‘Groundbreakers can’t survive any more’:Is Australia’s restaurant industry on the brink?

‘Groundbreakers can’t survive any more’:Is Australia’s restaurant industry on the brink?

For many restaurants today,just breaking even is cause for celebration. Will 2024 be remembered as a year of closures? And what can cash-strapped diners do to help?

  • byDani Valent

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‘Unsurpassable quality’:Australian chef awarded three Michelin stars

‘Unsurpassable quality’:Australian chef awarded three Michelin stars

Brett Graham (The Ledbury,London) is the first Aussie-born owner-chef to receive the accolade.

  • byBianca Hrovat
Game,set,hats:10 ace places to eat just a short walk from the Australian Open

Game,set,hats:10 ace places to eat just a short walk from the Australian Open

When it comes to quality dining mere minutes from centre court,Melbourne smashes it. Here are 10 of the best spots to eat out before or after the tennis.

  • byAndrea McGinniss andGood Food Guide reviewers
Red carpet,cocktails and colour from The Age Good Food Guide 2024 Awards

Red carpet,cocktails and colour from The Age Good Food Guide 2024 Awards

A taste of the gala event,presented by Vittoria Coffee and Oceania Cruises.

Jason Lui reflects on his career at Flower Drum
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Jason Lui reflects on his career at Flower Drum

Working his way from busboy to general manager,Lui has become the custodian of an institution that’s renowned around the world.

Kylie Kwong reflects on her career
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Kylie Kwong reflects on her career

For over 30 years,Kylie Kwong has reshaped Australian-Chinese cuisine in Sydney. Her impact extends beyond kitchens to global communities.

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The Good Food Guide Chef of the Year finalists are revealed

The Good Food Guide Chef of the Year finalists are revealed

Some of our top kitchen talents are embracing the “small is beautiful” mantra in their quest for excellence. Plus,the NSW Chef of the Year finalists revealed.

  • byJill Dupleix andTerry Durack
Food,glorious (Sydney) food

Food,glorious (Sydney) food

I have never been much of a breakfast person. For me,lunch and dinner is where the action’s at.

  • byBevan Shields
$200 steak and extra for sauce? The restaurant food trends we never want to see again

$200 steak and extra for sauce? The restaurant food trends we never want to see again

Six things we love (and four things we hate) about dining out in 2023.

  • byCallan Boys
Victoria’s best regional restaurants of the year (plus great places to stay and make a weekend of it)

Victoria’s best regional restaurants of the year (plus great places to stay and make a weekend of it)

Looking for destination inspiration for your next road trip? The Age Good Food Guide’s Regional Restaurant of the Year finalists are a great starting point.

  • byEmma Breheny
These under-the-radar restaurants might not score a hat,but the critics can’t get enough of them

These under-the-radar restaurants might not score a hat,but the critics can’t get enough of them

From a fun BYO diner to food court favourites,these are the SMH Good Food Guide Critics’ Picks that did not get a hat,but are always a hit.

  • byCallan Boys andGood Food Guide Reviewers