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Emily Yeoh with a larger version of the $15 wok she recommends from Yuen’s in Brisbane, or a similar Asian grocery store.

The $15 wok this top chef (and former MasterChef contestant) swears by

Avoid the expensive brands, she says, while dishing up advice on how to “season” it correctly and the type of burner you should use.

  • Matt Shea
The namesake dish at 1800 Lasagne - a pork and beef lasagne.

Melbourne’s first hatted lasagne restaurant is coming to Sydney for one night only

Jamie Oliver “hoovered” up this lasagne during his Australian visit. Now Sydneysiders get a chance to try it.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Martin 21 and its cafe sidekick, Marty’s, will open alongside Lune Croissanterie at 1 Elizabeth.

Why Martin Place is set to become Sydney’s hot new go-to hospitality hub

With a new metro station and a flush of new venues set to open in the coming months, diners will be flocking to the historic city strip.

  • Scott Bolles
Diners try the line-up of Coravin wines at Bentley Restaurant & Bar.

Try one of the world’s best wines for half price. But is it really worth $320 a glass?

Good Food puts rare and revered wines to the taste test during the Coravin World Wine Tour.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Chef Peter Conistis at his Ammos restaurant in Brighton-le-Sands.

Sydney’s pioneer of modern Greek food reveals his new project

Peter Conistis left CBD restaurant Alpha to make way for George Calombaris. Now his new project is just about ready for launch.

  • Scott Bolles
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The snow egg will make a return during Vivid.

Quay’s cult snow egg is making a comeback, but get cracking, it’s not for long

Chef Peter Gilmore will crowdsource a new variation of his legendary dessert for a pop-up during Vivid Sydney.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The bar at White Horse.

Landmark Surry Hills pub White Horse gallops to fine-dining finish, with $6m facelift

An acclaimed chef, a slick renovation and … a toilet consultant? Your first look at the new interiors of this historic Sydney pub.

  • Scott Bolles
Bar Olo owner Anthony Scutella inside his new venue, which complements his restaurant Scopri.

The high-end restaurants opening more casual, more affordable, just as delicious bars next door

You don’t need to plan weeks in advance, you can name your budget, and it’s OK if you haven’t dressed up. Is there a catch to this new breed of Melbourne bar?

  • Emma Breheny
Tramsheds opened in 2016.

The once-bustling Tramsheds has been taken over by hoardings. Can the precinct sparkle again?

The inner west community hub has lost much of its hospitality talent since opening eight years ago.

  • Scott Bolles
The open-air steakhouse at Martin Place.

Steak? Out! Botswana Butchery restaurants enter voluntary administration

Two years ago, the New Zealand steakhouse made an ambitious play for the Australian steakhouse market. Now the business is experiencing a major shake-out.

  • Scott Bolles