BACK ON THE MENU

Dream no longer – overseas dining is back on the cards. Here are the spots chefs and restaurateurs are yearning to revisit, from Italian seaside trattorias to road-side snacks in Vietnam.

APPOINTMENT EATING

To ensure you have a flavourpacked 2022, LEE TRAN LAM rounds up 22 of the most intriguing new dining experiences to mark in your diary.

GRECIAN ODYSSEY

Brisbane’s Hellenika takes us on an Aegean adventure with a modern spin on authentic Greek flavours. Opa!

Escape to paradise

A new wave of openings has hit the coastlines of the Mediterranean to redefine luxury. ANNA McCOOE discovers the latest and greatest line-up of what we’ve been missing.

AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Is there anything better than a summer afternoon spent reading? Yes: a summer afternoon spent reading – with a drink in hand. HANNAH-ROSE YEE curates the best books for hot afternoons.

A CHEF'S GUIDE TO… Istanbul, Turkey

From local lokantas to the best döner, chef MAKSUT AŞKAR shares his tips on where to eat and drink in Turkey’s largest city.

SUMMER DRINKS GUIDE

From experimental drops to the best of the low-alcohol world, SAMANTHA PAYNE presents the most refreshing sips of the season.

The art of… travel dreaming

Big travel daydreams are back on the menu and Christmas is the perfect time to feast on them, writes ANNA HART.

TIDES OF CHANGE

For many, the start of this decade will be defined by the shared experience of Covid. But for others, there have been personal journeys, heartache and change. We speak to four chefs about how 2021 was the year that changed their lives.

FAST

Create simple, flavourful meals in a flash with these everyday recipes.

SAM MOSTYN

Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community. This month, we speak to trailblazing business leader Sam Mostyn AO.

NEW GIRL IN TOWN

Everything old is new again at this historic Paddington terrace, writes KARLIE VERKERK.

COMFORT AND JOY

Impress your guests with these show-stopping desserts that combine beautiful festive flavours and the best of the summer season.

FEAST of flavours

In her second cookbook, Under Coconut Skies, YASMIN NEWMAN shares flavours and stories from the Philippines, where meals are always shared.

Coastal Christmas

Nothing says Australian summer quite like freshly caught seafood. Here, we share some show-stopping recipes for a festive feast to remember.

Christmas pudding

For many, a festive feast isn’t complete without this traditional sweet treat.

A Quick Word With Lady Fiona Carnarvon

The Lady of Highclere Castle, also known as the real-life Downton Abbey, on food, feasting and entertaining the Prince of Wales.

Crispy chilli oil

Add a little bite to any meal with this versatile chilli oil, which delivers fragrance, heat and texture.

Gulab jamun

Made from sugar, spice and all things nice, these doughnuts are the sweet spot of any Diwali feast.

LIFE OF THE PARTY

Make seafood the star of your next celebration with these elegant party bites that will impress any guest.

The art of… being the perfect guest

The world is getting ready to celebrate. And ANNA HART knows what to bring to the party.

PARTY POPPERS

Add a little sparkle to any celebration with a lively glass of fizz. Sommelier SAMANTHA PAYNE guides us through her picks for the festive season.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

STATE WINNER

ROSANNA BARBERO

Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community. This month, we meet Rosanna Barbero, chief executive of Sydney’s Addison Road Community Organisation.

GIVING THANKS

We asked chefs to reflect on the positive beacons that drove them in 2021, celebrating the people that made them grateful this year.

CHECKING IN Hotel X, Brisbane

We take the guesswork out of local travel with our tips on where to stay, eat, drink and play. This month, GT heads to Queensland.

Dishes to delight

In her latest cookbook Home, national treasure STEPHANIE ALEXANDER shares timeless recipes that can be cooked, shared and enjoyed for years to come.

BAR NONE

Come hungry to feast on snacks that steal the show at Amaru’s fun new sibling, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

Fish tales

In his new book Take One Fish, chef JOSH NILAND shares more boundary-pushing, scale-to-tail recipes.

MORNINGTON GLORY

MICHAEL HARDEN eats his way around the Mornington Peninsula as the region enters a delicious new chapter.