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Private chef to the stars Sergio Perera and Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth (inset).

Byron Bay to Barcelona: Chris Hemsworth’s private chef shares his favourite dining spots

Michelin-trained Spanish chef Sergio Perera shares how he helped change the eating habits of his A-list employer.

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One-pan peanut chicken.

This ‘outrageously delicious’ saucy dinner is your one-pan answer to chicken satay

Plus two more budget-friendly one-pots including a generous home-style Greek chicken and rice recipe and a rich red wine and tomato beef ragu.

  • Nicole Maguire
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House wines, hand-made pasta and inner-city vibes flow at this buzzy suburban Italian spot

Popular new restaurant Fior brings Surry Hills smarts and Totti’s-style antipasti to the Shire.

  • Terry Durack
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Pork sausage ragu of sorts with burrata and casarecce.

The joy of six ingredients: Four new pastas that punch well above their weight

Katrina Meynink’s flavour-packed sauce recipes are easy on your wallet, your time and your shopping list. And they taste fabulous, too.

  • Katrina Meynink
Australian-Japanese food writer Emiko Davies, from Enoteca Marilù cooking school in Tuscany.

From Tuscany to Bali: 12 cooking schools worth planning a trip around

Australian-Japanese food writer Emiko Davies is sharing her Tuscan food knowledge with visitors. Plus 12 more culinary adventures to experience.

  • Joanna Savill

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Melbourne Eat Streets

Tiamo restaurant in Carlton.

Five years ago, Lygon Street was dying. Now diners are queuing out the door

  • Dani Valent
Tocca restaurant in Werribee.

How a run-down strip became the most exciting culinary street in the west

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Victor Churchill in Armadale.

How a well-heeled street of wedding dress shops became a premier dining strip

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Modu restaurant on Clayton Road.

The gritty ‘eating street’ in the south-east that boasts more than 200 restaurants

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Crosta D’Oro in Thornbury.

High Street is jam-packed with bars, cafes and restaurants – but this is its best section

  • Dani Valent

Eating out

Adam Roberts doing a demonstration at Vivid Fire Kitchen.

Five dishes you must try at Vivid Fire Kitchen, the outdoor barbecue spectacular

Plus, the line-up of international Michelin-starred chefs set to take over Sydney restaurants.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The White Horse dining room.
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The new-look White Horse is the pub’s most delicious iteration yet

  • Callan Boys
Pazar Food Collective owner-chef Attila Yilmaz is also working as restaurant manager, reservations manager and maintenance guy to keep costs down.

‘Kind of scary’: The real reason so many restaurants are closing

  • Dani Valent
From left: Designer Mike Delany with Dave and Amy Spanton.

‘Nothing over $30’ at Kings Cross drinks guru’s surprising bar

  • Scott Bolles

Lists & guides

Sunday roast pork at The Duke of Clarence.

From crackly pork to golden potatoes: 12 of Sydney’s best Sunday roasts

Rocker’s beer and burger deal.

12 of Sydney’s best happy hour specials (with snacks)

Laksa Singapura with prawn and chicken and mixed noodles.

May hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

Steak special at Nu’u by Nativo, Glebe.

Cheap grills: 20 of Sydney’s best-value steak nights

Bondi Bowls Club.

From gin bars to $1 oysters: 10 Sydney bowling clubs that are on a roll

Rock oysters with lemon pepper granita at Bennelong Bar.

The Guide editor’s little black book of places he usually only shares with visiting friends

Introduce visitors to the American Doughnut Kitchen, then explain it’s not actually American.

I’m coming to Melbourne for the week. Where should I eat? The critic’s top picks for visitors

Effie’s kiosk at Manly Boatshed in Fairlight.

Manly to Merimbula: Where to find waterfront feeds for less than $30

Milk bar vibes at Larrie’s at The Beach Hotel.

These are the best places to eat, drink (and dine barefoot) in Newcastle

Potato scallops

Prawn toast to potato scallops: 12 retro dishes with a new spin

Seabourn dining

Thinking about booking a cruise? Everything you need to know about the food and drink

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, GOODFOOD, February 21: Pappadum, chutney and naan platter at Don't Tell Aunty in Surry Hills on February 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Christopher Pearce/SMH)

Nine of Sydney’s best Indian eateries and restaurants

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Discover the joys of grab-and-go Japanese snacks at Domo 39

  • Lee Tran Lam
The White Horse dining room.
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The new-look White Horse is the pub’s most delicious iteration yet

  • Callan Boys
Galbi wagyu short rib on the grill.
14.5/20

Cosy Japanese-Korean cook-your-own grill house Astro channels campfire vibes

  • Terry Durack
The Al Shami mixed plate is designed to share between two.
14.5/20

Sure, this is a terrific place to wrap grilled meat in bread, but there’s more to explore

  • Callan Boys
Energy levels are high across the vast rabbit warren of a space.
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Does Merivale magic strike again at Good Luck Restaurant Lounge?

  • Terry Durack

Recipes

Pork sausage ragu of sorts with burrata and casarecce.

The joy of six ingredients: Four new pasta sauces that punch well above their weight

Katrina Meynink’s flavour-packed pasta sauce recipes are easy on your wallet, your time and your shopping list. And they taste fabulous, too.

  • Katrina Meynink
The optional addition of browned butter and sage results in a nutty flavour.

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s roast pumpkin orzo ‘risotto’

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  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Serve these oven-baked meatballs with cheesy garlic bread.
EASY

Mouthwatering oven-baked meatballs in a rich tomato sauce

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Danielle Alvarez
Teriyaki salmon bowls.
EASY

RecipeTin’s rice bowls stretch two salmon fillets into a satisfying dinner for four

  • < 30 mins
  • Nagi Maehashi

Recipe collections

Golden syrup dumplings.

30+ retro desserts to revisit (starring this enduring budget-friendly family favourite)

Clear out the crisper for this adaptable pasta bake.

14 of our favourite midweek vegetarian recipes to cook next week

Kwong fried rice.

The only four dishes you need to create the ultimate Kylie Kwong dinner party

Meatballs “al forno” with cheesy garlic bread.

Five marvellous meatball recipes to cook this weekend

Dill and mint add vibrancy to this simple but satisfying pasta dish.

12 frozen veg-packed (but fantastic) recipes to cook next week

Serve this lamb, rice and vine leaf borek with garlic dip.

Give it a whirl: Five spiral pastries to cook this weekend

Creamy cauliflower and potato soup topped with mini cheese toastie bites.

16 freezer-friendly soups and stews to cook (and stash away) this week

RecipeTin Eats’ baked chicken and broccoli macaroni cheese.

Budget bangers: 50 thrifty recipes for tight times

Cr: William Meppem / GW - Food, March 5 issue. Neil Perry's chicken with lemon and orzo risotto. SMH GOOD WEEKEND Picture by WILLIAM MEPPEM GW160305 William Meppem – Sat, 5. March 2016 12:00 AM988594168.jpgCr: William Meppem / GW - Food, March 5 issue. Neil Perry's chicken with lemon and orzo risotto. SMH GOOD WEEKEND Picture by WILLIAM MEPPEM GW160305

50 crowd-pleasing chicken dishes (starring RecipeTin’s popular curry)

Adam Liaw’s shepherds’ pie.

Oldies but goodies: 10 of your favourite childhood recipes to cook next week

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s spiced apple cake with mascarpone and maple frosting.

From apple cakes to RecipeTin’s steak: April’s 20 most popular recipes

One-pan slurpy creamy tomato and fennel ravioli with optional spicy sausage.

14 simple dinners that go straight to the sauce

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Tips & advice

Trail mix.

These 10 popular supermarket foods are worse for you than you probably think

  • Susie Burrell

Don’t try this at home: Why you should leave these dishes to restaurants

  • Terry Durack
Yoghurts may often look similar but their nutritional panel will reveal important differences.

A dietitian ranks seven popular supermarket yoghurts (and reveals her top picks)

  • Susie Burrell
Emily Yeoh with a larger version of the $15 wok she recommends from Yuen’s in Brisbane, or a similar Asian grocery store.

The $15 wok this chef (and ex-MasterChef contestant) swears by

  • Matt Shea

Eating ultra-processed meat linked to greater risk of early death

  • Laura Donnelly

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Drinks

What are the best red wines to cellar for 18-plus years?

  • Huon Hooke
Diners try the line-up of Coravin wines at Bentley Restaurant & Bar.

Try one of the world’s best wines for half price. But is it really worth $320 a glass?

  • Bianca Hrovat

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