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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
- Review
- Sydney
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
- Review
- Sydney
If you’re looking for new, fun and exciting date night options, this bar nails the brief
Live jazz, a friendly crowd and a crisp, briny and savoury spin on the daiquiri are the order of the day at Odd Culture’s brand new York Street bar.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- The Rocks
Sahtein’s food is made to luxuriate over, but its dining room still lacks one thing
In the age of the two-hour turnaround, this beautiful new venue lets you linger. But something’s missing from this landmark site.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Haberfield
Where does a food critic take his baby for her first big day out? This retro diner, of course
While this new venture shares DNA with its Haberfield sibling, it has a new menu starring Philly cheesesteak, house-made Cheez Whiz and tallow-fried hash browns.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Southbank
Does Rockpool still sizzle? Good Food revisits the riverside steak stalwart 20 years on
Fewer venues in town boast such a massive menu, and such wide appeal, but the exacting service has slipped.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Sydney
The Charles’ new Italian subterranean supper club is the place to split a spaghetti
Yes, it’s another Italian restaurant, but this basement restaurant is drawing the Gen Z crowds with its Rat Pack “swagger” and ramped-up theatre.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Bondi Beach
Bondi’s hot new tapas bar serves a small-plates menu of deeply flavourful Spanish food
Big flavours and warm vibes are on offer at the hot new spot by the group behind Aalia, Nour and Henrietta.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Darlinghurst
Is onigiri the new sushi roll? Sandoitchi’s stylish spin-off is doing a next-level version
The triangle-shaped, nori-wrapped rice ball was one of Japan’s earliest portable snacks. Here, they’re made to order using rice cooked throughout the day, and served alongside a full drinks menu.
- Helen Yee