The Kettle Black sets up in South Melbourne
Roslyn Grundy The award-winning Top Paddock team are about to open their latest Melbourne cafe. Here's a sneak peek.
daily bites
Weekend what's on
Weekend-only pop-ups, wine dinners and a winter barbecue. Here's a round-up of the food and wine events this weekend.
daily bites
Weekend what's on
A hearty Hungarian feast, mulled wine and shining a light on Gertrude Street. Here's our guide to the best food and drink events in Melbourne this weekend.
food news
Brisbane Night Noodle Markets a hit with locals
Natalie Bochenski The smell of spice, the sound of sizzling meat and the sight of dozens of coloured lanterns greeted hungry Brisbane residents on Thursday night, as the city embraced its first Night Noodle Markets at South Bank.
food news
Morsels: Nick O'Leary's wine prize, RealChai caretaker callout, bee movies and more
Natasha Rudra Some tasty news snippets from Canberra's food and wine scene.
eat out
Rockpool
Callan Boys The three-hatted restaurant has launched a bar menu, and it's fantastic.
Photo: Wolter Peeters
12.5/20
Vitis Eatery
Catriona Jackson This new Canberra restaurant is full of goodwill, but it needs a little spicing up.
eat out
Rockpool's new bar menu
Callan Boys The three-hatted restaurant has launched a bar menu, and it's fantastic.
Photo: Wolter Peeters
Anvil Coffee Co.
Georgia Waters Built right onto Kirribilli Wharf, Anvil Coffee Co has been serving lucky commuters and locals since opening in October.
eat out
Jerry Joy
Kylie Northover Jerry Joy joins the increasingly foodie-oriented pocket of Thornbury.
Photo: Michael Clayton-Jones
Melt
Simone Egger Feel put-out by the no-halves, no variations constraints of gourmet pizzerias? Melt lets you personalise your pizza.
eat out
18/20
Esquire
Ryan Squires proves fine dining can still be fun at his CBD restaurant Esquire.
Photo: Harrison Saragossi
Brisbane's top 20 bars
Cameron Atfield, Keira McIntosh, Matt Kirkegaard What makes a great bar is a subject of contention, but high on the list is a well thought out drinks list and ambience that encourages lingering. Great food is icing on the cake. Here are our favourites.
eat out
12.5/20
Vitis Eatery
Catriona Jackson This new Lonsdale Street restaurant is full of goodwill, but it needs a little spicing up.
Photo: Graham Tidy
14.5/20
Pomegranate
Natasha Rudra The European at Kingston has transformed into Pomegranate, which has a Mediterranean-style menu influenced by Erkin Esen.
cook
Snapper and fennel pie
Salmon, ocean trout or prawns also work nicely in this dish. Serve with some potato mash and steamed green vegies.
Photo: William Meppem
Seven easy steps to becoming a better cook
Simple tips and tricks to sharpen your kitchen skills.
Canberra
Crostini to ease the winter blues
These crunchy toasts make great entrees and are essential to an antipasti platter. Emiko Davies shares three lovely toppings.
Photo: Emiko Davies
drink
Sydney's craft breweries on the rise
Callan Boys From Campbelltown to Mt Kuring-gai, here's a selection of Sydney's top craft breweries.
Photo: Dean Sewell
A twist on the negroni
Anybody arguing the case for intelligent design might like to put forward the negroni as Exhibit A.
Video
Night Noodle Markets are 'fantastic'
Thousands of food lovers sample the "delicious" cuisine and "good vibes" of Brisbane's inaugural Night Noodle Markets at South Bank. (02:38)
