Picnic bar pops up at National Library
Natasha Rudra Yes, you can eat and drink in the library now. Picnic is the new spot for post-work drinks in Canberra.
daily bites
The best places to eat on Australia Day
Amanda Copp Where to go if you're keen on a pavlova, barbie or Australia-shaped pizza
daily bites
Avocado price crisis hits Melbourne
Deborah Gough Smashed avocado on sourdough may drop off menus around Melbourne as the cost of avocados skyrockets.
food news
Is this 2016's first food frenzy?
There's now a mash-up of Toblerone and Chocolate Orange - say hello to Toblorange.
food news
Just Open: Cinnabar, Kingston
Natasha Rudra We take a look at the new modern Asian restaurant on the foreshore.
eat out
Velvet Garage
Louise Rugendyke Thanks to its great cafe menu, Velvet Garage at St Peters is a ride to remember
Photo: James Alcock
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Academy Kitchen & Bar
Gemima Cody Academy arrives with a high-low menu mash-up that Melbourne loves.
eat out
Velvet Garage
Louise Rugendyke Thanks to its great cafe menu, Velvet Garage at St Peters is a ride to remember
Photo: James Alcock
Folonomo
Myffy Rigby This Surry Hills venue takes a charitable approach that's reflected in its feelgood food
eat out
14/20
Academy Kitchen & Bar
Gemima Cody Academy arrives with a high-low menu mash-up.
Photo: Pat Scala
Bawa Cafe
Matt Holden Hawthorn's Bawa Cafe has an outside-in, resort-style mood and carefully curated and plated food.
eat out
14/20
Billykart West End
Natascha Mirosch Brisbane celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue's second Billykart is a clever package that offers seasonal food and warm service.
Photo: Glenn Hunt
Brisbane's best sweet treats
Natascha Mirosch From sophisticated to silly, we hunt down the city's sugar hits.
eat out
13.5/20
Soi Noodle Bar
Natasha Rudra A cheerful joint with cooking that hits some big notes.
Photo: Rohan Thomson
Helix Bar and Dining
Natasha Rudra A decent option for a preflight meal or drinks at Canberra Airport.
cook
Vegetable paella
This one-pot wonder is created with maximum flavour and minimal mess in mind. If it's a nice day cook the paella on the barbecue.
Photo: William Meppem
Roasted peaches and cream popsicles
The mixture of yoghurt and mascarpone cheese is like a grown-up version of ice-cream.
drink
The top 10 new craft beers for 2016
Joel Beerden Drink up, the Australian craft beer scene has more enticing brews than ever before.
Photo: Andrew Smith
Best wines for under $20
Need to fake your way through the lingo and jargon? Don't worry, we've picked top wines for you to bring to a dinner party.
drink
Pick of the bunch
Chris Shanahan Our wine critic reviews a fine selection for Canberra drinkers.
Quaffers
News of the brews, and reviews of 2 Brothers Kung Foo Rice Lager and Prancing Pony Hopwork Orange IPA.
Video
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How to make pavlova
Did Pavlova originate in Australia or New Zealand? Who cares! It is delicious and easy to make. Dan Lepard shows you how. (02:08)
