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Xinjiang-style lamb skewers over juice-absorbing flatbread.

‘Outrageously juicy and tender’: This kebab place sells lamb skewers at a steal

Bay Aka BBQ’s fall-apart chargrilled meat hits like premium wagyu.

  • Dani Valent
Peter Dunn and his 20 month old daughter Eleanora on the Dunn’s North Blackwood spud farming family farm in Central Victoria. They’ll be part of the Trentham Spudfest, a festival celebrating all things potato.

Goodbye music festivals, hello food festivals? Where to plan your next regional road trip

From community-led harvests, to cheese and bread workshops with Australia’s best, regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Albasha Knafeh & Coffee adds a dash of Salt Bae-inspired showmanship to the traditional dessert.

From ‘Barbie’ chai to cheesy pistachio knafeh: Five unmissable dishes at Sydney’s most popular food festival

How to navigate the 70+ food stalls at Ramadan Nights Lakemba.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Pork cotoletta joins a host of other Italian fillings at Saluministi.

What the focaccia? Six hot new Italian sandwich shops to add to your hit list

Focaccia and panini are all the rage at these joints, including some suburban gems and a third location for an OG of Melbourne sandwich artistry.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Clockwise from top left: Make a classic martini at home; Take it outside and grill Korean-style chicken wings; get the girls together for a wine club; pair fish and chips with a bottle of Chablis.

Ten last-minute budget-friendly Valentine’s Day date ideas from the Good Food team

From progressive feasting to wine club with the girls, try these savvy ideas to spend V-Day with the food (and the people) you love.

  • The Good Food team
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Spicy beef ribs on a gas stove.

This CBD Korean restaurant sells DIY noodles and all-you-can-eat snacks from $20 a head

Melbourne has many Korean barbecue restaurants offering set-price food but Kim Soju is different (and cheaper).

  • Dani Valent
Pancakes can be customised by adding maple bacon, cream or blueberry compote.

Collingwood’s new day-to-night American-style diner is a flipping good time

A chef who pivoted to sandwiches during the pandemic is branching out with a day-to-night destination for simple, comforting American fare.

  • Emma Breheny
Goldy’s Tavern has loads of outdoor seating and a fun menu of retro pub food.

15 of Melbourne’s best dining spots for relaxed and casual meals with mates

You’re all keen to catch-up over a bite to eat but where can you go that’s crowd-pleasing, relaxed and relatively affordable? We’ve got you.

  • Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
The grandiose setting of Reine & La Rue.

Melbourne’s best new restaurants, bars and brunch of 2023

From cafes with bold breakfast menus to bars that spirit you to another era, these venues had us heading back for another bite.

  • Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
Go-to dish: Spicy grilled meat pies.
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‘Crispy, spicy, intensely juicy’: Sydney’s best meat pies now have a new overlord

Callan Boys is late to the minced pork pie party at Jin’s. Plus his potted guide to Eastwood eats.

  • Callan Boys