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With so much Perth food news going down it's easy to miss a thing or two, but luckily we've got you covered. Here's all the Perth food news you missed this week.

Adelaide—and all of South Australia alike—have skyrocketed their way to some of the country's hottest culinary merits thanks to their stunner local produce, homegrown talent and some gutsy big openings.

Redfern’s pumping new precinct, Wunderlich Lane, is marking the winter solstice with a bold, pleasure-focused festival running between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 June.

From $8 craft beers in the CBD to $98 free-flow martinis with oysters, Singapore’s best happy hour deals in 2025 are looking better than ever. Here's where to drink for less without skimping on vibes.

The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, and to make sure that you're across Melbourne's food and bev movements, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings.

Roll up, roll up. It’s time for this week’s New Zealand food news. Hot off the press (or should we say, toastie press) are all the tasty tidbits you need to know. 

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Bali's food scene has exploded in recent years, becoming a top destination for culinary enthusiasts. Discover the best restaurants to book in Bali, as selected by our travel editor, updated for January 2025.

If there’s two things people harp on about after they visit Tassie, it’s that the “air is just fresher” and “the food is superior”. And look, they’re not wrong.

It’s almost impossible to keep up to date on all of Brisbane's foodie news, so to make it easy, we've rounded up all the updates you need to know.

Recently, Lady Gaga graced Maxwell Food Centre with her presence while on tour in Singapore. For the best cheap eats, honestly best food you can find in Singapore AND a chance to maybe see Lady Gaga, make a beeline for these best hawkers centres in Singapore.

Hugely popular American chicken wing chain Wingstop will open the doors to its first Australian location in Kings Cross.

The international cheese expert (yes, that’s also our dream job) has travelled to the world’s best cheese regions. Here's where he recommends visiting for the best cheese in Australia.

Espresso bar by day, wine bar by night, Scarborough's latest, Little Wave, is bringing Mediterranean influences to the sandy strip. 

Whether you’d prefer fluffy clouds of kakigori melting in your mouth or a succulent piece of tonkatsu, these Tokyo restaurants have you covered.

So you'll never have to eat out again. Kind of.

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

From curated lists of the very best cinematic music moments to coveted playlists emulating every major hip artist you need to know about right now, this line-up is a sure-fit for any kind of gathering.

Perth has just claimed its very own coastal oasis within the CBD, welcoming Light Years - an Asian Bar and Diner pushing the boundaries of typical Asian dining with a unique setting and menu.

Whether you prefer A-list cocktails next to the world’s most famous infinity pool, sipping on casual armchair beers while watching an indie film, or just want to fling back a TGIF drink to wash away the week's stress, here are the best rooftop bars in Singapore.

Simon Rogan's flagship restaurant will pop up again in Sydney for six weeks in 2025.

Solaré will function like a normal, three-level Sydney restaurant and bar—just on the water. 

From sleek Tokyo inspired bars to yokocho style strips to fusion omakases, Japanese cuisine has well and truly taken Perth by storm in recent years. The latest is Izakaya Tori’s new Mt Lawley outpost. 

Amid Margaret River's many incredible wineries, a chic wine bar that brings together the best of the region feels like the missing link. Enter Strange Brew, a brand new wine bar and bottleshop set to open down south in coming weeks and offering vino on tap and charcuterie share plates.

Acclaimed Melbourne chef and restaurateur Shane Delia is bringing Middle Eastern flavours to Brisbane with the opening of Layla.

With almost 50 stalls serving 25 cuisines, the multi-million-dollar, 3000-square-metre Hay St Market is Sydney’s newest foodie destination in the heart of the Paddy’s Markets precinct in Chinatown.

Whether laid-back tiki vibes, family-friendly fun or golden-hour glamour is your scene, these Sentosa beach clubs have got you covered. 

 From fresh to fried, whatever you're in the mood for, Fiji's got you.

To help you order right, we’ve compiled a must-eat guide for Singapore's best street food.

Just one year shy of its 100th birthday, the Denmark Hotel is in the best shape of its life. Standing on the corner directly opposite the Denmark River since 1926, it’s back open and pouring pints after a four-month-long transformation that’s got the approval of locals. 

American pizza party legends Chuck E. Cheese are finally headed to Australia - and in good news for Perth’s many pizza lovers (we see you, we love you) their very first store is headed to the west coast.

If there’s one city that tickles every tastebud, it’s Palermo. 

Ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March, we chatted with the powerhouse trio of ladies leading one of Australia's hottest restaurants right now.

Rotto's new family-friendly retreat, The Lodge Wadjemup, is now open on the island, where considered design and elevated hospitality take centre stage, and winter getaways are equally appealing as the warm weather ones. 

Here’s the top shelf Brisbane openings we’re most looking forward to checking out this year (so far).

These are the best restaurants and cafes on Tamborine Mountain to elevate your next hinterland trip in 2025.

Though long viewed as a luxury destination—cue over indulgence and splashing of cash—Waiheke is literally awash in great options to have you out and about and enjoying the land in many different ways, all without breaking the bank.

There’s a reason Jackalope on the Mornington Peninsula is on everyone’s bucket list: from its stunning grounds to unique architectural design, moody black colour palette or funky bar and restaurant, the hotel is the very definition of a luxury stay.

The restaurant is bringing big, authentic Roman flavours to Perth’s northern suburbs, and they’ve got the heritage to back it up.

Renowned for dishing up authentic tacos so good you have to book a table well in advance to dine on them, Hawthrone's Cartel Del Taco is opening a second location in New Farm.

Transform your at-home dough into crispy culinary perfection with these pizza ovens.

Making coffee at home? Let these top-tier machines do the hard work for you—or inspire your passion for amazing coffee even more. 

It’s time to get down and dirty, because brat weekend is finally here. Okay, technically it's Laneway weekend, but really it’s Charli XCX’s world and we’re all just living it. We know Charli will be hungry for a feed after her set, so here’s all the brattiest food around Perth we’d recommend to her.

Bringing a bold new take on modern Mexican, the pop up bar is an electric pink paraiso of ostentatious decor and tequila-based cocktails. This is Mexicana glamour, a taqueria by way of the pastel pink lined street of Palm Strings and the glowing neon strips of Miami, a venue that invites you to sip on margaritas til the early hours.

Come the end of February, now one but two dining venues will call the Kangaroo Point Bridge home.

Cibaria is Manly’s new Italian restaurant, cafe and gelateria by the busy Sydney chef.

A little older, a little wiser, a little more worldly, Lil’s Rooftop Bar has landed on the west end of Murray Street.

An early look at Lupe’s Cerveceria, a discotheque-meets-taqueria ode to the faded cantinas of Guadalajara, Jalisco and Santiago de Tequila.

Here's what's open on the 27 January public holiday in Brisbane. 

Cafe Freda’s was set to close in Darlinghurst on Saturday 1 March—but they’re reopening in April inside Chippendale pub The Abercrombie.

We sent Lucky Dragon Supper Club’s Stephanie Feher on her first trip to Singapore—to pick up top tips and tricks for navigating the bustling hawker scene. 

Adelaide is overflowing with cafes and restaurants serving up some of the best breakfast dishes in Australia. From fluffy pancake stacks and flaky pastries to irresistible bacon and egg rolls, we've explored South Australia's capital to find the top spots for a delicious breakfast in 2024.

We wanted to really find out what constitutes a good burger, so we asked the masterminds behind some of our faves. It turns out that there’s a bit of a theme—a secret ingredient if you will—to all of the burgers we know and love.

Melbourne. We’re a city of laneway cafes, late-night restaurants and bustling basement bars—and arguably the world’s best food scene. And behind the scenes are some very talented women. But it’s not always roses for them. They’ve breached an industry that has a shockingly low rate of participation from women—in some areas of hospitality under 15 percent of the workforce is female.

A 130-year-old building in the city will soon be home to a four-level dining destination.

Craving pasta? Burgers? Chinese? No matter what your cuisine preferences are, you’re guaranteed to find it there, which makes it the ultimate foodie destination.

Hobart is Tasmania's culinary capital, offering world-class food, wine, and art. Discover the 17 of the best restaurants in Hobart to try in 2025, from quick bites to fine dining.

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

Robots delivering dishes, lab-grown meat and 3D-printed veggies—imaginations run wild when thinking about the future of food.

The International is a three-part dining destination opening in Martin Place in November 2024.

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

So what is it about these little shops—some of which have been operating longer than most readers have been buying mortadella—that are so very captivating?

Snacks begin with a refreshing hit of Sydney Rock Oysters, drenched with Roku Gin and tonic granita.

If you haven't ventured into the world of dry aged meat, you're missing out on one of the culinary world's best-kept secrets. 

Fine dining meets Euro-inspired party vibes at the sprawling split-level hospitality venue.

Bagels are a classic Big Apple staple. While you can probably find a bagel on the menu of every corner deli, here are our top favourite bagel joints in the city that are guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds.

As Neil Perry prepares to open another two venues in this once-sleepy, always-fancy suburb, we check in to see what's new and why foodies are flocking to Double Bay. 

Created with the laidback Mermaid Beach lifestyle in mind, Moustache effortlessly merges the laidback vibes of an espresso joint with the elegance of a wine bar. 

It should be no surprise that Adelaide, Australia’s wine capital, is home to some of our country’s most outstanding bars. 

From Melbourne’s bustling cafes to Sydney’s vibrant brunch spots, all the way to Brisbane’s innovative morning eats and Perth’s beachside beauties, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to breakfast across Australia.

We've all experienced the inundation of Instagram content from Melburnians at Totti's when visiting Sydney, the table filled with plates of antipasti with negronis and spritz scattered throughout and of course, that show-stopping wood-fired flatbread front and center. 

London is a veritable revolving door of imaginative restaurateurs with deep pockets.

"The pub is the heart of England."

Whether you’ve just welcomed a new furry member to the family or if you’re just levelling up your dog's diet, it’s important you know what to feed your furry best friend to best optimise their health.

If you’ve never been to Hawaii, your knowledge of its culinary landscape might reasonably be limited to the humble poke bowl. 

Here it is, the best air fryers to buy in Australia.

If you’re on the hunt for a final summer holiday destination—a last hurrah before the reality of 2021 really, truly sets in—we’ve got a fresh idea that doesn’t involve crowded beaches, overpriced Airbnbs, and all those east coast destinations you’ve probably visited a hundred times before.

Whether you’re gearing up for Dry July or just dabbling in that sober-curious life, here are the best non-alcoholic drinks you can get your hands on in Australia right now.

Season two features a bunch of real-life and much-loved Chicago restaurants, from Michelin star and James Beard Award winners to bakeries and butchers.

Known for its steep rolling hills, eye-catching architecture, Karl (otherwise known as fog) and world-renowned landmarks, San Francisco is packed with endless places to see, things to do and of course, many delicious things to eat (and drink). So whether you’re in town for a 3-week sojourn or a whirlwind 48 hours, here’s everything you should see and do in San Fran. 

Depending on your palate, no doubt developed from the usual suspects like IPAs, session ales, and pilsners, there are plenty of entry points to the Aussie wheat ale where you can start, and once you’re finished we’ve got no doubt that at least several will become your next go-to brew.

Found: A better way to meet your health and money goals. 

While we don’t like to pick favourites, when it comes to cool coastal gems, they don’t get much greater than Byron Bay. Nestled amongst rolling green hinterland and endless beaches, it’s just a two-hour roadie south of Brisbane and an easy hour and a half flight from Sydney. 

Whether you're training for an important sporting event, a new parent juggling endless responsibilities, or a time-poor professional, this will help you start 2023 off strong. 

​If you’ve ever seen a picture of Cappadocia’s dreamy hot air balloons we’re guessing that it’s probably on high your travel bucket list, and rightly so. But you might be wondering what else there is to do in this Turkish hot spot, and fret not; there’s plenty.

It’s no secret it’s super expensive to eat out in Copenhagen. So, we thought it was necessary to list some of our favourite cafés, so you can spend your dollar (or krone) wisely and avoid food regret on your travels. You’re welcome.

This year, let baking Queen Miss Trixie Drinks Tea help you level up your pav game with her Cherry Ripe-inspired Christmas monolith. Bruce, June, let us introduce to you the Pavlova MKII.

We’re here to help you write your shopping list and realise the boozy potential of your humble abode.