Sydney institution Jimmy Liks closes
Scott Bolles Owner blames the shutdown on the 'aggressive' lockout laws.
daily bites
Sydney institution Jimmy Liks closes
Scott Bolles Owner blames the shutdown on the "aggressive" lockout laws
daily bites
Le Chien becomes Luxsmith
Hilary McNevin Long-running Seddon cafe is reborn as a modern Vietnamese diner.
food news
Mister Paganini pizza opens at South Bank
Natascha Mirosch Mister Paganini throws down the gauntlet to Brisbane's pizzerias.
food news
Get out of the kitchen on Christmas Day
Nicola Sheville Outsource the cooking this Christmas and make a date with friends and family at a restaurant or a hotel in Canberra.
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14.5/20
Salaryman
Terry Durack This Instagram-friendly version of Tokyo's grungy Memory Lane is an inner-urban white boy's dream of ramen.
Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
16/20
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Gemima Cody The fireworks, bells and whistles of the Fat Duck Melbourne have (mostly) left the building.
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Chez Sun
Jacqui Taffel Chez Sun feels like the best cafes in Tokyo and is a bright addition to Sydney's Darlinghurst
Photo: Lisa Maree Williams
Bovine & Swine
Myffy Rigby You'll have to queue for your 'cue at this smoking hot BBQ spot.
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16/20
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Gemima Cody The fireworks, bells and whistles of the Fat Duck have (mostly) left the building.
Photo: Justin McManus
Cucina Povera 1889
Dani Valent Keep it simple at this crazy time of year with perfect pizza and pasta.
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14/20
Darling & Co
Natascha Mirosch Darling & Co has locals shaking out the welcome mat.
Photo: Michelle Smith
The Defiant Duck
Natascha Mirosch The Defiant Duck jumps aboard Brisbane's American bandwagon.
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16/20
Eightysix
Kirsten Lawson The upbeat, trendy spot has calmed down and settled in.
Photo: Supplied
Our favourite Canberra restaurants for 2015
Natasha Rudra Drum roll please. Canberra's Restaurant of the Year is ...
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How to make Christmas shortbread
Get creative with your shortbread this year with these baking and decorating tips from Dan Lepard.
Photo: Stephen Claxton
Thai-style crab cakes with mango
- 30 mins - 1 hour
- Medium
- Thai
- Curtis Stone
Christmas means mangoes. This luscious, versatile fruit is delicious, and packed with health-giving vitamins and fibre. Try these crab cakes on for a festive feast with a tropical tang.
Canberra
Stacks of pleasure
Annie Rigg's summer berry tiramisu cake.
drink
The best wines of 2015
Jeni Port, Ralph Kyte-Powell, Huon Hooke, Cathy Gowdie From rebellious riesling to benchmark shiraz, these are the top picks for the year
Matching wines to food at Christmas
What goes with turkey, ham and all the other holiday staples? Here's how to fill your glass at the Christmas table.
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Canberra region's top 20 wines for 2015
Chris Shanahan Our wine critic selects 10 local reds and 10 local whites.
Pact-ed with potential
The capital's beer world has had a lot of movers and shakers this year, writes Chris Shanahan.
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How to cook asparagus
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