Why, oh why, have I not tried a sake cocktail until now?
Italian flavours are the inspiration for so many of my recipes, but so, too, are the flavours of North Africa and the Middle East and the influence of my meme's cooking. This is in the Moroccan mechoui style, which refers to cooking over a fire, and is usually used for spit-roasted lamb. The marinade is also perfect for roast chicken - just have the patience to marinate it overnight, which makes all the difference.
Andrew Thomas released four Hunter Valley shirazes this month, each outstanding in its own way. But none matches the dimension of Kiss.
Happy Little Dumplings is joining the recently opened Steamed with the opening of a Paddington branch.
The mercury is starting to drop. Pop these autumn dishes on your list for this week. View this event
End your next dinner party on a high note with these dessert recipes. View this event
Make your favourite curry, soup, noodle dish or stir-fry at home with these recipes. View this event
From muffins to wraps, use these recipe suggestions to fill up the school lunchbox. View this event
A wrap-up of some of the food, wine and beer events in and around Sydney this month. View this event
Profiling 500-plus eating out options for under $30. View this event
There is nothing positive about being 50, other than the Thermomix. View this event
Our story about eating acorn meal (Kitchen Garden, March 20) brought some fascinating responses and a link to Korea. View this event
It may seem a little weird, but porridge right now is hot. View this event
With the first frost in the vegetable garden, I'm harvesting the last of the frost-tender plants for chutney. View this event
Crisp on the outside and soft in the middle
Jill Dupleix
Richard Cornish
Will cleanskins improve with cellaring?
Wine agony aunt
Huon Hooke's picks of the week, from best imports to top drops for the cellar.
Huon Hooke
Ralph Kyte-Powell's top drops, from bargain buys to best reds.
Ralph Kyte-Powell
I have to agree that there are plenty of harsh comments around on Riverbar & ... Read more
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Just loved Mary's in Newtown- it is delightful and funky. The decor and ... Read more
Poor old Terry's positive reviews have been like a kiss of death (eg Bayswater, ... Read more
finally a bit of spark and fun in the balmain pub scene. lots of fun, great ... Read more
I wheeled a barbeque into the pub otherwise known as "the Dead End" and had a ... Read more
why would I want lettuce on a buger? And don't get me started on that blasted ... Read more
Mayonnaise....disgusting! Only mustard will do thanks. Read more
how to construct a burger - show a picture of a triangular top piece of bun ... Read more
This place looks great. I am Australian but with Polish and Russian background ... Read more
MJ please! If I were to base all my dining experiences on the urinals my ... Read more
The lips are an obvious pastiche of the rolling stones pop art lips designed by ... Read more
Oh La Tortilleria! When I saw that this place was opening 5 minutes away from ... Read more
Must profusely disagree with this review. Unfortunately the Melbourne food ... Read more
I had lunch at the Grain Store recently. I greatly enjoyed it. The food was ... Read more
I have been here a couple of times. The service from James is excellent, ... Read more
Still by far the worst dining experience I've ever had. Enhanced by the fact a ... Read more
$39 for duck and porcini tortellini? No thanks! Read more
I'm a burger hunter, and I've got to say that the Mallard burger is in my top ... Read more
I was treated to a degustation dinner at Jacques Reymond some years ago and I ... Read more
please don't call him a 'French Chef'. French by origin, he certainly doesn't ... Read more
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It was gemfish in the take away F&C the night we went. Very good too and the ... Read more
This place sounds wonderful. Just wondering if they cater for gluten free please Read more
I have been watching this one with interest. I want to know what sort of fish ... Read more
Can someone who has been here plse give feedback? I want to go, but usually ... Read more
Like so many restaurants linked to big names, Orto is a bit of a let down. I ... Read more
WOW!!!! I soooo love the freshly made pasta and breads.... amazing and ... Read more
I was looking for a really taste from Italy and i found it. The food is truly ... Read more
Significantly overhyped & expensive. The ramen noodles that was served to me ... Read more
It is good ramen but the decor and price are a bit weird for the dish. Maybe ... Read more
A timely reminder that there are a couple of nifty restaurants at the Griffith ... Read more
It was gemfish in the take away F&C the night we went. Very good too and the ... Read more
This place sounds wonderful. Just wondering if they cater for gluten free please Read more
The service at Mecca Bar in my experience can only be described as variable. ... Read more
I have been watching this one with interest. I want to know what sort of fish ... Read more
Can someone who has been here plse give feedback? I want to go, but usually ... Read more
I find it strange that you guys don't understand the concept of teppanyaki, ... Read more
I lived in Tokyo for 8 years and never saw teppanyaki performances except in ... Read more
Your review left me quite confused. Were you happy there not? You can ask ... Read more
I've been to the one in Manuka.. good if you want to impress someone! the show ... Read more
