Opinion
We know Ben Shewry doesn’t like the Good Food Guide. And we don’t care
Ben Shewry wants his restaurant Attica dropped from the Guide. This is why it won’t be.
- Besha Rodell
- Opinion
- Fine dining
Australia is leading the world in bringing joy and friendliness to fine dining
As we announce the Service Excellence Award finalists for this year’s Good Food Guide, Melbourne’s chief restaurant critic celebrates the death of pompous, robotic service.
- Besha Rodell
What do the silver and gold medals on wine bottles mean, and how do show judges decide?
The factors that determine the difference between a silver medal (90-94 points) and a gold (95-plus) can be subjective.
- Huon Hooke
When sick, you’d best stick to chicken soup because these old-school remedies are crook
We all have our own go-to “sick food”, and thankfully we’ve moved on from these retro recipes.
- Terry Durack
- Opinion
- Good Food Guide
The Good Food Guide drops Swillhouse venues, introduces workplace culture award
It’s the biggest evolution to the Guide’s approach to reviews in its four-decade history.
- Sarah Norris
- Opinion
- The Empty Plate
When it comes to coffee orders, make mine a double and keep it simple
Cafe menus are overflowing with speciality drinks, but nothing beats a basic cup of black gold.
- Terry Durack
- Opinion
- The Empty Plate
Why you should throw some money at your favourite food shop, right now
Good cooking is 80 per cent good shopping. Great grocers and markets are your support team, writes Terry Durack.
- Terry Durack
Soft white bread is a con – no matter what the boffins do to it
Scientists reckon they can create a loaf with all the nutrition of wholemeal, but that isn’t necessarily something to celebrate, says William Sitwell.
- William Sitwell
- Opinion
- The Empty Plate
Pork chop for $160 per kilo, $15 mineral water… who can afford to dine out these days?
We are living in the age of the $90 steak and $30 cocktail. What’s next?
- Terry Durack
- Opinion
- Melbourne icon
‘Eat what brings you joy’, and for our chief restaurant critic, that’s gloopy enchiladas at Taco Bill
Besha Rodell refuses to feel guilty for loving enduring Tex-Mex chain Taco Bill – fusion food in the original (and best) sense of the word.
- Besha Rodell