid a kitchen nightmare

Designing the most-used room in your home can be a delicate balance between aesthetics and practicality. If you don’t get it right, that schmick new kitchen could be a recipe for disaster, writes Chris Pearson. Here’s a baker’s dozen of mistakes you don’t want to make.
Kitchen design tips

Kitchen design tips

Out of space
Interior designer Jacinta Preston has tips on how to tackle a kitchen that’s small and not particularly perfectly formed.
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Turning the tables

Turning the tables

A mammoth US player is set to shake up the Australian homewares market and bring fresh inspiration to our kitchens, writes Bianca Tzatzagos.
April

April

The pomegranate tree is in flower and the sweet peas have been sown, but while Stephanie Alexander enjoyed a pear crop, the parrots enjoyed the crabapples.
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Uccello, Sydney restaurant review

Uccello, Sydney restaurant review

Under new chef David Lovett, Uccello is serving faithful renditions of Italian cuisine against a poolside setting that brings something of a bunga bunga vibe, writes Pat Nourse.
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Pride of place

Pride of place

Whatever the region, Italy’s embarrassment of culinary riches is a joy, writes Fergus Henderson.
Humble pie

Humble pie

He knows his favourites wouldn’t pass muster in Italy, but Josh Thomas loves a trashy, pimped-out pizza.
March

March

A pesky possum has managed to outsmart Stephanie Alexander yet again, but thankfully the doughnut peaches and tomatoes have escaped damage.
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Star-grazing

Star-grazing

New-year resolutions falling by the wayside? Our resident astrologer, Madame Epicurus (aka Kerryn Burgess), provides gourmand guidance and sustenance for the soul.
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The Woods, Sydney restaurant review

The Woods, Sydney restaurant review

If you go down to The Woods today, you’ll find the Four Seasons has recaptured its culinary mojo thanks to an infusion of new blood from a surprising quarter, writes Pat Nourse.
Water torture

Water torture

Fergus Henderson eschews the detox-retox approach to indulgence and instead maintains a steady rhythm.
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February

February

As Stephanie Alexander heads off on holiday with hungry kids in tow, she’s hoping her vegetable garden survives the heat and pests.
Hot Plates: holiday eats

Hot Plates: holiday eats

Whether you're heading home for Christmas, staying put or going somewhere new to flee the family, our restaurant critics' picks of the latest and best eats around the country this Christmas have your festive eating and drinking sorted. Happy days.
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Rosetta, Melbourne restaurant review

Rosetta, Melbourne restaurant review

Much about Rosetta, Neil Perry’s first Italian foray, is writ large – lavish décor, prices – but it’s the attention to detail and authenticity that make it a winner, writes Michael Harden.
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Best summer sausages

Best summer sausages

We’ve called in sausages from the nation’s top butchers, fired up the barbie and drawn together a team of intrepid tasters to get the grill-down on the 10 best snags this summer.
January

January

Stephanie Alexander takes the Kitchen Garden Foundation story to Turin, receives princely praise and juggles bountiful summer crops.
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MoVida fiesta

MoVida fiesta

Frank Camorra brings the spirit of Spanish Christmas to the table with summery classics designed for sharing, served with a touch of MoVida magic.
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GT’s best dishes of 2012: David Sly

GT’s best dishes of 2012: David Sly

He's made a list and checked it twice. Drum roll, please, for Gourmet Traveller South Australia editor David Sly's 10 best dishes of the year (in no particular order).
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GT’s best dishes of 2012: Gareth Meyer

GT’s best dishes of 2012: Gareth Meyer

He's made a list and checked it twice. Drum roll, please, for Gourmet Traveller Australian Capital Territory editor Gareth Meyer's 10 best dishes of the year (in no particular order).
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GT’s best dishes of 2012: Pat Nourse

GT’s best dishes of 2012: Pat Nourse

He's made a list and checked it twice. Drum roll, please, for Gourmet Traveller chief restaurant critic Pat Nourse's 10 best dishes of the year (in no particular order).
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Favourite cookbooks of 2012

Favourite cookbooks of 2012

We've scoured the shelves, dog-eared the pages – now here is the Gourmet Traveller editorial team’s favourite cookbooks for 2012. Santa, please note.
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Christmas wish list

Christmas wish list

This lucky country already boasts an enviable food and drink scene, but GT’s well-fed restaurant critics see room for improvement. Here, they ask Santa for some more, please.
Christmas condiments

Christmas condiments

Need a final flourish for your Christmas menu? We’ve got you (and your ham) covered with our favourite condiments.
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December

December

Stephanie Alexander has hauled her Christmas tree in from the garden and is busy protecting her stone fruit from possums and birds.
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Last-minute Melbourne Cup celebrations

Last-minute Melbourne Cup celebrations

Left your Melbourne Cup plans to the very last minute? Can't be bothered chilling the Champagne and making those chicken sandwiches? Here's what some of Australia's top restaurants are doing for the day.
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