Heston Blumenthal 'saddened' by scalpers
Candice Barnes Celebrity chef speaks out about the ticket scalping controversy surrounding his restaurant The Fat Duck, which will open in Melbourne next year.
daily bites
'Exciting, innovative': World's food luminaries share their views on Australian fare
Jill Dupleix, Terry Durack What happens when 80 of the world's top foodies are sent to Australia to eat and drink their way around the country?
daily bites
Heston Blumenthal 'saddened' by scalpers
Candice Barnes Celebrity chef speaks out about the scalping controversy surrounding online bookings for his Melbourne restaurant.
food news
Jamie's Italian opens in Brisbane
Natascha Mirosch Brisbane diners can finally get their Jamie's Italian fix.
food news
Paleo cafe Elemental to open in Ori
Natasha Rudra Alexis Moran and Daniel Barrett plan to open a paleo cafe in Braddon tentatively named Elemental.
eat out
12.5/20
LadyBoy Dining + Bar
Gemima Cody LadyBoy is stuck in the middle ground between cheap-and-cheerful hole-in-the-wall and proper restaurant.
Photo: Patrick Scala
13.5/20
The Lemon Tree
Terry Durack This CBD restaurant features a menu inspired by Italy's sun-drenched Amalfi coast.
eat out
13.5/20
The Lemon Tree
Terry Durack CBD restaurant is inspired by Italy's sun-drenched Amalfi coast.
Photo: Sahlan Hayes
Illi Hill
Megan Johnston A much-loved deli is reborn as a welcoming cafe with some exciting treats on the menu.
eat out
12.5/20
LadyBoy Dining + Bar
Gemima Cody LadyBoy is stuck in the middle ground between cheap-and-cheerful hole-in-the-wall and proper restaurant.
Photo: Patrick Scala
Brother Nancy
Matt Holden This cosy West Footscray cafe's seasonal menu contains a couple of nice surprises.
eat out
13.5/20
Fish Lane Bistro
Natascha Mirosch The Fox Hotel restaurant has the potential to be a very good bistro, the kitchen just needs to pay a little more attention to detail.
Photo: Glenn Hunt
Red Hook
Natascha Mirosch Buzzy laneway bar/diner takes its cues from Brooklyn, New York.
eat out
14/20
Rubicon
Natasha Rudra This Griffith venue remains a stalwart of Canberra's dining scene offering discreet and elegant dining.
Photo: Rohan Thomson
14.5/20
Black Fire
Natasha Rudra Well executed Mediterranean dishes with a slight twist are on offer at this new Braddon restaurant.
cook
Versatile frittata
You can swap the potato for sweet potato or pumpkin, the mozzarella for an aged sharp cheddar. Whichever way you choose, the simple flavours ensure this is a picnic (or lunch box) favourite.
Photo: Marcel Aucar
Tips to make the most of meat
From how to cook the perfect steak to the difference between grain-fed and grass-fed beef.
Canberra
Tagine supreme: a Moroccan feast
Diana Lampe cooks up lamb tagine, healthy salad and semolina bread.
Photo: Jeffrey Chan
drink
Is your barista sexist?
Matt Holden Are the types of brews men and women like to drink really that different?
Photo: Peter Rae
Huon Hooke's wine guide
Huon Hooke's top picks, from bargain buys to top drops for the cellar.
drink
What can wine 'legs' tell you about a wine?
Cathy Gowdie After swirling, the wine inside a glass develops rivulets called legs. What do they mean?
Photo: Supplied
Video
Chin Chin shows off Night Noodle Markets creations
Chin Chin and Kong take us behind their menu for this year's Night Noodle Markets. (04:19)
