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‘Beautiful chaos’: Iconic Melbourne power diner owner calls time

Simon Hartley has hosted every prime minister since Gough Whitlam at his CBD restaurant Becco. But on Friday, he held the last supper.

Why bite-sized snacks are the ultimate restaurant experience

Full of exciting flavours, the smallest items on the menu are packing the biggest punch.

Australia’s grand new transport hubs lure top restaurants and bars

Sophisticated drinking and dining is now just a ferry or a train-ride away as an explosion of new openings mark the completion of major infrastructure projects.

August

How to make this saucy dish from Neil Perry’s new Song Bird restaurant

Perry is set to open his next restaurant in Sydney’s Double Bay on August 30. And it’s going to be huge.

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ASX rallies; Bullock rules out cuts; How top dealmakers dine

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Michelin stars galore for Aussie chefs in Asia

With no Michelin Guide in Australia, local chefs craving the culinary accolade need to head offshore. Our food editor reveals three who’ve made their mark.

  • Jill Dupleix

A Michelin star chef’s guide to the hottest dining in London right now

Chef and restaurateur Clare Smyth of London’s Core on the joys of dirty martinis, seasonal fare and Sunday pub roasts.

  • Jill Dupleix

Lenders tried to sell Jon Adgemis’ pubs to Justin Hemmes’ Merivale

Merivale was shown internal financial spreadsheets by one major lender, but ultimately decided against exploring a deal, sources said.

  • Primrose Riordan and Sarah Thompson

July

It’s not just great skiing. Aspen’s restaurant scene is Michelin quality

When Bosq became the first restaurant in a North American alpine town to be awarded a star, it cemented the resort’s reputation as a dining hotspot.

  • Cosima Marriner

June

This Australian chef is the first to win three Michelin stars

After being plucked from near-obscurity at just 23, Brett Graham has hit the heights of global gastronomy. Now he’s turning his attention back to the farm.

  • Hans van Leeuwen

Experts reveal the best places in Paris to eat, drink, shop and unwind

In the City of Lights, there’s no shortage of places to surround yourself with beauty, and do a little credit card damage, too. But where to begin?

  • Lauren Sams

‘The most exciting thing about Australian cuisine right now’

The eternal quest to define “modern Australian” cuisine, and how the answer was right next to our chopsticks.

  • Jill Dupleix

Why everyone hands this CEO the wine list at restaurants

Not everyone can tell the grape variety, age and region of a wine – but advertising executive Michael Rebelo has the sommelier certificate to prove it.

  • Sam Buckingham-Jones

BYO is coming to a fine-dining restaurant near you

The trend is no longer confined to lower-priced eateries, which is good news for diners who have their own wine collections.

  • Necia Wilden
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Can’t get away for a week? Try this luxurious mini-break

A mid-week stay in a national park just an hour’s drive from central Sydney has the same restorative effect as a power nap – only you’ll remember it all.

  • Philippa Coates

Trail of pain behind Jon Adgemis’ PHG rescue deal with Deutsche Bank

A dangerous incident two years ago was a sign of things to come for the hospitality baron.

  • Primrose Riordan and Sarah Thompson

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May

400 new recipes for one small ship? This is cruising for true foodies

New executive culinary director Alexis Quaretti is serving classical French cuisine, of course, but expect additional inventive menus from Oceania Cruises.

  • Jill Dupleix

We check out the new Six Senses Kyoto

In a departure for the brand, this hotel is not in a remote location. It’s plum in the heart of the city, yet feels like an oasis of serenity.

  • Max Allen

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