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The finalists in the Gourmet Traveller 2022 Restaurant Awards

The annual awards are back. Here's how to watch the announcement of the winners online, and a full run-down of the award finalists.

How to master GT-quality food shots

Photography tips for food lovers.

Review: Canberra’s Corella is all polish, minus the pretence

A recent arrival in the nation's capital takes flight with a fun-forward blend of native ingredients and Oz nostalgia.

Collette Dinnigan: ”I never wanted to go on Celebrity MasterChef”

The designer talks Nutella wedding cakes, lockdown in Italy, and the joys of a good roast chook.

Sydney restaurants can reopen from today, but how ready do owners feel?

Social media haters, mixed messaging on law enforcement, a dearth of staff and 496 COVID cases overnight. The 2021 edition of Sydney’s Great Restaurant Reopening looks very different to last year.

René Redzepi’s Noma clinches top spot in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list

And a Singapore restaurant, led by a Perth-born chef, has made the shortlist.

Review: Tiny’s is mighty

A changing of the kitchen guard takes a Perth CBD favourite in an unexpected but welcome new direction.

Now open: Pasta Pi-Ci, a gluten-free fresh pasta “deli” in Melbourne’s inner-north

Handmade, dietary-inclusive, and sold by weight. And just three weeks in, word has spread.

Alinta Chidzey: “Moulin Rouge! is the perfect show to come at this time”

The star of the Australian production of the Tony Award-winning musical on abalone-diving, motherhood and her very own meet-cute.

Attica and Brae reappear in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants longlist 2021

But for Attica chef-owner Ben Shewry, the gloss of the global list is worlds away from the reality of a locked-down Melbourne restaurant scene.

The exciting new wave of Korean dining in Australia

Something special is happening to Korean food in this country. Meet the chefs redefining the cuisine with nous, nuance and culinary smarts.

Has Golden Century really been saved?

The $2.4 million rescue plan explained.

Now open: Charcoal Fish, a game-changing fish and chip shop by Julie and Josh Niland

Catch of the day? This Sydney fish and chippery focuses on a single fish species year-round.

”The drug use was consistent and it just kept going”: Chefs on grief, addiction and new beginnings

Spurred by a life-changing event or an inner voice, three hospitality insiders share their stories of challenge, adversity and renewal.

The best new pizza places in Australia

We go in search of the hottest new slices to be found across the country.

Smith & Daughters’ Shannon Martinez to open vegan mega-venue in Melbourne

It’s a case of two becoming one, with the chef announcing plans to merge Smith & Daughters and Smith & Deli under one roof in Collingwood.

My winter without hotpot

Lockdown has paused many of life’s simple pleasures. But for one GT writer, the erasure of a family dinner ritual is the cruellest transgression of all.

John Safran: “[We] Jews are obviously pretty good with food because Jews are very fat and like eating”

The writer on drinking tequila with white nationalists, which religion has the best food, and his new book on Big Tobacco.

Lucio’s lives on

Sydney restaurant Lucio’s closed after a stellar 40-year run. But the story continues with the next-generation of the Galletto family making a seachange, and opening a waterfront trattoria in Noosa.

“Customers in the queue asked if he had been beaten up”: Chilli disaster stories, according to chefs

A touch of chilli can be wonderful, but a rogue seed can have catastrophic consequences. Chefs and restaurateurs share their cautionary tales on what not to do with chilli.

An expert’s guide to Italian cheese

Everything you wanted to know about formaggio, thanks to Maker and Monger's Anthony Femia.

The pub test: Should the hospitality industry have mandatory vaccinations?

A recent industry survey found 63 per cent of restaurant operators are in favour of compulsory vaccines for staff. In the kitchens though, opinion is mixed about the best way to balance individual rights and responsibilities.

Goodbye Golden Century?

After 32 years, the long-running restaurant in Sydney’s Chinatown has gone into administration. But this might not mean the end.

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Coming soon: A new-style deli serving one of Perth’s best conti rolls

Deli’s Continental was a hit during its December pop-up. Now it’s turning permanent, with focaccia, pizzas and meatball subs on the menu.

Camilla Freeman-Topper: ”On an aeroplane, I love wearing a new tracksuit”

As one half of fashion label Camilla and Marc, the designer shares how technology has empowered her, why a trench coat is a travel essential, and where she loves to dine.

There are phở dumplings and tamarind onion rings; just don’t call Ông a “modern Vietnamese” restaurant

In Adelaide’s CBD, second-generation restaurateurs Quang and Thy Nguyen have shaped a menu of their own making, coloured in with their childhood food memories.

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Anatomy of a dish: jerk chicken

Chilli, spice and smoke are the essential elements of this Jamaican dish.

From Opera House to Shell House: Aria executive chef moves to new Sydney multi-venue project

Joel Bickford has had his curtain call at the waterfront restaurant, and he's been tapped for an ambitious project in Sydney’s CBD.

Coming soon: Essa, the long-awaited sequel to Brisbane’s Gauge

It's been four years in the making and at last, the Fortitude Valley eatery is set to open this month. That is, if lockdown doesn't get in the way.

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Why this takeaway chicken shop is one of the few eateries still open in Campsie

Despite the south-western Sydney suburb being tagged with the dreaded “hotspot” label, restaurant owners are doing their best to stay upbeat during the worst of lockdown.

Review: Melbourne’s Chancery Lane is bringing aspic back

At Scott Pickett’s smooth new clubhouse expect old-school French flavours, reworked for the modern day.

Little Lagos, Sydney’s only Nigerian restaurant, has closed for now

“This time around, people are feeling very hopeless.”

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What is umami?

That savoury "fifth taste", and how to make the most of it in your cooking.

Anatomy of a dish: hotpot

You, your friends, and a bubbling broth. Whether you like to steamboat Sichuan-style or do the Japanese shabu shabu, make sure you have all the essentials for this communal dish.

Where Japanese Australians go for a taste of home

Across Australia, there are plenty of spots to experience the food and culture of Japan. And for these chefs, restaurateurs and producers, it's just a matter of knowing where to look.

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Providoor was a game-changer for Melbourne hospitality; now it’s launching in NSW and Canberra

Order finish-at-home meals from celebrated Sydney restaurants including Ho Jiak, Monopole and CicciaBella. It's another way to help restaurants survive the current lockdown.

“Never give up”: Melbourne’s hospitality folk share their lockdown advice to interstate restaurants

How to survive lockdown, according to the industry professionals who did it the longest.

Coming soon to Perth: a small bar with “weird wine”, new-style pub food and an all-woman kitchen team

A team of local hospitality guns is set to open Nieuw Ruin in Fremantle, where the food is given as much thought as the drinks.

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We have a date: Melbourne’s Society set to open this month

There’s been hype, lockdowns and delays. Now all – well, two-thirds of the venue – will be revealed on 22 July, with reservations open now.

Now open: Wakefield’s Bar and Wine Room, a Canberra wine bar with smart snacks, hidden in a neighbourhood pub

And executive chef Steve Jacomos has put a celebrated Melbourne pasta on the menu.

How Australia fell in love with Japanese food

Exorbitant Kewpie mayonnaise prices, yakisoba made with spaghetti, and fish without the fat. Australians may have a love affair with Japanese cuisine but for the chefs who were first on the scene, it wasn't always easy.

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They’re back: the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards return in 2021

The hotly anticipated awards are back. And this time, it's Melbourne's turn to host the hospitality industry's night of nights.

Restaurants in Greater Sydney and surrounds face another week of takeaway trade as NSW lockdown extended

And hospitality venues in regional NSW will continue to operate under the four-square-metre rule, with seated service only.

Clarence Slockee: ”If you have access to green space and beautiful things you can really connect with nature […] It’s good for your wellbeing”

In her monthly GT column, chef Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community. Here, we meet Clarence Slockee, horticulturist, Gardening Australia presenter and proud Bundjalung man.

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Review: nine years strong and Perth’s Lalla Rookh just gets better with age

With new-look dining rooms and some of Perth's best pizza, there's no denying the allure of this inner-city tavern. And you really, really should order the Il Capo.

Feels like home: where chefs go for a comfort meal

It's the food, and so much more: Indonesian aunties who ply you with sweets, staff who know your child's favourite booster seat. For these chefs, these restaurants and pubs double as a second home.

If you’ve had Uyghur food in Adelaide, you have Momz Kitchen to thank

With more than 20 years’ experience serving laghman, polo and toho kordak across the city, co-owners Ershat and Hislat Shukur still run their restaurant with heart.

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Restaurants restricted to takeaway as Greater Syd and surrounding areas to lock down from 6pm

The 14-day lockdown affects hospitality venues in Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong areas.

Coming soon: a Melbourne small wine bar with an even smaller kitchen, and one of the country’s best chefs

After shuttling back and forth between the mainland and Tasmania, chef Ali Currey-Voumard is keeping things simple at Public Wine Shop.

Ramen, a sensei and a video call: How one Sydney restaurant is recovering during the COVID-19 pandemic

A ramen Sensei from Tokyo, video calls and collaboration helped this restaurant recover.

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Review: Melbourne’s Hero kisses away the pain of museum restaurants

With a broad menu, an all-star cast and Karen Martini overseeing the show, the all-day restaurant at ACMI is a drawcard.

Ful, feijoada and flat whites: the café owners combining their heritage with Australia’s smashed avo culture

Across the country, a new wave of café culture is emerging as chefs and owners bring their cultural heritage and traditions to the table.

After a fire, Melbourne’s Leonardo’s Pizza Palace has launched a fundraiser and merchandise range to support out-of-work staff

“Without the pizza it’s not much of a palace.”

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Review: planning a visit to Adelaide? Put Magill Estate on your must-visit list

Located 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, the restaurant lives up to the hype with impressive dishes to match its wine and views.

How Darwin became Australia’s laksa capital (and where to head for the best bowls)

Top End humidity plus spice noodle soup? They're a more likely match than you'd expect, and queues of hungry diners at the city's laksa market stalls and eateries are proof.

Jennifer Wong: ”The best way to dislodge a fishbone is to take yourself to a food court and get a $7 Chinese meal with a Coke”

The writer and comedian on memories of yum cha, regional Chinese restaurants and her new ABC series Chopsticks or Fork?

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Review: Sydney’s Jung Sung isn’t afraid to mess with tradition

A modern Korean fine-diner offers twists on traditional dishes with finesse, with a rule-breaking bibimbap, red snapper hwe with karkalla, and Brussels sprouts kimchi.

“You have to listen to the rice popping”: chefs and restaurateurs share their family kitchen secrets

From perfect roast potatoes to the cleaning power of fresh lime, we speak to nine chefs and restaurant operators about the family cooking tips they swear by.

Review: what’s old is new again at Otto Brisbane

A new waterfront home for the Italian fine-dining restaurant proves a winning combination in Brisbane. And how about that $70 pasta?

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What to expect at Aru, the highly anticipated follow-up to Melbourne’s Sunda

Executive chef Khanh Nguyen has cooked up a menu featuring a Vietnamese-Bunnings sausage sanga mash-up, potato wedges with sour cream remixed, and the ice-cream sandwich of his dreams. And he’s eyeing that 16 June open date, Melbourne lockdown be damned.

Coming soon: Big Esso, a Torres Strait Islander bar and restaurant by Melbourne’s Nornie Bero

From a South Melbourne market stall to Yarraville café Mabu Mabu and now her 130-seater in Federation Square, the self-described “Island girl” has many reasons to celebrate.

Victoria to enter seven-day lockdown; restaurants, cafés and pubs limited to takeaway only

The lockdown is expected to last for seven days, with restaurants and cafés across the state forced to close their dining rooms.

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Coming soon: Phil Wood to open first solo restaurant in Sydney’s Paddington

From the Mornington Peninsula to the big smoke, the former Pt Leo Estate chef is ready to strike out on his own.

Coming soon: Melbourne’s Anchovy to open a bánh mì thịt store, right next door

The lockdown sandwich side-hustle is turning permanent.

Border closures aren’t the only cause of hospitality’s labour crisis, and international students aren’t the only solution

The industry talent pool was running dry long before the pandemic, and it’ll take a change in government policy, and self-reflection from restaurants, to make hospitality great again.