Melbourne's Brooks in voluntary liquidation
Hilary McNevin The ill-fated site of 115-117 Collins Street has seen yet another restaurant go down, with Brooks going into voluntary liquidation.
daily bites
New Shanghai coming to Sydney CBD
Tang Li The sizzling pork bun empire is expanding.
daily bites
Brooks goes into liquidation
Hilary McNevin The ill-fated site of 115-117 Collins Street has seen yet another restaurant go down, with Brooks going into voluntary liquidation.
food news
Will gluten-free dieting be the death of pasta?
Roberto A. Ferdman The anti-carb and gluten-free movements are sending global spaghetti sales spiralling.
food news
Will gluten-free dieting be the death of pasta?
Roberto A. Ferdman The anti-carb and gluten-free movements are sending global spaghetti sales spiralling.
eat out
A foodies' guide to The Rocks, Sydney
Callan Boys There's more to The Rocks precinct than good looks.
Photo: Sahlan Hayes
Little Drop of Poison
Simone Egger This tiny Melbourne kitchen produces superlative bar food.
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Bennelong Bar
Callan Boys Are these snazzy sausage rolls Sydney's best bar snack?
Photo: Brett Stevens
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Missy French
Terry Durack This golden puff of pork belly pie is a big hit.
eat out
Little Drop of Poison
Simone Egger Chef duo produce superlative bar food from their tiny kitchen.
Photo: Paul Jeffers
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Dashi
Gemima Cody Contemporary Japanese tapas and 'swishy fish' hit the peninsula.
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London Fields
Natascha Mirosch This new gastropub is more Bondi-meets-Bergen than Battersea.
Photo: Chris Hyde
Top 10 things that make a great restaurant
Natascha Mirosch Here's what separates the merely good from the truly memorable.
eat out
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Joe's Bar
Kirsten Lawson A very welcome cosy bar with good, well-pitched Italian snacks.
Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Grease Monkey
Natasha Rudra Converted garage serves up a brief menu of quick-and-easy burgers and beers.
cook
A jammy bread 'n' butter pudding
Hearty, comforting bread and butter pudding is always a winner when it's nippy. If you don't have quince paste, substitute a firm jam of your choice.
Photo: Marcel Aucar
A quick, comforting dinner
When it's 7pm and I'm trying to think of what to do for dinner, polenta is one of my staples: so quick to put together and satisfying to eat. Try it with cheesy mushrooms and everyone will be happy.
drink
Are Australians getting sick of beer?
Esther Han As summer rolls around, we naturally drink more beer. But each yearly peak in consumption is on the decline, study finds.
Photo: Arsineh Houspian
drink
Pick of the bunch
Chris Shanahan Our wine critic reviews a fine selection for Canberra drinkers.
Quaffers
Rise of Yenda craft beer and reviews of Anchor Brewing Co Liberty Ale and Southern Bay Australian Lager.
Video
Thai red duck curry with Tony Tan
Chef Tony Tan shows you a few simple tips for cooking this fragrant curry dish. (01:10)
