Dining Articles

River House: Where the Gold Coast Dines by the Water in Elegant Ease

Discover River House, the Gold Coast’s newest fine-dining destination on the Nerang River. Led by award-winning Chef Grant Madgwick, it blends coastal elegance, local produce and timeless sophisticati...

Readers’ Choice 2025 – Celebrating Australia’s Favourite Dining Destinations

Discover five 2025 Readers’ Choice Award winners celebrating Australia’s top dining destinations — from rustic vineyards and coastal escapes to vibrant city eateries. Explore the venues voted best by ...

Look What’s New: The Vine Room, Cairns

Discover The Vine Room on the Cairns Esplanade — where Mediterranean flavours meet tropical luxury. Enjoy ocean views, share plates, live music, the Milos Espresso cocktail and a must-try lemon–rosema...

The Smoking Section: A Modern Man’s Guide to Home Smoking Without Going Full Caveman

Discover the art of modern home smoking — where fire meets finesse. Learn how today’s man can master flavour, patience, and smoke without going full caveman. From wood choice to ritual, elevate your b...

Fanning the Flames: Australia’s Top Chefs on Mastering Fire in the Kitchen: Part 2

Australia’s top Chefs share their fiery secrets in part two of our series. From perfect sears to smoky balance, discover how masters like Pawan Dutta, Lorenzo Tron & Adrian Richardson harness heat to ...

A New Chapter of Culinary Excellence at Orleana: Jake Kellie’s Tribute to South Australian Terroir

Renowned Chef Jake Kellie launches his first à la carte menu at Orleana, Kingsford The Barossa. Showcasing South Australia’s finest produce, the menu celebrates local flavours, fine wines and the spir...

Beyond Satay and Sweet Bintangs: Aroma of Indonesia Delivers the Real Deal

Discover Aroma of Indonesia in Sydney CBD - a premium dining experience redefining Indonesian cuisine. From Wagyu rendang to pandan cendol, this elegant eatery celebrates the archipelago’s bold flavou...

Ost. Brings All-Day Dining and Modern Style to North Sydney’s Evolving Scene

Ost. by Michael Broome redefines North Sydney dining with an all-day menu, lush beer garden and polished, welcoming design. From morning coffee to evening cocktails, it’s the new local spot blending c...

Paul Lewis Takes Atria to New Heights with Modern Australian Flavours at The Ritz-Carlton

Discover how Executive Chef Paul Lewis elevates Atria at The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne with a Spring menu celebrating Australia’s landscapes, local produce and culinary heritage through refined, story-dr...

Australia’s Best BBQ Dining – Where Fire, Smoke and Flavour Meet

Discover Australia’s top BBQ-inspired restaurants, from Korean and Japanese grills to smoky steakhouses and fusion feasts. Experience sizzling flavours, charred perfection and vibrant dining at HORANG...

Uma: A Journey Through Peru in the Heart of Perth

Discover Uma Restaurant at Pan Pacific Perth - a captivating dining experience where Peruvian flavours, elegant design and soulful hospitality unite for an unforgettable culinary escape on Adelaide Te...

A Smouldering Comeback: The Return of Smoke in Fine Dining Australia

From smoked butter to ember-kissed Wagyu, Australia’s fine dining scene is embracing fire with flair, layering dishes with flavour, theatre and memory....

5 Chef-Hatted Restaurants Showcasing Australia’s Finest Dining Experiences

Discover five exceptional Chef-hatted restaurants across NSW and Qld - from Springwood’s refined Arrana to Broadbeach’s coastal-chic Kost. Explore artistry, local produce and unforgettable flavours in...

Look What’s New: The Recluse – Newtown’s Hidden Sanctuary of Flavour and Art

Discover The Recluse on King Street, Newtown — a cosy retreat where Chef Julian’s art meets nature-inspired dining. Enjoy housemade dishes, local artworks and a tranquil escape from the city’s bustle....

Chef Connor Bishop: Harvesting the Adelaide Hills Through Plate and Palate

Discover Chef Connor Bishop’s culinary artistry at Anvers Wines in Kangarilla, SA - where local produce, seasonal inspiration and elegant wine pairings create a soulful dining experience in the heart ...

Sean Connolly Brings Mediterranean Sunshine to Auckland’s Dining Scene

Yorkshire-born Chef Sean Connolly blends Mediterranean flavours with New Zealand’s finest produce at Esther in Auckland. Discover his inspiration, signature dishes and passion for simplicity, provenan...

Chef Aaron Schembri: Daylesford’s Own, Bringing Japan Home

Discover Chef Aaron Schembri’s journey from his Daylesford upbringing to creating Kadota - a serene dining experience where Japanese precision, local produce and heartfelt hospitality come together in...

Opera Bar’s Fernando Sanchez Joins Sonnel Hospitality as Group Head Chef

Sonnel Hospitality welcomes Opera Bar veteran Fernando Sanchez as Group Head Chef. Expect produce-driven menus, refined pub dining and fresh energy across Firehouse Hotel, Crossroads Hotel and Austral...

Chef Josh Niland: From Fish Butchery to Island Shores, Reinventing Seafood

Discover Chef Josh Niland’s journey from Sydney’s acclaimed Saint Peter to Hamilton Island’s Catseye Pool Club - where his whole-fish philosophy meets tropical generosity, redefining seafood with crea...

Brown Brothers Restaurant, Milawa – A Taste of the Land and Light

Discover Brown Brothers Restaurant in Milawa, Victoria - where estate-grown wines, seasonal produc, and vineyard views create an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Victoria’s High Country...