Fine dining
Try one of the world’s best wines for half price. But is it really worth $320 a glass?
Good Food puts rare and revered wines to the taste test during the Coravin World Wine Tour.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Exclusive
- Coming soon
Sydney’s pioneer of modern Greek food reveals his new project
Peter Conistis left CBD restaurant Alpha to make way for George Calombaris. Now his new project is just about ready for launch.
- Scott Bolles
Quay’s cult snow egg is making a comeback, but get cracking, it’s not for long
Chef Peter Gilmore will crowdsource a new variation of his legendary dessert for a pop-up during Vivid Sydney.
- Bianca Hrovat
Landmark Surry Hills pub White Horse gallops to fine-dining finish, with $6m facelift
An acclaimed chef, a slick renovation and … a toilet consultant? Your first look at the new interiors of this historic Sydney pub.
- Scott Bolles
The high-end restaurants opening more casual, more affordable, just as delicious bars next door
You don’t need to plan weeks in advance, you can name your budget, and it’s OK if you haven’t dressed up. Is there a catch to this new breed of Melbourne bar?
- Emma Breheny
The once-bustling Tramsheds has been taken over by hoardings. Can the precinct sparkle again?
The inner west community hub has lost much of its hospitality talent since opening eight years ago.
- Scott Bolles
- Exclusive
- Botswana Butchery
Steak? Out! Botswana Butchery restaurants enter voluntary administration
Two years ago, the New Zealand steakhouse made an ambitious play for the Australian steakhouse market. Now the business is experiencing a major shake-out.
- Scott Bolles
- Exclusive
- Just open
Behind the green velvet curtain is the most surprising (and tiny) opening of 2024
Step into Emerald City, the Yarra Valley’s new four-seat fine diner hidden in the back of a whisky bar.
- Emma Breheny
Stopwatches, NDAs and bathroom reports: The secret life of a mystery diner
It’s not just anyone who can join the secret eaters’ club used by restaurants that want to stay on top. Do you have what it takes?
- Emma Breheny
Top Tetsuya’s chef joins wave of high-profile kitchen departures – but can he fly solo?
Josh Raine is one of a handful of chefs hoping to open their own venue despite tough market conditions.
- Scott Bolles