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Verrine with guava sorbet, tropical fruit, whipped coconut cream and sugar 'glass'.

Billykart West End

2 Edmondstone Street, West End, Queensland
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    14/20

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  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    8 reader ratings

Ben O'Donoghue's second Billykart is a clever package that offers seasonal food and warm service.

melbourne

Tipsy cake (brioche basted in brandy caramel with pineapple) at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
16/20

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Gemima Cody Don't expect the Fat Duck, only cheaper.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (35)

sydney

Flathead in kataifi pastry
14/20

Annata

Terry Durack Next-gen dining hits Sydney's north, powered by talent from Eau de Vie and Cafe Paci.

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

ritzy bar

Harbour Vieux cocktail

Darlo Country Club

Callan Boys Pull out your finest polo and point your boat shoes towards the fancy Darlo Country Club.

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (8)

fine dining

Flathead in kataifi pastry
14/20

Annata

Terry Durack Next-gen dining hits Sydney's north, powered by talent from Eau de Vie and Cafe Paci.

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

hot and new

Tipsy cake (brioche basted in brandy caramel with pineapple) at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
16/20

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Gemima Cody Don't expect the Fat Duck, only cheaper. Dinner is a contemporary bistro bookended with a couple of tricks for the fans.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (35)

bento box

Bento box at Ebisu in Elwood.

Ebisu Kitchen

Simone Egger Japanese lunch sets change daily at this hidden gem.

negroni sorbet

Negroni sorbet and Campari at Darling & Co.
14/20

Darling & Co

Natascha Mirosch This newcomer pitches somewhere between posh pub and bistro fare, with a democratic, please-all approach.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (2)

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)

pizza

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15/20

Locale

Kirsten Lawson Locale is a welcome new local.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (16)

brunch in a bookshop

Breakfast, Muse-style: Brown rice with crisp beef tapa, sprouts, fried egg and chilli jam.
14/20

Muse

Natasha Rudra This lovely nook taps into the mix of politics, brunch and books that Canberrans love.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (9)

canberra

Prawn and pork dumplings with spicy soy vinaigrette at XO.

XO Restaurant, Canberra

15/20

Kirsten Lawson New modern Asian eatery packs a spicy punch.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (16)

sydney

Camomile sponge cake with macha latte.

The Rabbit Hole Organic Tea Bar

Louise Rugendyke Discover what's brewing at Sydney's first dedicated tea bar.

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

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.

italian

Biccicletta cocktail.

Maybe Frank

Callan Boys On yer bike: it's time to pedal over to Maybe Frank for pizza and after-work refreshments.

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

nashville fried chicken

Fired chicken and chips at Belles Hot Chicken pop-up in Sydney.

Belles Hot Chicken

Myffy Rigby Melbourne's fried chicken snack shack blazes into Barangaroo.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (23)

retro bar

Pork ribs, fries and sandwiches at Della Hyde in Sydney.

Della Hyde

Callan Boys Della Hyde channels the gimlet-and-good-time vibe of the hotel lobby bars of yesteryear.

cafes

The pressed lamb shoulder, purple cabbage, cauliflower tabbouleh, barberries, pine nuts, and harissa.

Bawa Cafe

Matt Holden Hawthorn's Bawa Cafe has an outside-in, resort-style mood and carefully curated and plated food.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (3)

geelong

The Red Ale at White Rabbit Barrel Hall is a tart, blushing cherry number.

White Rabbit Barrel Hall

Michael Harry White Rabbit brewery hops from Healesville to Geelong.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (3)

yarra valley

The Gin and Tonic paddle at the Four Pillars Distillery.

Four Pillars Distillery

Michael Harry Former timber yard is transformed into a buzzy boutique gin distillery showroom.

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)

savoury profiteroles

Pate profiteroles at Gaslight Bistro in Brisbane.

Gaslight Bistro

14/20

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

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

steakhouse

Eye-fillet steak at Charcoal.

Charcoal

13.5/20

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

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (47)

Korean fried chicken

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Chez Kimchi, Civic

14/20

Natasha Rudra There's a new fried chicken in town - it is Korean and simply brilliant. Don't miss it.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (34)

american ribs

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Rockin Ribs

15/20

Catriona Jackson Could these be the best barbecue ribs in Canberra?

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (30)

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Sake Melbourne bar manager John Ross-Jones.

John Ross-Jones

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