In Short: If you have only one seafood dining experience, be sure to have Saint Peter at the very top of the list. Josh Niland’s little space on Oxford Street is exciting with dishes that pay respect to the ingredient and champions it in ways few others can at the moment. Our tip, oysters and the…
Best Restaurants & Cheap Eats Australia & International
Sure the Coco & Vine team spend way too much time in cafes, but when we need to come down from the four cup caffeine high, we beat the street looking for some of the best restaurants and food treats. From the best innovative restaurants to tasty food trends, we'll track them down. Australia has become a nation of foodies and we're blessed with mix of food cultures that spawn an almost endless range of food possibilities.
Coya Cromer
In Short: Coya in Sydney’s leafy suburb of Cromer is one of those very special opportunities to experience the culmination of refined culinary creations in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Chef Saleh has used his decades of world-class talent to take diners on a journey through tastes and textures that are infused with flavours and…
Abacus Bar & Kitchen South Yarra
In Short: Abacus Bar & Kitchen in Melbourne’s South Yarra brings together innovation and creativity with a dash of playfulness that delivers on a truly engaging foodie experience. The service is as good as it gets, with a team of true professionals that clearly care about every single aspect of their craft. Tip: Try the…
Cucina Locale Blacktown
In Short: Cucina Locale in brings fine dining to the west, in a relaxed atmosphere atop Blacktown Workers Club. Beautifully presented and refined dishes that exhibit complementing and contrasting flavours. My tip for a three course meal: start with the lobster tail, followed by the pork belly, and finish off with a lemon meringue tart. You…
Hulu Dining King Street Wharf Sydney
In Short: Hulu Dining is a welcome addition to the changing culinary harbourside landscape at King Street Wharf. Traditional Chinese dishes take on refined, sophisticated flavours that absolutely must be shared. Make sure you leave room for the signature Deep Fried Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup, as much for the ‘theatre’ of the presentation as for…