Melbourne's best fish and chips
Sofia Levin To make it in the top 10, you need a locally caught catch, good oil, crunch and x-factor.
daily bites
Rene Redzepi talks about MAD Sydney
Callan Boys Noma's chef will bring David Chang, Massimo Bottura and other guests out for this Australian first; also confirms dates for Copenhagen's MAD symposium.
daily bites
Padre Coffee opens in Melbourne arcade
Leanne Clancey Pint-sized cafe joins the Padre family.
food news
'No cash or avocados kept on premises'
Amy Mitchell-Whittington A Brisbane fruiterer has put up a sign likening avocados to cash after a recent demand spike for the green fruit saw prices soar.
food news
Inside the new Chairman and Yip in Barton
Natasha Rudra Chairman and Yip reopens this week in the old Malamay site at the Burbury Hotel after more than 20 years in Civic.
eat out
15/20
Embla
Gemima Cody Town Mouse's new sibling seeks the casual-yet-mindblowing line.
Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen
Honey Persian Restaurant
Myffy Rigby Fragrant, comforting food, no frills and fantastic prices - check out this Persian eatery's sweet appeal.
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Honey Persian Restaurant
Myffy Rigby Fragrant, comforting food, no frills and fantastic prices; check out the sweet appeal of this Persian eatery in Parramatta.
Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
18.5/20
Noma Australia
Terry Durack Rene Redzepi's degustation menu looks at Australian food through an explorer's eyes.
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15/20
Embla
Gemima Cody Town Mouse's new sibling seeks the casual-yet-mindblowing line.
Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen
Stavros Tavern
Dani Valent Stavros' old-school menu ticks off saganaki, souvlaki and spanakopita.
eat out
A foodies' guide to Sunnybank
Natascha Mirosch This Brisbane suburb is full of Asian cheap eats, from $2 sandwiched hot cakes to crispy duck pancakes.
Photo: Robert Shakespeare
13.5/20
Mister Paganini
Natascha Mirosch Is Mister Paganini's wood-fired pizza the real deal?
eat out
15/20
Morks
Catriona Jackson The boys at Morks are still turning out high quality, exciting modern Thai food.
12/20
Indian Affair, Phillip
Natasha Rudra A popular Indian restaurant in the industrial suburbs.
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Chicken and peppers
Smoky paprika adds another layer of complexity to the peppery flavours from the capsicum in this simple tray-baked chicken dish.
Photo: William Meppem
Honey and cardamom cheesecake
In this dessert, the floral and citrus notes of cardamom cut through the richness of cream and cheese, and you don't even need to bake it!
drink
Toasting the rise of non-alcoholic drinks
Lee Tran Lam and Fred Siggins Juice pairings, non-alcoholic matches, next-level tea - booze-free options are now far more inventive than a default lemonade or Coke.
Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen
Scotch whisky 101
Everything you ever wanted to know about Scotch whisky but were afraid to ask.
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Making perfect pancakes
Dan Lepard shares a couple of secrets to help you make perfect thin, crepe-style pancakes. (02:18)
