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Negroni sorbet and Campari at Darling & Co.

Darling & Co

157 Given Terrace, Paddington, Queensland

Darling & Co has hard-to-win-over locals shaking out the welcome mat.

melbourne

Confit garlic doughnuts at Prohibition in Camberwell.

Prohibition Food and Wine

Dani Valent Prohibition's confit garlic doughnuts might be this summer's key drinking snack.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (7)

sydney

Greg's Grog cocktail at Henry Deane at the Hotel Palisade.

Henry Deane at Hotel Palisade

Callan Boys Rooftop cocktail lounge Henry Deane has opened its doors. Just wait til you see the view.

dumplings

Ku chive and prawn siu mai.

Work in Progress

Myffy Rigby Dumpling master Eric Koh is in top form at this CBD dim sum pop-up.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (11)

rooftop bar

Greg's Grog cocktail at Henry Deane at the Hotel Palisade.

Henry Deane at Hotel Palisade

Callan Boys Yes, this tiki cocktail is glorious, but just wait til you see the view.

yarra valley

The Gin and Tonic paddle at the Four Pillars Distillery.

Four Pillars Distillery

Michael Harry A former timber yard has been transformed into a buzzy boutique gin distillery.

turkish scrambled eggs

Menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) at Turkish Tea House in Balwyn.

The Turkish Tea House

Simone Egger Cafe-goers with smashed-avocado fatigue should head towards the Turkish Tea House.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (11)

profiteroles with a twist

Pate profiteroles at Gaslight Bistro in Brisbane.
14/20

Gaslight Bistro

Natascha Mirosch This Brisbane bistro is the kind of local we all wish we had within walking distance.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (8)

american

Cola-glazed beef ribs at the Defiant Duck in Brisbane.

The Defiant Duck

Natascha Mirosch The Defiant Duck jumps aboard Brisbane's American bandwagon.

Rating: 0.5 out of 5 stars
reader rating (1)

steakhouse

Eye-fillet steak at Charcoal.
13.5/20

Charcoal

Natasha Rudra Take a step back in time at this classic steakhouse with strong retro cred.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (46)

american ribs

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15/20

Rockin Ribs

Catriona Jackson In an increasingly barbecue-obsessed city, could these be the city's best ribs?

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (29)

melbourne

Thai 'beef' noodles at Power Plant Cafe in Templestowe.

Power Plant Cafe

Matt Holden It's easy to forget animal products are (mostly) off the menu at this plant-based cafe.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (4)

sydney

Ku chive and prawn siu mai.

Work in Progress

Myffy Rigby Dumpling master Eric Koh is in top form at this CBD dim sum pop-up.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (11)

melbourne

The Gin and Tonic paddle at the Four Pillars Distillery.

Four Pillars Distillery

Michael Harry A former timber yard has been transformed into a buzzy boutique gin distillery's showroom and bar.

arncliffe

Cocktails at Sarita's.

Sarita's Plates and Drinks

Sarah Maguire The foodie glamour of Venice Beach, Los Angeles, via the Princes Highway.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (4)

tinned peas

Lamb cutlets, tinned peas and purslane salad

Continental Deli Bar Bistro

14.5/20

Terry Durack Continental Deli''s upstairs bistro serves dinner favourites from yesteryear.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (8)

manly mash-up

Soba noodles

Sunset Sabi

13.5/20

Terry Durack Izakaya fare comes with a SoCal twist and breezy, can-do service at Sunset Sabai.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (12)

seafood

Pan-fried prawns at Cakes and Ale.

Cakes and Ale

14/20

Gemima Cody This Mornington Peninsula restaurant treats local seafood with the lightest touch.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (4)

shakshuka

Shakshuka at Tahina in Northcote.

Tahina

Matt Holden This new Ruckers Hill felafel bar is like a Tel Aviv street eatery.

burgers

An 'Easey's Burger' and a blue heaven doughnut at Easey's in Collingwood.

Easey's burgers

Dani Valent Hip-hop, graffiti and stunningly unhealthy food are the heroes at this rooftop burger joint.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (38)

eat street

Beef pho at Kim Son Vietnamese restaurant.

A foodies' guide to Inala, Brisbane

Natascha Mirosch Stock up on Sriracha and grab a bowl of pho in this outer western suburb.

seafood

Superb: Spaghetti with prawns, zucchini and bottarga at Gambaro Seafood Restaurant.

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant

14/20

Natascha Mirosch Dining at Gambaro is like running into an old friend you haven't seen for years.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (30)

gastropub

Clams, parsley, 'nduja and bread at London Fields.

London Fields

14/20

Natascha Mirosch This Brisbane gastropub is more Bondi-meets-Bergen than Battersea.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (17)

thai

Pulled pork, Thai-style.

Thirst

14/20

Natasha Rudra Pulled pork has had a long moment in the spotlight but no one does a dish like this.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (11)

pizza

Margherita pizza at Provini.

Provini

15/20

Catriona Jackson This new Italian restaurant is full of kitschy decor and charm but does the food live up to the hype?

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (28)

american

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Smoque Woden

13.5/20

Natasha Rudra American football, beers and barbecue platters are the order of the day at this Woden eatery.

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (21)

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Sake Melbourne bar manager John Ross-Jones.

John Ross-Jones

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