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Stephanie Alexander Gives Her Most Iconic Title, The Cook’s Companion, a Huge Upgrade for 2026

Stephanie Alexander Gives Her Most Iconic Title, The Cook’s Companion, a Huge Upgrade for 2026

On the 30th anniversary of her landmark cookbook, we took the national treasure herself for lunch at Gimlet in Melbourne. We chatted about the book’s incredible legacy, the one dish she never orders at restaurants and her top tip for building confidence in the kitchen.

Just In: Europe Says It’s Cool for Australia To Use the Name “Prosecco”

Just In: Europe Says It’s Cool for Australia To Use the Name “Prosecco”

Where Chefs Eat: The Cool Room’s Drew Dawson Will “Always Shout Out” This Indonesian Gem

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Australia Once Again Dominates the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants List

Australia Once Again Dominates the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants List

The global authority on where to eat outstanding steak has begun releasing 2026’s rankings – and 15 Aussie restaurants are already on the board.

Recipe: Brendan Pang’s “Not Exactly Traditional” Mauritian Fried Rice

Recipe: Brendan Pang’s “Not Exactly Traditional” Mauritian Fried Rice

The Masterchef star and cookbook author blends Indian spices and chicken with Chinese stir-fry technique. The result is a comforting bowl that captures the “bold, vibrant local flavours” of Mauritius.

Seven To Try: The Best Hot Cross Buns in Perth in 2026

Seven To Try: The Best Hot Cross Buns in Perth in 2026

Whether you’re a fruit bun purist or a more-is-more chocolate lover, these are the best HCBs in Perth to ring in Easter 2026.

Recipe: Brendan Pang’s Comforting Mauritian Biryani Will Feed a Crowd

Recipe: Brendan Pang’s Comforting Mauritian Biryani Will Feed a Crowd

“The beef is cooked until tender, and the fragrant rice soaks up all the spices, creating a dish that’s bursting with flavour,” he writes.

Just In: After Six Years, the Parker Group To Close CBD Stalwart, Fleur

Just In: After Six Years, the Parker Group To Close CBD Stalwart, Fleur

You have until April to say goodbye, but the site won’t stay quiet for long.

Peter Kuruvita Wants Melbourne To Taste Sri Lanka First, Then Visit

Peter Kuruvita Wants Melbourne To Taste Sri Lanka First, Then Visit

The Sri Lankan Australian chef spotlights the flavours of his childhood in a new residency. In partnership with Crown, he tells us how he hopes the menu will inspire diners to book a trip.

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The Best Date Places in Perth

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The Best Wine Bars in Perth

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What's Open on the January 26 Public Holiday 2026

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The Best Bakeries in Perth

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The Best New Restaurants in Perth

Three To Try: Dining Alone in Perth, One Drink and Snack at a Time

Three To Try: Dining Alone in Perth, One Drink and Snack at a Time

Solo dining is sexy. Here are three swoon-worthy drink-and-snack combos to try next time you take yourself out on the town

Chef’s Kiss: Supermarket Fish Sauces Tested and Rated

Chef’s Kiss: Supermarket Fish Sauces Tested and Rated

John Rivera of Melbourne Filipino diner Askal goes fishing for the best and worst of the category. From the Rolls-Royce of fish sauces to a red herring he almost tossed into the ocean, here’s how they fly.

Enter Now: Applications for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Are Open

Enter Now: Applications for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Are Open

The global culinary program returns after Ardy Ferguson’s 2025 win. In partnership with Sanpellegrino, entries are now open until June 9 for the 2026/2027 competition.

Free Soft Serve: Pupu Dessert Opening Soft Serve Giveaway

Free Soft Serve: Pupu Dessert Opening Soft Serve Giveaway

A new dessert shop is opening in East Vic Park – and to celebrate, the team is giving away free soft serves to the first 100 customers, then switching to buy-one-get-one-free for the rest of the day.

First Cook: Madeleine De Proust’s Debut Cookbook Is a Project Baker’s Dream

First Cook: Madeleine De Proust’s Debut Cookbook Is a Project Baker’s Dream

Food writer and home cook Gemma Plunkett tries her hand at perfecting Hyoju Park and Rong Yao Soh’s yuzu spin on the classic French madeleine.

Why Are Chefs Putting Albany Rock Oysters on the Menu?

Why Are Chefs Putting Albany Rock Oysters on the Menu?

The pre-dinner oyster is a ritual for many, but the variety matters. In partnership with Leeuwin Coast, we speak to Il Bacaro's chef about why Albany rock oysters are a restaurant staple – and worth ordering.