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
Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s globe artichoke and broad bean tagine
From the Margaret chefs comes this vegetarian take on tagine, packed with spring vegetables.
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Rockpool Dining Group is no more
Five years after its blockbuster merger, the hospitality group once led by chef Neil Perry is splitting into two separate businesses.
Neil Perry and Urban Purveyor Group to consciously uncouple
The chef-restaurateur is breaking away from Rockpool Dining Group, and taking his signature restaurant brands with him.
Spice Temple’s custard buns
These buns are excellent steamed. Deep-fried? They're a revelation.
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Rockpool Bar & Grill
Rockpool Bar & Grill delivers the glamour via its thrilling Deco-era dining room, all soaring pillars, mood lighting and lofty ceilings.
Watch: Neil Perry on ponytails, washing lettuce and eating cockroaches with David Thompson
The veteran chef has seen (and eaten) some things.
Spice Temple
REVIEW Spice Temple is the glam Chinese diner for all occasions, from yum cha to gala banquets or zodiac-themed cocktails in the bar. An upbeat playlist sets the scene in a Sino-accented space split between a refined dining room overlooking Southbank and a basement with ample mood. Menus are typically expansive but the wine card […]
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Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne
REVIEW Rockpool is the go-to for serious steakhouse action. There’s a reliable sense of occasion from the vast room’s leather-and-timber musculature and the kitchen’s wood grill that echoes the casino’s riverside fireball show in miniature. The 15-cut steak list is similarly impressive, name-dropping some of the best in beef – Blackmore, Cape Grim, Gunner – […]
Neil Perry is opening a tequila bar
Bar Patrón by Rockpool: a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar with DJs and possibly the best Margarita in town.
Sydney gets a new Italian landmark
Rosetta opens in the Sydney CBD.
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Jade Temple versus Mr Wong
With Jade Temple, Neil Perry weighs back into the haute Cantonese game - right next door to Mr Wong.
The full story on Rockpool and Urban Purveyor Group
The newly formed Rockpool Dining Group is a game-changer in Australian restaurants. But how does it work? Who’s running it? And why? Sharon Verghis gets the inside word.
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Neil Perry pulls out of haute cuisine; Eleven Bridge to close
Sydney’s Eleven Bridge to close. For real this time. Sort of. Again.
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Eleven Bridge’s bar menu returns
Missing in action since Rockpool reopened as Eleven Bridge last year, Phil Wood's bar menu returns with classics, hand-rolled pastas and new "steamed sangas" inspired by the success of his Deliveroo burgers.
Rockpool and Spice Temple head to Brisbane
Big plans are afoot as Rockpool Dining Group expands north.
Chilli black beans
Served on corn chips, this Mexican classic is perfect for a fiesta.
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Adobo lamb cutlets
For a Filipino twist, charcoal these lamb cutlets in an ancho chilli, lime and oregano marinade - they'll have an extra chilli bite.
Tuna ceviche with ginger, chilli and corn
To mark our 50th anniversary, we collaborated with Patrón Tequila and Neil Perry to create a Mexican-themed birthday feast.
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Tacos de carnitas
Use a fatty pork shoulder for these tacos de carnitas. Roast it in the oven with salt for 20 minutes for a tender Mexican feast.
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Eleven Bridge, Sydney review
The elements that make dining fine are present and correct at Eleven Bridge, the new incarnation of Neil Perry’s flagship.
Neil Perry: My plans for the Rockpool Group
As Neil Perry announces the sale of his Rockpool Group to the private equity-backed Urban Purveyor Group, Australia’s most recognisable chef reflects on more than three decades in the industry - and what the future might hold.
Free burgers at Burger Project, Bondi Junction
Get in quick - Neil Perry is giving away 100 free burgers this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Making tequila in Mexico with Patrón and Neil Perry
We asked Neil Perry to head to the highlands of Mexico, home of the world’s best tequila, to search for ideas to make the Gourmet Traveller 50th birthday party one to remember.
Gourmet Traveller celebrates 50 years with cake, tequila and its biggest issue ever
What brings people together more than tequila? Tequila, tacos and cake.
Gateway Sydney: the new-look Circular Quay
Circular Quay’s dining scene is about to be completely shaken up with a brand new food and retail precinct. Here’s what to expect.
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Neil Perry is rebooting David Jones’ food halls
Expect quality over quantity next time you pop in for a bite between shopping sprees.
Gourmet Institute Event 2: Neil Perry
The third chef for our Gourmet Institute series for 2016 is Neil Perry, exploring his current obsession with Mexican.
Rockpool’s quick dinner
A new four-course menu at Rockpool makes it possible to dine fine on the fly...
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Neil Perry Kitchen appliances
Neil Perry launches a professional-powered range for the domestic kitchen, writes Maya Kerthyasa.
Restaurant Australia
There was a touch of "Where the bloody hell are you?" to Tourism Australia's big bash on the weekend...
Tourism Australia announces chef ambassadors
Tourism Australia has announced three chef ambassadors...
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Burger Project: Neil Perry’s casual burger joint
Another week, another Neil Perry project...
Rockpool, Sydney restaurant review
Marking 25 years on the Sydney fine-dining scene, the latest incarnation of Neil Perry’s Rockpool is set to be this year’s Big Deal Restaurant, writes Pat Nourse.
Rockpool redefined
Neil Perry takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Rockpool.
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Cause célèbre
A rollcall of some of the world’s most renowned chefs came together behind the stoves at Rockpool Bar & Grill for The Ultimate Dinners to benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Neil Perry’s cassata
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for cassata by Neil Perry from Rosetta restaurant in Melbourne.
Rosetta, Melbourne restaurant review
Much about Rosetta, Neil Perry’s first Italian foray, is writ large – lavish décor, prices – but it’s the attention to detail and authenticity that make it a winner, writes Michael Harden.
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Rockpool Bar & Grill
REVIEW A long, candlelit corridor quarantines Rockpool from its gaudy casino mothership and builds anticipation as diners enter a Crown jewel of Perth’s dining scene. Linger at the bar over a Bourbon and Blood cocktail or start swotting the epic wine list, which even describes villages where grapes are grown. This Neil Perry steakhouse is […]
Spice Temple and The Waiting Room, Melbourne restaurant review
Spice Temple and The Waiting Room, Neil Perry’s latest forays into Melbourne, are turning up the heat at Crown, writes Michael Harden.
Spice Temple’s steamed eggplant with three flavours
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Spice Temple's steamed eggplant with three flavours.
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Neil Perry’s shredded lamb shoulder with salted chilli
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for shredded lamb shoulder with salted chilli by Neil Perry and Andy Evans from Sydney restaurant Spice Temple.
Rockpool Bar & Grill, Melbourne restaurant review
Neil Perry’s foray into the Melbourne market with Rockpool Bar & Grill is a powerhouse.
Neil Perry’s potato and cabbage gratin
The legendary chef shares his gratin recipe from Melbourne's Rockpool Bar & Grill.