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- Review
- Hurstville
This enormous steamed seafood platter is one of Sydney’s most incredible dishes
Taste of Shunde’s whole Murray cod or coral trout surrounded by rows of pipis and prawns is an “epic lifelong memory”.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Red Hill
‘This is how it should be’: Join the waitlist for a shot at Victoria’s perfect long lunch
I had my doubts when hearing gushing accounts from other diners, but I fell into the embrace of two-hatted Tedesca Osteria’s relaxed hospitality, writes Besha Rodell.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- South Melbourne
A refashioned corner boozer joins South Melbourne’s latest pub revival
From a derelict shell to a vibrant local, The George is a welcoming example of how a pub can glow-up a neighbourhood.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- St Peters
‘Suits-everyone food’ can be hard to find but this food truck in a brewery nails the brief
Transport, tables and an affordable, suits-everyone menu: it’s tick, tick, tick at Tony Eats.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Recommended
- Collingwood
Hummus king Tom Sarafian’s debut restaurant finally lands in Melbourne
The ex-Bar Saracen head chef is spotlighting his Armenian and Egyptian heritage at Zareh.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Recommended
- Melbourne
Move over ramen, there’s a new Japanese broth in town
The Ishizuka team have opened Oden on Bourke Street, where the hotpot dish of the same name stars.
- Quincy Malesovas
- Review
- Brighton
Is Baix the luxe European restaurant boujee Brighton locals have been waiting for?
Chef and Brighton local Ian Curley’s first restaurant as sole owner spans a fine-ish dining room and wine bar. Dani Valent compares three courses in both spaces.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Orange
This busy 20-seater is one of the best wine bars in the state (and isn’t where you’d expect)
Hey Rosey serves a daily-changing menu largely based on what local farmers are dropping off that week.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Melbourne
A couple visiting Ho Jiak looked around in confusion. I can see why
Is trailblazing Sydney chef Junda Khoo’s ambitious Malaysian fine diner more ’80s hotel restaurant or a place for a big night out?
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Kew
It’s impossible to go wrong at this hatted Chinese restaurant, but these are our go-tos
You could come to Nihao Kitchen every week for a year and still not plough your way through the menu.
- Dani Valent