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GREAT SOUTHERN LAND
GOURMET TRAVELLER'S ANNUAL Restaurant Awards is heading south in August, with Hobart hosting the ceremony for the first time in the event's 45-year history.
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August 2025
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BEST DESTINATION DINING
Anyone who's experienced Tedesca Osteria's languid pace, the quiet mastery of owner-chef Brigitte Hafner's produce-led cooking, the deliciousness of James Broadway's drinks list and the relaxed beauty of the interior design and rural location would be prepared to travel a very long way to repeat the experience of dining at this destination.
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August 2025
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RESTAURANT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Celebrating those who turn a meal out into a memorable occasion, this award reminds us that hospitality is built on being hospitable.
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August 2025
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READERS' CHOICE ICON AWARD
This year's winner will join Victoria's Brae and Lake House in the GT Icons Hall of Fame, as voted by our readers.
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August 2025
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Top drops
High-altitude wine regions are quietly crafting some of Australia's most graceful and expressive wines
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August 2025
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SIMPLY THE BEST
THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS, ONE OF THE most influential restaurant awards around, announced its 2025 winners recently at a ceremony held in Turin, Italy.
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August 2025
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Maha Abdo
Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community. This month, we meet the CEO of Muslim Women Australia, Maha Abdo OAM, whose leadership has spanned decades of social justice advocacy.
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August 2025
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Restaurant news
THE LATEST FROM CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS AROUND AUSTRALIA
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August 2025
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SOURCE OF SERENITY
Mornington Peninsula’s new luxury accommodation inspires a longer stay.
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August 2025
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Drinks news
TOP DROPS, NEW OPENINGS, AND INSIDE TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS
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August 2025
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Snug
A bustling suburban café evolves into a moody wine bar at night, specialising in anju – Korean drinking food
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August 2025
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Glen Robert
This month we get to know the co-owner and winemaker at Bent Road Winery in Queensland's Granite Belt.
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August 2025
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That's Enrico
This intimate, community-driven eatery attracts a steady crowd of pizza purists to the Adelaide Hills
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August 2025
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The Dry Dock
A charmingly renovated inner west pub that's worth the ferry ride from the city, writes ALEXANDRA CARLTON.
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August 2025
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THE STYLE VAULT
Founded in 1952 in the French Alpine town of Monestier-de-Clermont, Moncler originally made sleeping bags for mountaineers, evolving since then into a fashion house that dresses the who's who of ski fields and street style.
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August 2025
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Provenance
Michael Ryan's High Country diner is an ever-evolving beacon of regional, Japan-inflected deliciousness, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
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August 2025
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HOT TICKET
LEE TRAN LAM asks food experts and chefs to recommend their favourite Japanese places to visit.
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July 2025
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Day tripper
Japan's popularity shows no sign of waning, which encourages exploration beyond its major hubs. Here, JANE LAWSON explores the best short escapes from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
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July 2025
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Ramen noodles
Ready-made noodles create the perfect base for a steaming bowl of ramen.
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July 2025
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CAFÉ CULTURE
As Australian coffee outfit Single O embarks on its 11th year in Japan, we catch up with founder Mike Brabant.
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July 2025
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STORE OF PLENTY
Department stores in Japan are curated treasure troves of pure joy. LEE TULLOCH discovers the thrill of glorious food halls and meticulous origami-style packaging.
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July 2025
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Bottled icons
Japan's drinks culture is steeped in heritage and nuance, writes SAMANTHA PAYNE.
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July 2025
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At your convenience
In just 50 short years, the konbini has established itself as a beacon of Japanese culture both at home and abroad. MAX VEENHUYZEN explores the past, present and potential of Japan's ubiquitous convenience stores.
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July 2025
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Didier Mariotti
This month we enjoy a flight of sparkling conversation with the cellar master at Veuve Clicquot.
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July 2025
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Bar Francine
With a talented new chef at the helm, this popular pescatarian wine bar is writing an exciting new chapter, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
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July 2025
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Scholé
Chef Luke Burgess re-enters the chat with an intimate diner paying homage to Japanese technique and Tasmanian produce, writes ALIX DAVIS.
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July 2025
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ONE TO WATCH
A new international hotel outfit with locally focused intentions has landed, with 1 Hotel opening on the Yarra River.
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July 2025
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Treading softly
In relocating production to Japan, this artisanal Australian ceramic brand found a new home that aligns seamlessly with its original ethos, writes CERI DAVID.
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July 2025
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The gospel according to takoyaki
IVY CARRUTH discovers the golden orbs of grilled octopus that are Osaka’s signature snack, tracking its status from humble street food to star attraction.
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July 2025
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Crystal Symphony
We put cruising to the test and sailed from Mumbai to Colombo aboard Crystal Cruises' grand dame, writes DANI VALENT.
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