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Clover Cottage was a special occasion destination for Berwick locals from the 1970s to 2010s.

‘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
Acciughe e macadamia pizza.
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Forget pineapple: a’Mare’s new pizzeria is pushing delicious into unorthodox territory

Renowned Italian chef-restaurateur Alessandro Pavoni’s new venture offers a few divisive manoeuvres for adventurous diners. 

  • Myffy Rigby
Fruit loaf comes in a kid-friendly shape and a more adult version spiked with red wine.

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

‘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
The dining room.

Hotel Canobolas

A grand pub from the team behind The International.

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Big flavour meets happy chaos at the legendary old Steki’s site in Newtown

Dinner feels like a rambunctious party at this friendly family-run Greek restaurant.

  • Myffy Rigby
Mango chicken.
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After 35 years, Canberra institution Rama’s Fiji Indian Restaurant is more vital than ever

This 90s-era time capsule has locals travelling to pop BYO Penfolds and pet-nat to pair with life-affirming curries that taste like home.

  • David Matthews
Chicken salt and thyme doughnut.

Chicken salt doughnuts? These plush, herby snacks are so much better than they sound

Find hand-rolled rings fried to order and bulging jam-and-cream-filled doughnuts at this new hot spot in Potts Point.

  • Erina Starkey
Always Greener in the Dutton Plaza.

Dutton Plaza

Fresh, local fruit and veg, seafood and meat, all in the one spot.

  • David Matthews
Crispy chicken rice.

Battambang Restaurant II

A second location for crispy chicken rice and silky Phnom Penh noodles.

  • David Matthews