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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
- Exclusive
- Adelaide
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
- Exclusive
- Restaurant news
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
‘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
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
- Exclusive
- Restaurant news
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
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
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
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