An iconic fine diner reclaims its three-hat status. High-profile operators take hits. And omakase restaurants rise and fall.
Ahead of The Age Good Food Guide awards on Monday night,these are the finalists for the biggest awards. You can be guaranteed they will be great.
Italian-born chef and restaurateur Stefano de Pieri intended to sell his Mildura restaurant and retire. Instead,he’s staying on and opening a cooking school.
Trucking water in by tanker despite having her own lake may be the only option for Annie Smithers and her Trentham restaurant garden.
Small towns across NSW are increasingly becoming better places to eat and drink thanks to a proliferation of new wine bars run by young,ambitious teams.
Including a charcoal-powered steakhouse and a basement bar with house-party vibes.
A hospo group making waves on the Mornington Peninsula is dishing up saucy venison meatballs and choc-loaded tiramisu at Slim’s Upstairs.
From community-led harvests,to cheese and bread workshops with Australia’s best,regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn.
Riding high with a Good Food Guide hat,Victoria’s Chef of the Year is quitting the bowls club to tackle new projects.
Stunning views and great (sea)food,without the budget-busting bill at the end.