The latest eatery on Carlton's main drag may not be Italian, but its fine service, bold chefs and a must-order potato dish tells a story of change, charm and new culinary directions.
They've moved up the road sans wood-fire oven, but that hasn't stopped the Sydney restaurant from serving good, honest food backed up with a commitment to sustainability.
From the folks behind Neighbourhood Wine comes a fine local bistro with wood-fired dishes that reference the chef's South African heritage, and a sweet and smoky pork chop that just won't quit.
Sure, Pasi Petänen can spin Pacojets with the best of them. But with his new, permanent home in Sydney's Inner West, the chef and serial pop-up artist shows he can still win at the basics.
An excellent Southern Highlands eatery, an ambitious restaurant that the chef built himself, and a rejuvenated hotel dining room make up the finest places to dine in the wider state.
Top fish and chips from a surf life-saving club, remarkable desserts, an GT's Regional Restaurant of the Year. These restaurants are worth the road trip.
