

The former Gourmet Traveller Chef of the Year announces his new venture, opening his own restaurant later this year.

The best new restaurants and bars around Australia to know about in 2025
All the new and soon-to-open restaurants and bars around Australia to add to your hit list.

The best new restaurants and bars in Melbourne for 2025
All the new and soon-to-open restaurants and bars in Melbourne to have on your radar.

The best new restaurants and bars in Sydney
All the new and soon-to-open restaurants and bars in Sydney to have on your radar.

Osteria Mucca, the penultimate piece of the Pasiano and Daughters’ Newtown precinct, is now open
Flora and Mister Grotto are set to open on Australia Street this February — with a third to follow.

No Taste Like Home is a delicious new series by Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski
In this new National Geographic series, Antoni Porowski travels the globe to explore the powerful living histories of A-listers

Chris Lucas brings Grill Americano to Sydney
The popular New York-style grill restaurant is set to open in Sydney’s CBD this September

Hook Island to transform into a luxurious eco-lodge on the Great Barrier Reef
A landmark restoration will evolve the Whitsundays isle with a sustainable edge.

The Eve Hotel Sydney is set to open in Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane next month
The Eve is set to make waves as Sydney’s newest design-led hotel, joined by two restaurants from the team behind Bistecca and The Gidley.

The best store-bought olives in Australia, according to GT editors
The ideal entertaining snack, these are the olives we turn to for finishing the perfect Martini or grazing on a summer’s afternoon.

Kiln reopens with a fresh new menu and incoming chef-partner Beau Clugston
One of our favourite Sydney rooftop restaurants now has an ex-Noma chef at the helm.

25 restaurants, hotels and events to get excited about in 2025
Here are the top 25 reasons to get excited about 2025.

The best craft sodas in Australia, according to our editors
Pop the tops on these craft sodas that favour flavour.

The best tortillas in Australia, as tested by GT editors
Viva la México!

Wunderlich wonderland: glitzy new retail and hospitality precinct opens in Redfern
With a slew of new and upcoming food, beverage and retail openings, Wunderlich Lane is well worth a spot on your radar.

PorkStar celebrates 20 years of operation in 2024
Everyone knows "get some pork on your fork". So now it's time to meet the stars behind the slogan as they celebrate 20 years of operation.

The best cucumber pickles in Australia, as tested by GT editors
We taste-test a stack of cucumber pickles to find the pick(le) of the bunch.

Martin Place has just welcomed The Grill within its latest multi-tasking venue, The International
We take a first look at The Grill, the luxe new restaurant at the heart of the CBD’s latest hot spot.

Melbourne’s Bourke Street is finally welcoming Maison Bâtard later this month
The ambitious project from Lucas Restaurants has been several years in the making. And it boasts a rooftop terrace.

Byron Bay’s Raes on Wategos opens new Guesthouses
Byron Bay's hottest hotel doubles down in Wategos Beach with 10 new guesthouses.

The best crisp chilli oil in Australia
Loved across cuisines from Chinese to Italian, a good, chunky chilli oil is hot-ticket pantry essential.

The best private dining rooms in Melbourne for big celebrations, parties and work lunches in 2024
From intimate rooms for birthday celebrations to spots that will be sure to impress clients, these are the best places to enjoy a private meal of a high standard in Melbourne.

Five of a kind: Best egg noodles in Australia
These five egg noodles deliver with bounce and bite.

Four new venues have opened in North Sydney with star chefs at the helm
Etymon opens a new dining precinct, with two restaurants, a wine bar-bakery and an artisan grocer

The best Bali resorts for luxury seekers in 2025, according to our editors
Tried and tested by our editors, this is our definitive guide to the best Bali resorts and luxury stays on the Island of the Gods.

Andrew McConnell’s long-awaited Supernormal Brisbane is opening next week
The chef's much-loved Asian restaurant is finally opening on Queen Street’s riverfront.

René Redzepi’s new Apple TV show Omnivore premieres this July
We chat to the Noma chef about his sizzling new eight-part documentary series.

Monopole is morphing into a French restaurant
The CBD wine bar has ushered in a new era.

Andrew McConnell to open Bar Miette right by Brisbane River this July
The European-inspired bar will open alongside the highly anticipated opening of Supernormal Brisbane mid-2024.

Types of steak: We talk to two experts on the best steak cuts (and all the juicy details)
How well do you know your types of steak?

Chris Lucas to further expand his hospitality empire with two new restaurants in Melbourne
Two new restaurants from Lucas will open in the forthcoming $1 billion precinct at 435 Bourke Street, slated to open in 2026.

The best produce boxes and meal kits delivered to your door
We’ve hand-selected the delivery-ready produce boxes and meal kits that send out foodie must-haves to your doorstep.

QT Hotels opens first-ever Asian property with the arrival of QT Singapore
The Australian hotel group is set to open in the Lion City this spring.

Kylie Kwong calls time on her restaurant career announcing Sydney’s Lucky Kwong to close in June
Kylie Kwong marks the end of her illustrious decades-long career with Lucky Kwong's closure next month.

Types of pasta and their uses: An expert guide
From tortellini to cavatelli, amp up your knowledge of the Italian staple with this chefs' guide to pasta shapes and styles.

What is jamón?
We ask a jamón expert to explain everything about the cured delicacy that is Spanish ham.

Crustacean crash course: A guide to the types of crustaceans to know
We ask the experts to give us a crash course in all things crustacean, including the most common varieties found in Australian waters and what to look for when you hit the fish markets.

Noma returns to Japan for 10-week Noma Kyoto residency in 2024
With the revered Danish fine-diner moving away from its traditional restaurant roots, the upcoming Noma Kyoto residency is sure to be one hot ticket for gourmets around the globe.

New Melbourne restaurant and wine bar Brico charms with simplicity
This new Carlton North wine bar with a gun team is a confident nod to European wine bars. The team here aren’t reinventing the wheel — and that is Brico’s charm.

What food to eat at the Australian Open 2024
It's game, set, match and snack at this year's Australian Open, with a bevvy of talented chefs set to converge on Melbourne Park.

Tasting Australia returns in 2024
The ebullient food celebration is back next year with a bumper program of one-off events

Five of a kind: Best chips to buy for the ultimate salty snack
Elevate your snack game with these best potato chips, as tested by expert chip connoisseurs — us. Here are our top chip picks.

Coming soon: Pincho Disco
Collingwood’s getting a new day-to-night dining destination with Latin American tunes, tipples and sticky snacks.

Love Tilly Group steps away from Public Hospitality
One venue has already closed while La Salut will now be operated by Public Hospitality.

Five of a kind: The best XO sauce brands to buy
Add these flavour-packed XO sauces to fried rice, steamed greens, braised meats and even inventive, umami-flecked pastas.

Chef Danielle Alvarez to take over the Sydney Opera House
The former Fred's chef has been announced as culinary director of the Sydney Opera House’s event venues

First look: Martin Boetz opens Shortgrain in Brisbane
The acclaimed chef opens a Thai restaurant-grocer in the Valley, and is bringing back some of the hits from his seminal restaurant Longrain

5 Craft Beer Insights From Australia’s Number 1 Rated Brewery
One of Australia’s trailblazing brewery’s chats to GT about balancing creativity with innovation; and tradition with a good dose of fun.

Coming soon: Bright and breezy French Riviera diner Martinez arrives at Circular Quay
And Gourmet Traveller readers are invited to be the first to check it out next week.

Robin Wagner to compete at this year’s S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy in Milan
The young South Australian chef is heading to Italy for the culinary contest's grand finale. His dish? A dazzling three-ingredient vegan plate of celeriac, apple and taro.

Josh Niland goes global with a new signature restaurant to open in Singapore
The Fish Butchery author and chef heads to the Lion City, in a partnership with Edition Hotels.

This new Californian ranch-styled hotel has finally opened its doors
For those wishing for the California dream.
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Marginalised masterminds: How FoodLab is empowering passionate cooks
Foodlab Sydney is a social enterprise that has its kitchen open to all.

Getaways: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
The FNQ resort still has charm and staying power

Coming soon: Kurumba is a new family-run Sri Lankan wine bar in Sydney
Kurumba will bring a dedicated hopper bar, lobster-spiked curried rice and rosewater soft serves to the south end of Crown Street.
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Five of a Kind: Miso
The fermented soybean and paste is fundamental to Japanese cuisine.

Melbourne is now home to the world’s first non-alcoholic cellar door
Non HQ is breaking new ground in an already booming booze-free movement thanks to its slick new site and monthly tours and tastings.
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What is caviar?
Briny and bold, sturgeon roe – or caviar – has been scintillating palates for centuries.

The much-anticipated Clam Bar from the Pellegrino 2000 crew opens next week
The glitzy New York-style steakhouse is set to take over the historic Bridge Room in Sydney's CBD.

Coyoacán Social delivers feel-good Mexican food to Sydney’s South Eveleigh
The new casual restaurant is paying it forward by sharing traditional Mexican fare and providing meals for those facing food insecurity.

Gildas Gone Wild
Lennox Hastie didn’t invent the gilda but he has helped rocket the humble pintxo to superstar status in Australia. Here, he asks fellow chefs to reinterpret the mighty snack on a stick.

Now open: Melbourne’s brand new glittering Ritz-Carlton and its soaring rooftop restaurant, Atria
With bookings essential, run, don't walk to Melbourne's ritziest new rooftop restaurant adorning the top of the now officially-open Ritz-Carlton.

New hotel openings to look forward to in 2023
With travellers returning in droves, Australia is bringing its A-game when it comes to hotels.

Now open: A sprawling new restaurant in the newly restored Bondi Pavilion
With prime views of one of the world’s most iconic beaches, Promenade Bondi Beach is set to sizzle

Five of a kind: Vanilla ice cream
It's no wonder this flavour is a classic - it's perfect on its own or with pud. Scoop it up.

Five of a Kind: Anchovies
As a potent source of salty, umami flavour, these preserved fish make the perfect summer snack. Here are five of the best.

Neil Perry relaunches Hope Hospitality Foundation
The food outreach charity returns with gusto, and next year will open a public-facing shop where city workers can pick up convenient lunches

One of the world’s best sushi chefs is coming to Australia
Renowned chef Koji Kimura is heading to Raes to celebrate Japan reopening.

Gourmet Traveller x Maison Balzac glassware
These limited-edition Gourmet Traveller x Maison Balzac wine glasses will spruce up any serious foodie's special occasion.

Young South Australian chef to represent Pacific in global culinary competition
Rising star Robin Wagner will head to Milan next year to compete in the S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy.

Now open in Melbourne: A multi-faceted restaurant with serious grandeur and a world class sushi chef
Yūgen Restaurant has lured Alex Yu from Sydney’s Sokyo, and will be doing a six-person omakase, alongside a pan-Asian subterranean snack and dinner den.

Kabul Social delivers feel good food to Sydney CBD
The new casual restaurant is paying it forward by sharing tasty Afghan eats, creating employment for newly arrived migrants and providing meals for those facing food insecurity.

Sydney social enterprise Two Good takes on an ambitious new hospitality project
The enterprise, which focuses on empowering and employing women escaping trauma, has opened its own brick-and-mortar café at Yirranma Place: a new Sydney incubator for social enterprises and not-for-profits.
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Bennelong, Cutler & Co, Nomad and more are using their kitchens to cook for those in need – and you can join in
Gather a team of volunteers for OzHarvest’s new fundraiser and cook under the watchful eye of some of Australia’s best chefs.

First verdict: Topikós Dining Room and Bar, Sydney
Beachside Greek-ish eats dished out within a well curated dining room. Topikós will surely become a long lunch destination for many.

The Australian hospitality industry rallies yet again, this time in support for Ukraine
Cook For Ukraine – a global food supper club, community and fundraiser – has an Australian arm, with a silent auction to raise funds for the cause. Hurry, bidding closes soon.

Some of Brisbane’s best chefs are banding together for a one-off fundraising dinner for flood-impacted farmers
The tremendous line-up of chefs is cooking at a special dinner at Gerard’s Bistro on March 30.

OzHarvest is opening Refettorio, Massimo Bottura’s restaurant concept for those in need, in Sydney this month
“Food is really about sharing, it’s about gratitude and respect — there’s dignity in how you get given a plate of food.”
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Victor Churchill, the globally renowned Sydney fine butcher, opens its first Melbourne location
The Armadale shop has all of the quality meats and special flourishes of the Sydney original, plus some Melbourne-specific tweaks.

What to eat, see and do this month: Your GT news wrap for November
Snazzy new restaurant openings, a Mexican culinary escape with a Gordon Ramsay-trained chef, and fresh places to stay. It's going to be a good month.
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An expert’s guide to Italian cheese
Everything you wanted to know about formaggio, thanks to Maker and Monger's Anthony Femia.

Camilla Freeman-Topper: ”On an aeroplane, I love wearing a new tracksuit”
As one half of fashion label Camilla and Marc, the designer shares how technology has empowered her, why a trench coat is a travel essential, and where she loves to dine.

“You have to listen to the rice popping”: chefs and restaurateurs share their family kitchen secrets
From perfect roast potatoes to the cleaning power of fresh lime, we speak to nine chefs and restaurant operators about the family cooking tips they swear by.
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Coming soon: Kylie Kwong’s new lunch-only eatery to open in Sydney next week
It’s a new chapter for the chef-restaurateur with the much-anticipated opening of Lucky Kwong, named in honour of her late son.

“Really, any excuse to have the family together, and we’ll take it”: how chefs do Christmas a little differently
Hanukkah and Christmas family feasts, a three-part extravaganza on the big day by a veteran Melbourne chef, and a party for women who have survived domestic violence. This is what Christmas looks like for these players in the food and hospitality world.

Gourmet Traveller Hospitality Honours List 2020: giving back
We salute those who reached out to the wider community, spearheaded charitable efforts and offered practical support for the industry at large.

Gourmet Traveller Hospitality Honours List 2020: fine-dining delivery
Outstanding examples of high-end, standard-setting food delivered with integrity, quality and heart.

Gourmet Traveller Hospitality Honours List 2020: pivoting hard
From take-home ramen packs to a drive-through pasta shop, these quick and clever pivots set high standards and paved the way for others.

Gourmet Traveller Hospitality Honours List 2020: bakery & produce pros
Leaders in transformation, these restaurants and stores supplied baked goods and gourmet groceries at a time when supermarket shelves were empty.

Gourmet Traveller Hospitality Honours List 2020: quarantini time
A toast to the clever booze offerings that helped us see our glasses as half full instead of half empty.

Gourmet Traveller Hospitality Honours List 2020: honourable mentions
Outside of restaurants and bars, we saw friends of the industry rally to offer all manner of support.

James Viles appointed executive chef at Blue Mountains luxury lodge
After the closure of his Bowral restaurant, the chef is heading to the mountains.

”Making pasta on Saturday night has become my way of dealing with anxiety”
Science has proven that the simple act of cooking can alleviate depression and improve mental well-being. We meet four people who have leveraged their relationship with food to find more balance.

Two Good Co’s Jane Strode: “One of the most powerful ways to recover from trauma is to give back”
As head chef of Two Good Co, Strode finds solace in providing meals to women in need, and the power of humanity.

Jimmy Shu on egg noodles, barramundi in Darwin, and his Chinese-Sri Lankan heritage
The chef turned television presenter gives us a taste of the Top End and shares his love of rare seafood delicacies.

Coming soon: Alanna Sapwell’s pop-up restaurant in Noosa at the former Wasabi site
Esmay is a three-month restaurant made for post-COVID times, brought to you by the ex-Arc Dining head chef.

The must-have Italian pantry staples for your kitchen
Olive oil, passata, pasta, sardines and more. With these staples on hand, it’s hard to go wrong with the classics.

The food and travel trends to watch in 2020
Burnt desserts, bar stools everywhere, and the land of the rising sun on the rise – we'll be seeing these and more in the coming year.