Bar Rochford’s Roman beans, umido and almonds
Bar Rochford's take on the Italian fagiolini in umido (green beans in tomato sauce).
Modern European
Marinated reef fish with citrus and capers
A Greek-style ceviche, courtesy of Greca's Jonathan Barthelmess.
Jaclyn Koludrovic’s toasted flour fig roulade with lemon mascarpone
The sponge in this roulade has an pleasant nutty flavour thanks to using toasted flour. It's a baking trick we know we'll keep coming back to. Try it for yourself and see.
Pinbone’s hazelnut tiramisù
Adding Nutella to tiramisù may not be orthodox but it sure adds a special quality to what could be Italy's most famous dessert.
The Catbird Seat Bistro
REVIEW Bare-bones dish descriptions are effective teasers for the menu at this European-inspired bistro. Sure, the stylish 30-seater run by owner-chef James Guldberg and wife, Erinn Jordan (who oversees the floor), has a steadfast local clientele. But it’s also a venue worth making a trip across town for, particularly for the bargain prix-fixe lunch. Try […]
Alchemy
REVIEW With an elevated position and cinematic Story Bridge views, Alchemy offers some of Brisbane’s best riverfront dining. A popular spot for business lunches with nearby Eagle Street’s corporate set, by night it morphs into special-occasion territory, with experienced, amiable staff running the floor. Interiors are sophisticated, decorated in earthy and copper tones, with timber […]
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Fred’s, Sydney review
Precision cooking, killer wine list, polished service – all the ingredients add up to make Fred’s the hottest table in town.
The Euro
REVIEW The Euro is a revered and versatile stalwart of the Brisbane scene. An imaginative yet unintimidating menu and relatively sober fittings are boosted by friendly, efficient service. Buckwheat risotto is typical of the clever bistro-with-a-twist dishes on offer, presented with edamame and Kalamata olives in a watercress sauce. Precisely cooked Paroo kangaroo striploin arrives […]
Four in Hand by Guillaume
REVIEW You can still order a schooner of Reschs with confidence, but The Four in Hand isn’t what you’d call a classic Sydney bloodhouse − its plasmas screen the netball as well as the rugby, and the look for most of the punters speaks of healthily diversified investment portfolios. And while the bar menu offers […]
4Fourteen
REVIEW At last count, Surry Hills had 42 trillion venues where you can peck at a nifty little salad or poke at a spicy smudge of Asian fusion on the end of a ceramic spoon. So if that’s what you’re looking for, look elsewhere. You’ll have plenty of options. It might be pretty, it might […]