Brent's to close in favour of more casual diner
Natascha Mirosch The one-hatted Brent's Restaurant in Toowong, Queensland, will be reborn as 85 Miskin Street.
daily bites
- Baguette changes hands after 37 years
- Thanksgiving fails to fly with Australians
- Aldi recalls spinach dip over listeria fears
- PM24 to be reborn as Asian eatery in another Made Establishment shake-up
- Is there any point to KeepCups?
- Philippa Sibley to leave Albert Street Food & Wine
- Potts Point cafe La Croix calls it quits
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From the ashes, a food-led revival in the Blue Mountains
Barbara Sweeney Only a short drive from town, the Blue Mountains is where we head for weekends away. Just not at the moment.
daily bites
Thanksgiving fails to fly with Australians
Carolyn Webb Halloween might be winning hearts but another American tradition hasn't taken off, with a tourist calling out for Thanksgiving dining companions.
food news
Brent's Restaurant to be reborn as casual diner
Natascha Mirosch The one-hatted Brent's Restaurant in Toowong will be reborn as 85 Miskin Street.
food news
British wine expert blends with capital
Kirsten Lawson Britain’s foremost expert on Australian wine, Matthew Jukes, is back in town this week.
- Jamie's Italian gears up for first week of business in Canberra
- Cut a slice of camembert-making action
- Plonk turns up the heat on Nara sake
- Gourmet Traveller lists A. Baker and Eighty-six
- Alto's slick olive products scoop national awards
- Pasta joke as products shrink
- Big cheese comes to Ainslie
- A history of brewing in Canberra
- Gold Creek cafe offers gluten-free haven
- Organic fare at Canberra Environment Centre
- Eating for health: the Mediterranean diet
- Top spots for bread and pastries
eat out
13/20
Lee Ho Fook
Larissa Dubecki Melbourne's excited about the Chinese new school and there are plenty of giddy good times ahead.
Photo: Paul Jeffers
House of Crabs
Callan Boys At last Sydney has somewhere to demolish crustaceans like there's no tomorrow.
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House of Crabs
Callan Boys At last Sydney has somewhere to demolish crustaceans like there's no tomorrow.
Photo: Sahlan Hayes
12/20
Waitan
Terry Durack Waitan is bold, brave and unapologetically modern; a new and different experience for Chinatown.
eat out
13/20
Lee Ho Fook
Larissa Dubecki Melbourne's excited about the Chinese new school and there are plenty of giddy good times ahead.
Photo: Paul Jeffers
ToWoo Korean Charcoal BBQ
Simone Egger It's like 20 individual barbecue parties going on at once, in the one venue.
eat out
14/20
Tinderbox Kitchen
Natascha Mirosch Harvey's Bar & Bistro's new brother serves up unpretentious, gutsy-flavoured, well-conceived food.
Photo: Harrison Saragossi
13.5/20
South Side Diner
Natascha Mirosch The beef ribs at South Side Diner are so good I hope to one day wrest the recipe from the chef.
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14/20
A. Baker
Bryan Martin It shows great potential, but "grumpy uncle" Bryan Martin suggests service issues are sorted out at this early stage.
Photo: Melissa Adams
12/20
Bicicletta
Natasha Rudra Casual Italian restaurant in a nice spot that’s a little hit and miss on our visit.
cook
Hot food: Crab boil
If you don't mind a mess, this savoury US tradition could be for you.
Photo: Edwina Pickles
War fare to comfort the troops
Homity pies and bara brith are good old-fashioned recipes that have stood the test of time.
drink
Summer's best
Huon Hooke Our tip when planning what to drink with family and friends this season? More wine savvy, less Savvy b. Here are my summer favourites.
Photo: Jennifer Soo
The golden age of cider
Why cider's bad reputation has been hard to shift.
Video Good Food Videos
How to make the perfect margarita
Sven Almenning of Eau-de-Vie cocktail bar takes us through the precise steps to make a classic margarita. (02:18)
