Justin Hemmes buys the Newport Arms Hotel
Scott Bolles Hospitality giant Merivale is believed to have bought the iconic pub for close to its $50 million asking price.
daily bites
Merivale buys the Newport Arms Hotel
Scott Bolles Justin Hemmes' Merivale is believed to have paid close to the $50 million asking price.
daily bites
Din Tai Fung to open first Melbourne eatery
Annabel Smith Attention Melbourne dumpling fans! Din Tai Fung is coming to town.
food news
Wham Bam Banh Mi! takeaway window opens
Natascha Mirosch Petrie Terrace Vietnamese restaurant Libertine adds a lunchtime street food offering.
food news
Canberra barista crowned Australian champ
Natasha Rudra Canberra's Sasa Sestic is king of Australian coffee after winning the Australian Barista Championship.
eat out
15/20
Cafe Nice
Terry Durack The more things change at Fratelli Fresh's Provencal canteen, the more it remains the same.
Photo: James Alcock
Redfern Continental
Myffy Rigby The flavour here is Eastern Europe by way of Redfern Street.
eat out
Coppa Spuntino
Natascha Mirosch Take a Roman holiday at this new Brisbane laneway bar.
Photo: Bradley Kanaris
eat out
16/20
Lilotang
Kirsten Lawson The originality at this slick Asian diner keeps things fun on the plate.
Photo: Rohan Thomson
12/20
Mazorca
Bryan Martin This pleasant, family restaurant serves honest South American food, but there's still a way to go.
cook
Pork-tastic dinners
From pork belly with crackling to spicy Sichuan noodles, these recipes celebrate the versatility of pork.
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Photo: Marina Oliphant
Prawn and ginger congee
Try this take on a traditional Asian porridge.
drink
Five reasons to get excited about riesling
Jeni Port From wild yeasts to botrytis, winemakers are pushing the boundaries in the riesling world.
Photo: Jennifer Soo
Huon Hooke's wine guide
Huon Hooke's top picks, from bargain buys to top drops for the cellar.
Video
Secrets for the best 'simply dressed' salads
Chef and author of Mr Wilkinson's Simply Dressed Salads, Matt Wilkinson, takes us into Pope Joan's kitchen to demonstrate how to make his smoked tomato salad. (06:59)
