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Your December hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now
These openings will see you through the silly season of catch-ups, no matter your budget.
From gold rush to gold chook: Where to find Central Victoria’s hidden dining gems
Beyond Daylesford, central Victoria has plenty more for food-lovers, from a destination for charcoal chicken and natural wine to an all-day wine bar that feels straight from Rome.
- Emma Breheny
How Newcastle became one of our hottest food destinations (and nine places you must try)
With big-city talent at the helm, Newcastle’s new Bistro Penny joins several other venues making the Steel City a cracking place to eat and drink this summer.
- Callan Boys
Sydney’s new $500 million dining precinct takes off today (and there’s much more to come)
Never heard of Wunderlich Lane? You’re about to, with a slew of new restaurants and bars about to make this slice of Redfern a serious dining destination.
- Scott Bolles
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Russell Street’s stunning new rooftop serves up big Med flavours and all-new city views
Lamb doner, cheesy Greek pastries and a dash of Aussie nostalgia headline a menu that’s built for a summer of fun.
- Emma Breheny
The rise of solo dining spaces and other dining trends we loved (and hated) in 2024
Sweet touches such as chocolate with the bill were a delight. But disintegrating sandwiches, edible flowers and mangled cutlery stood out for all the wrong reasons.
- Emma Breheny and Ellen Fraser
‘Back with a bang’: The restaurants with new hats (and lost hats) in The Age Good Food Guide 2025
An iconic fine diner reclaims its three-hat status. High-profile operators take hits. And omakase restaurants rise and fall.
- Tomas Telegramma
The finalists for the three biggest awards at The Age Good Food Guide Awards, revealed
Ahead of The Age Good Food Guide awards on Monday night, these are the finalists for the biggest awards. You can be guaranteed they will be great.
- Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
The Good Food app is live, with new Guide reviews, maps, recipes and more
It includes 500 Good Food Guide reviews searchable via an interactive map and ‘nearby’ function, plus 10,000 recipes, a daily feed of restaurant news and healthy eating advice.
The Good Food app is live, with new Guide reviews, maps, recipes and lots more on the menu
It includes 450 Good Food Guide reviews searchable via an interactive map and ‘nearby’ function, plus 10,000 recipes, a daily feed of restaurant news and healthy eating advice.