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Tiramisu croissant.

Don’t miss the spectacular choc-rippled pastries at this destination croissanterie

This croissant-centric bakery on Sydney’s lower north shore has inspired a devoted and far-flung following.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Mali Bakes’ new hole-in-the-wall in Fitzroy.

Eat cake and carry on at Melbourne’s 40 best cafes of 2023

Cavernous or cosy, hole-in-the-wall or hybrid wine bar, the best cafes are reliable, welcoming and always cheery.

  • Larissa Dubecki and Dani Valent
The dining area at Bottega Coco.

Bottega Coco opens at Barangaroo

Forget eco-friendly cleaning products. Bottega Coco’s sustainability push means the whole interior has been recycled.

  • Scott Bolles
The Age, Good Food. High Tea at Yugen Tea Bar in Sth Yarra. Pic Simon Schluter 15 September 2022

Five of Melbourne's best high teas to try as you raise a toast to the Queen

From Japanese inspired tea parties to lobster tarts, Melbourne puts its own spin on the great British tradition.

  • Jane Rocca and Emma Breheny
Yu Ozone and her husband Masa Haga from plant-based Japanese cafe Comeco Foods share their favourites in Sydney's most vegan-friendly suburb.

Sydney's vegan mile: A food-lover's walking tour of Newtown's King Street

Yu Ozone and Masa Haga from plant-based Japanese cafe Comeco Foods share their multicultural favourites in Sydney's most vegan-friendly suburb.

  • Lee Tran Lam
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Zumbo has returned to Sydney with the launch of QTea at QT Sydney.

Adriano Zumbo launches colourful new high tea at QT Sydney (plus where to find the city's best)

The celebrated pastry chef teams up with QT Sydney to serve up a sugar rush. Plus, where to find Sydney's best high teas.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Mejico's all-weather courtyard is a photo-worthy backdrop to brunch.

Let the good times flow: Eight of Melbourne's best bottomless brunches

Nothing says welcome to the weekend like the words 'free-flowing drinks'. Oh, and lots of beautiful brunch dishes, too, of course. Gather your mates and get booking.

  • Emma Breheny and Carrie Hutchinson
The Grapes on Gamon cocktail and duck baklava with tamarillo chutney at Navi Lounge.

Fine dining for less: Wine and dine in style (but under budget) at these Melbourne restaurants

Your guide to feeling fancy without breaking the bank.

  • Emma Breheny
Mono XO's chilled noodles with XO are one of its most popular dishes. This bowl uses a grain-based XO that's vegan.

Why Victorian chefs love XO, the Cantonese sauce of the moment

Is it the instant glow-up it gives dishes? Or the luxurious ingredient list? One thing is certain: there’s something about XO.

  • Emma Breheny
Black Star Pastry's newest store in Chadstone Shopping Centre plays on the fashion trend of "logomania" with a halo of suspended letters.

Black Star Pastry adds stores in Chadstone and Shanghai, drops two new cakes

There will be much Instagramming as Australia's prettiest cakes land in Melbourne's Fashion Capital.

  • Emma Breheny