Food And Drink

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.

The popular Sydney pasta bar will take over the former Alta Trattoria for just shy of a month. Expect cacio e pepe, duck ragu with egg rigatoni, and mafaldine with mackerel and fermented chilli.

Traditional hot cross buns will always have a special place in our hearts, but Melbourne’s bakeries are getting creative with their hot-cross-bun-inspired treats this year.

Take in panoramic bay views and watch the ferries roll in as you enjoy a menu of great local seafood, thin-crust pizzas and Mornington Peninsula wines.

Welcome to dainty French cake heaven, as the duo behind Melbourne’s cult madeleine bakery launch their debut cookbook.

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Get huevos rancheros, house-made habanero-glazed churros and chipotle baked beans at this new spot influenced by English caffs and Californian diners.

Each Sunday, the Collingwood rooftop bar will serve a burger designed by a chef from a different venue, including Kafeneion, Walrus and Akimbo. Plus a cocktail to match.

The culinary icon and author of The Cook’s Companion shares two Italian restaurants perfect for solo dining; three regional spots worth booking a trip around; four of Victoria’s best bakeries; and more.

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

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.

The latest from former Kisume head chef Reki Reinantha (also behind Atsu, Andzero and Sachi) also has a double-Wagyu cheeseburger, Japanese-inspired cocktails and a killer house-made steak sauce.