First Fat Duck diners share their verdicts
Annabel Smith Does Heston Blumenthal's Melbourne restaurant live up to the hype? We quiz the first flock of Fat Duck diners to find out.
daily bites
Pho + dumplings = 'phumplings'
Mary Ward Sydney's latest dumpling sensation is coming to the Lunar Markets.
daily bites
First Fat Duck diners share their verdicts
Annabel Smith Does Heston Blumenthal's Melbourne restaurant live up to the hype? We quiz the first flock of Fat Duck diners to find out.
food news
Hemp in food off the menu in Australia
Dan Harrison Food ministers reject advice from Australia's food standards agency that hemp be allowed to be used in food.
food news
Zagyoza, Hoy Pinoy, Thirst turn up the heat for our Night Noodle Markets
Natasha Rudra Three icons set to cook up a storm at Canberra's big event, which runs from February 27 to March 8.
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5 Lire
Matt Holden This North Melbourne cafe blends Italian and Australian very nicely.
Photo: Anu Kumar
14.5/20
Foveaux St Dining
Terry Durack Darrell Felstead has taken a hard look at what wasn't working and started again.
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14.5/20
Foveaux St Dining
Terry Durack Darrell Felstead has taken a hard look at what wasn't working and started again.
Photo: James Alcock
Dumplings and Beer
Callan Boys Everything you need to know about Dumplings & Beer is in the name.
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15/20
Pei Modern
Gemima Cody Pei Modern may not always feel like an exciting restaurant, but it is.
Photo: Sunny Nyssen
Melbourne's best gelati
Gemima Cody From old-school Italian to next-gen liquid nitrogen, here's the scoop on the city's top gelato spots.
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Happy Boy
Natascha Mirosch This modest eatery lets the food stand solo in the spotlight and sing.
Photo: Heath Missen
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14/20
Malaysian Chapter
Catriona Jackson A great family restaurant, with vibrant, fresh, assertive food, great value for money and a lovely feel.
Photo: Melissa Adams
12/20
Coco Nine
Natasha Rudra A cheerful spot serving up standard Thai fare on the foreshore.
14.5/20
Marble and Grain
Kirsten Lawson Rye risotto? Parsnip brulee? The food is bold and often experimental at one of Braddon's newest restaurants.
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Pea, feta and quinoa fritters
These fritters are perfect for entertaining and are delicious hot or cold, which makes leftovers an ideal light lunch or quick snack.
Photo: Marcel Aucar
Strawberry trifle with Pedro Ximenez jelly
Taking a trifle to someone's barbecue or party is guaranteed to make you a most esteemed guest.
drink
The NSW wine all-stars
Huon Hooke From the Hunter Valley to Tumbarumba, Huon Hooke picks the best wines in the state.
Photo: Jennifer Soo
Huon Hooke's wine guide
Huon Hooke's top picks, from bargain buys to top drops for the cellar.
Video
How to make the perfect margarita
Sven Almenning of Eau-de-Vie cocktail bar takes us through the precise steps to make a classic margarita. (02:18)
