Road trips
For a slice of Mount Eliza’s hottest opening of the year, head upstairs
A hospo group making waves on the Mornington Peninsula is dishing up saucy venison meatballs and choc-loaded tiramisu at Slim’s Upstairs.
- Tomas Telegramma
Goodbye music festivals, hello food festivals? Where to plan your next regional road trip
From community-led harvests, to cheese and bread workshops with Australia’s best, regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn.
- Bianca Hrovat
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- Restaurant news
Award-winning chef Jo Barrett to close hatted Lorne restaurant Little Picket
Riding high with a Good Food Guide hat, Victoria’s Chef of the Year is quitting the bowls club to tackle new projects.
- Dani Valent
From Manly to Merimbula: Where to find waterfront feeds for less than $30
Stunning views and great (sea)food, without the budget-busting bill at the end.
- Bianca Hrovat
These are the best places to eat, drink (and scoff pizza) in buzzing Rutherglen and surrounds
Talented producers are adding lustre to this charming high country gold rush town and its surrounds.
- Jane Fraser
These are the best places to eat, drink (and dine barefoot) in Newcastle
All you need to know for a weekend of long lunches, cold beer and cocktails in the Steel City.
- Callan Boys and Sarah Norris
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- Just open
Behind the green velvet curtain is the most surprising (and tiny) opening of 2024
Step into Emerald City, the Yarra Valley’s new four-seat fine diner hidden in the back of a whisky bar.
- Emma Breheny
Three new regional dining spots for a sunny Easter road trip (including this waterfront wine bar)
Make the most of the autumn sunshine with a waterfront wine at Portarlington’s Arlo. Plus, two more places in the country to check out if you’re hitting the road.
- Emma Breheny
The new Torquay restaurant where printed menus and cling film are banned
Profits are donated, food waste becomes clever plates, menus aren’t printed and cling film is banned. The new Samesyn is trying a radical new model for fine-dining.
- Emma Breheny
Three exciting new restaurants that will change the way you think about regional dining
Full-tilt Thai in Geelong, Chinese at a winery and more new flavours in unexpected Victorian locations to add to your Victorian dining hit list.
- Emma Breheny