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‘Never thought we’d be custodians’: Berwick’s beloved dining icon makes a comeback
Locals remember the carvery, Brandy Alexander mousse and grand dining room. Clover Cottage’s three-decade run is about to continue under new owners keen to revive the glory days.
- Dani Valent
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These unbelievably thick, luscious cult Chinese noodles have a new Valley home
Made to order and dripping with chilli oil, order them with a flaky ‘Chinese burger’ and mouth-numbing chilli pork wontons.
- Matt Shea
Bored with brekkie? Try the lemongrass sausage muffin at this cafe-bar unlike anywhere else
A co-founder of ACME and a fourth generation Vietnamese restaurateur have partnered to open an intimate all-day diner with a fresh take on the familiar.
- Bianca Hrovat
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A ‘house of sourdough’ opens in a hallowed bakery site in Melbourne’s north
An eastern suburbs pastry specialist expands and bets big on bread, crafting crusty pizza slices, Italian deli sandwiches and artisanal loaves kids and adults will love.
- Haymun Win
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- Newtown
‘You’re meant to slow down here’: The day-to-night cafe bringing country vibes to Newtown
Former Rolling Penny chef Robin Butler swapped King Street for the Central Tablelands over a year ago. Now he’s back with a new cafe by day, restaurant by night.
- Lenny Ann Low
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- Perth
This elegant dining room in Perth’s east brings new ideas to the Greek and hotel dining room discussions
Farra doesn’t serve your yiayia’s cooking but she’d still enjoy it all the same.
- Max Veenhuyzen
‘Bloodbath’: Sydney restaurants brace for one of the toughest winters on record
One industry figure labels the coming season “the great storm of 2026”, with several seasoned operators noting a drop in trade of about 15 per cent.
- Scott Bolles
Noma restaurant will reopen with René Redzepi in a new role
After reports of abuse in decades past and a pop-up in Los Angeles, the former “Best Restaurant in the World” returns to Copenhagen.
- Priya Krishna
Your guide to laksa in Melbourne, from the crowd favourite to Penang’s pride
There are about a dozen varieties of laksa from South-East Asia but one style dominates menus locally. Why do we love deep-orange curry laksa, and where can you find a good one?
- Annie Hariharan
The best new bars and restaurants in Hobart (and beyond) for winter
Whether you’re heading to Tassie for Dark Mofo or a chilled winter break, these are the best new spots for coffee, wine, lobster and wood-fired deliciousness.
- Riley Wilson
Southside team unleashes funky Hong Kong-inspired brunch spot
Head down Fish Lane for prawn har gow sandos, Taiwanese pork rice bowls and decadent iced coffees and morning mocktails.
- Matt Shea
