Today
How to make Supernormal’s famous lobster roll
Let the good times roll as Andrew McConnell shares one of his restaurant’s most popular menu items.
- Jill Dupleix
Yesterday
Chin Chin for Canberra: Chris Lucas’ grand restaurant plans
The restaurateur is opening his first Canberra eatery and working with QIC on another diner there.
- Updated
- Larry Schlesinger
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Life & Leisure
This World War II cognac could be yours for a ‘mere’ $1299 a bottle
Plus, how to join in celebrating a decade of rare 10-year-old Australian single malts.
- Max Allen
This Month
How one of Australia’s top chefs turned anger into change
In his new memoir, Attica’s Ben Shewry hits out at rude customers, misbehaving chefs and uninformed food critics, while proposing an inclusive industry with more integrity.
- Jill Dupleix
Rockpool won’t change if lenders stay out of the kitchen: Perry
Quadrant Private Equity has sold the hospitality empire that grew out of celebrity chef Neil Perry’s high-profile steak restaurant.
- Gus McCubbing
- Exclusive
- Private equity
Quadrant Private Equity loses control of Rockpool to private credit
The major buyout firm has been forced to walk away from the hospitality empire that grew out of celebrity chef Neil Perry’s high-profile steak restaurant.
- Anthony Macdonald and Jonathan Shapiro
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Life & Leisure
Hands down the best non-alcoholic wine I’ve tried
Based in Berlin, Kolonne Null partners with wineries in Germany, France and Spain to source wine that is then de-alcoholised.
- Max Allen
Where a Greek restaurant owner eats when he’s in Athens
Jonathan Barthelmess, the top chef behind Sydney’s The Apollo, reveals his favourite spots for dining and drinks in the Greek capital.
- Jill Dupleix
Would you eat barramundi sashimi?
This Brisbane restaurant hopes its new menu item will become a national trendsetter.
- Necia Wilden
How to travel with a Michelin-starred chef
New small cruise ship Silver Ray prides itself on having celebrity chefs stow away for a few nights to ensure its guests dine on the very best.
- Fiona Carruthers
September
Melbourne dining powerhouse wins award for country’s best wine list
Gimlet’s head sommelier says the key to success is paying the same level of attention to someone drinking by the glass as to a high-roller ordering a $12,000 bottle.
- Gus McCubbing
How this Sydney chef has won a cult following – without a restaurant
Eilish Maloney’s two regional cafes, her masterclasses and occasional pop-up diner reflect her adventurous approach to food, and people are lapping it up.
- Eugenie Kelly
‘Beautiful chaos’: Iconic Melbourne power diner owner calls time
Simon Hartley has hosted every prime minister since Gough Whitlam at his CBD restaurant Becco. But on Friday, he held the last supper.
- Gus McCubbing
Why bite-sized snacks are the ultimate restaurant experience
Full of exciting flavours, the smallest items on the menu are packing the biggest punch.
- Jill Dupleix
Australia’s grand new transport hubs lure top restaurants and bars
Sophisticated drinking and dining is now just a ferry or a train-ride away as an explosion of new openings mark the completion of major infrastructure projects.
- Necia Wilden
August
How to make this saucy dish from Neil Perry’s new Song Bird restaurant
Perry is set to open his next restaurant in Sydney’s Double Bay on August 30. And it’s going to be huge.
- Jill Dupleix
ASX rallies; Bullock rules out cuts; How top dealmakers dine
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Michelin stars galore for Aussie chefs in Asia
With no Michelin Guide in Australia, local chefs craving the culinary accolade need to head offshore. Our food editor reveals three who’ve made their mark.
- Jill Dupleix
A Michelin star chef’s guide to the hottest dining in London right now
Chef and restaurateur Clare Smyth of London’s Core on the joys of dirty martinis, seasonal fare and Sunday pub roasts.
- Jill Dupleix
- Exclusive
- Pubs
Lenders tried to sell Jon Adgemis’ pubs to Justin Hemmes’ Merivale
Merivale was shown internal financial spreadsheets by one major lender, but ultimately decided against exploring a deal, sources said.
- Primrose Riordan and Sarah Thompson
