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Lee Ho Fook’s crispy eggplant with spiced red vinegar has a cult following.

Two-hatted Melbourne Chinese restaurant is bringing its cult eggplant to Sydney

Victor Liong’s Lee Ho Fook will open in the Harbour City next month, hot on the heels of Grandfather’s and Young’s Palace.

  • Scott Bolles
Former Good Food Guide Chef of the Year finalist Alanna Sapwell-Stone.

This star chef’s pop-up roamed Australia. Now the restaurant has a permanent home

Former Saint Peter and Arc Dining chef Alanna Sapwell-Stone is opening an intimate 40-seater.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Three Blue Ducks co-owners Andy Allen (left) and Darren Robertson will transplant their concept and brand to the Southern Highlands of NSW.

Three Blue Ducks to open three-in-one venue in Southern Highlands

MasterChef judge Andy Allen has confirmed a restaurant, bakery, and shop will operate on farmland run by billionaire Annie Cannon-Brookes.

  • Scott Bolles
Pictured from left: Mamas Dining Group’s Lucas Gugliandolo, Thai Ho and Michael Stolley on the rooftop.

‘You won’t even recognise it’: Big plans announced for former Madame Brussels site

One of Melbourne’s most storied rooftop bars is being transformed into an izakaya-inspired bar and restaurant.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Restaurateur Melanie Zhang of fine diner Ishizuka inside her forthcoming Bourke Street restaurant, Oden

The next venue from this two-hatted Japanese restaurant will be totally different

The creator of trailblazing basement fine-diner Ishizuka is opening a casual restaurant specialising in one of Japan’s most beloved, yet little-known, soul food dishes.

  • Dani Valent
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Marilyn Annecchini and Giovanni Pilu will open Flaminia.

Pilu chef Giovanni Pilu to open spin-off Italian restaurant at iconic Toaster building

The husband-and-wife team behind the award-winning Freshwater venue have said it would take something big to entice them to the Sydney CBD.

  • Scott Bolles
Rovollo at 25 Martin Place.

15 of the most exciting Sydney restaurants to open in the second half of 2025

From Rick Stein’s new Sydney venture to an old-school Chinese restaurant from “Big” Sam Young, there’s plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.

  • Scott Bolles
Chef Hugh Allen at the site of his new restaurant, Yiaga, in Fitzroy Gardens.

13 exciting restaurant openings we’re counting down to this year

Melbourne’s only Ukrainian restaurant, two very different charcoal chicken shops, and a bakery from a pastry master: there’s lots of good eating to look forward to.

  • Dani Valent

‘Magical combos’: New bar trend brings surprising flavours to Sydney’s drinks scene

The snacky, spicy nature of Indian food is being embraced by a new generation of bar owners, who are pairing it with wines, cocktails and even beer.

  • Scott Bolles
The popular Daylesford wine bar is moving - but not far.

A favourite hatted Daylesford restaurant is saying goodbye, but not for long

The team behind this award-winning spot, loved by locals and daytrippers, have big plans for a new site. And it’s just a stone’s throw from the original.

  • Emma Breheny