Food & Wine
Politics goes pop
Cathy Osmond Spring break in the national capital, and this is the last place you’d expect to run smack-bang into the entire Turnbull Cabinet. But here they are.
Adelaide’s soulful sleeper
John Lethlean My local dining guest had never heard of Iberia, a freshman on Rundle Street’s food scene. That has to change.
Wine: Chardonnay challenge
James Halliday From 560 wines and 40 regions, the winners of the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge are...
GUEST CHEFBrunch is served
Michael Rantissi This spring tart from guest chef Michael Rantissi looks pretty and tastes delicious and fresh.
Chops with spring zing
David Herbert Veal chops are at their best in spring. Try marinating these Italian-style chops after cooking.
Game for a dining adventure
MORGAN DUNN If you are going to do game at home you can certainly go with red wine but whites also can work.
The best of British pubs
TOM CHESSHYRE Top village pubs to stay, play, drink and dine.
ExclusiveWine industry’s black sheep
Eli Greenblat One of only a few female bosses of a winery, Mary Hamilton is throwing metaphoric hand grenades.
Unbelievable waste of two hours
John Lethlean The food is overpriced and the service so clueless it beggars belief. Brisbane’s Botanical Bar+Kitchen is a fake restaurant.
TRAVELStyle in Sydney’s true heart
Graham Erbacher Parramatta’s first five-star boutique hotel comes with some show-stopping surprises.
Wine: Chatto
James Halliday Winemaker Jim Chatto has the X-factor: he can turn the impossible into reality, and keep everyone in the loop happy.
GUEST CHEFTom Kime’s Thai perfection
Tom Kime These spice-grilled pork chops marry superbly with fresh herbs and a sour dressing.
Cook serves up vanity fare
John Lethlean Do we really want a debut book with 40 images of the author?
Sweet stalk
David Herbert Rhubarb comes into its own in desserts and gives the classic Italian tiramisu a colourful twist.
Leave me out, chef begs Michelin
Adam Sage One of France’s best restaurants has asked to not be featured in the famous guide because of the pressure to stay at the top.
The whole hog
John Lethlean Adelaide-based Jose Coutinho’s handmade hams are considered superior to most European varieties.
The artisanal whey to greatness
NICK RYAN It wasn’t the first time I had spent 10 hours eating cheese but it was the only time I had 2000 people watch me do it.
ExclusiveSingo eyes $15m for Icebergs
LISA ALLEN BEN WILMOT John Singleton is to sell one of Australia’s most famous restaurants — the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar at Bondi Beach.
Wine: Two Hands
James Halliday No winery from any part of the world has equalled Two Hands’ feat — and the wines today are better than ever.
Roasted and rustic
Tamara Newing Tamara Newing’s goat cheese crostada freeform tart is full of Mediterranean-style colour and flavour.
