Chef-restaurateur Ben Shewry at Attica in 2024.
Good Food hatGood Food hat17/20

Ben Shewry no longer consents to Attica being reviewed. Here’s why we did it anyway

Trailblazing Attica is still a world-class restaurant,and too important for us to ignore. But critic Besha Rodell finds the whole experience a little odd.

  • Besha Rodell
Flora’s friendliness is so outsized,it ends up embracing everyone.
Good Food hat15/20

A second hat in a month for the Continental Deli crew in Newtown – and this time it’s vego

Sure,Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized,it ends up embracing everyone.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Lunetta,Canberra.
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Canberra’s newest hatted restaurant is a beacon of big-night energy

“Whatever the pasta is,order it,” says our critic of Lunetta,where a young chef is charcoal-grilling high on the hill.

  • David Matthews
14.5/20

Itching to get out of town? This cosy waterside restaurant is your new weekend destination

Chillis Cottage in Davistown is an excellent spot to enjoy oysters,cinnamon scrolls,breakfast omelettes and gelato sundaes.

  • Callan Boys
A sample of what to expect at the Village Belle.

Village Belle

A rollicking hangout,low-key boozer and classy cocktail bar in one.

  • Dani Valent andEmily Holgate
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Peaches Wine Bar

A moody,walk-ins only wine bar by the Skinnys team.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Outside Gracie’s on Toorak Road.

Gracie’s Wine Room

Chilled wine and share plates in a sun-drenched courtyard.

  • Emily Holgate andTomas Telegramma
The sundae with cherry,chocolate brownie and sherry.

Mid Air

Sky-high dining from breakfast through to post-dinner drinks.

  • Emma Breheny
Beach House cafe and kiosk overlooks the colourful bathing boxes.

Beach House

A sunny cafe and kiosk overlooking Brighton’s famous bathing boxes.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Outside the Box Hill bar and bottleshop.

Bar Nearby

Neighbourhood bar and bottleshop doing mostly drinks.

  • Tomas Telegramma