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submission for the Panettone World Cup
Christmas might be behind us, but Sydnersiders still have one last chance to grab themselves a newly baked panettone. Pastry Chef Simon Veauvy from A.P Bakery is representing Australia in this prestigious event.
Panettone World Cup
, and as part of his intensive training, he’ll be preparing two types of panettone to competition level at A.P Bakery next week. Only 50 of each variety will be up for public preorder: a classic Milanese style, featuring raisins, candied orange, lemon, and vanilla, along with a Valrhona chocolate variant. Each one comes with a price tag of $45 and can be picked up between Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th. Place your order now.
apbakery.com.au.
Mitch Orr appointed as culinary leader for Oxford Street hotel
Following his departure from the Ace Hotel Sydney towards the end of last year, chef Mitch Orr has announced that he will be joining the staff at
25hours Hotel The Olympia
In Paddington, Orr will assume the position of culinary director. In this role, he will guide the operations at both its restaurant, The Palomar, which draws inspiration from its sibling establishment in London with its focus on Middle Eastern fare, as well as its bar, The Mulwray, and café named Jacob the Angel.
Get the details here.
Great offer: Studio Sale – Food for All
The cool food poster you’ve had your eye on at your friend’s place is now available for purchase.
Food for Everyone
transforms recipes from renowned Australian chefs and personalities into distinctive and budget-friendly art pieces. Previous partnerships have featured artists like Ken Done and Josh Niland, as well as MaggieBeer Mikey Freedom, Julia Busuttil Nishimura, among others. The best part? For each poster purchased, Food for Everyone provides enough funds to donate 10 meals to SecondBite.
Browse the 70% off studio sale here
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Callan Boys examines the renewed Paddy’s Markets.
Featuring almost 50 new booths spread out over a 3000-square-metre area with two sizable bars, it does have the
Hay St Market
met his standards? Callan Boys was anticipating a top-notch food hub similar to those found at Victoria’s Queen Vic, South Melbourne Market, or Prahran Market. However, what he encountered turned out to be quite distinct from his vision.
Find his verdict here.
Soul Dining introduces a kimchi tasting menu for Vivid Sydney
If kimchi is a staple in your refrigerator, you may want to check out hatted restaurant Soul Dining’s latest offering.
kimchi tasting menu
In partnership with Jongga, South Korea’s leading kimchi producer, Soul Dining has developed a six-course degustation menu featuring kimchi across all courses, ranging from seared scallops paired with kimchi butter to a sweet potato tart accompanied by kimchi granita. This exclusive menu will be served during Vivid Sydney festivities from Friday, May 23rd through Saturday, June 14th, 2025. Reservations can now be made.
souldining.com.au
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Rick Stein plans to launch his flagship eatery in Sydney.
Residents of Sydney will soon be able to enjoy a meal at a Rick Stein restaurant without having to venture as far as Port Stephens or Mollymook. Starting this November, they can simply visit Coogere. The renowned British chef, along with his spouse Sarah Stein, is set to launch a new establishment featuring a 220-seater restaurant and bar inside the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach hotel.
Rick Stein at Coogee Beach
It will be a full-day event celebrating locally caught Australian seafood.
Discover what’s served up on our menu here.
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Catalan eatery Parlar closes down in Potts Point
Restaurant owner Andrew Becher has shut down the acclaimed Catalan eatery known for its starred chefs.
Parlar
In Potts Point, they plan to launch an around-the-clock French cuisine spot named
Le Frerot
(younger sibling) instead. Le Frerot will offer newly baked bakery products and a continuous breakfast menu, along with classic bistro dishes such as French onion soup and Gruyere soufflé later in the day.
Get the details here
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The Download: Friday, May 23
The Paddington eatery has been compelled to retouch its exterior paint job.
When restaurant owner Michael Fegent revamped the well-known Paddington venue Tequila Mockingbird into an upscale eatery,
Venezuelan restaurant, TQM
Last month, he aimed to create a big impact by painting the front of the building a vivid yellow. However, this change caught the eye of the Woollahra Council, which has instructed Fegent to restore the Heeley Street property’s original color or face a potential penalty of up to $6000.
Read his response here.
David Matthews provides feedback on Olympic Meats
The stakes are elevated in Sydney’s core gyro territory.
Olympic Meats
opened in Marrickville
three months ago
, and long lines have formed for the spanakopita and flame-grilled chicken, pork, and lamb dishes since it opened. Each pita is crafted using a sourdough starter and rolled by hand before being stuffed with pork that has slowly rotated above coals for five hours.
Get David’s verdict here
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Six straightforward guidelines favored by our dietitian
Developing your personal “food guidelines” can significantly simplify making healthier dietary choices, according to this suggestion.
dietitian Susie Burrell
. Guidelines assist in lessening decision fatigue, eventually making nutritious eating an automatic behavior instead of a constant struggle. Among the recommendations she gives her clientele are ensuring a gap of at least two to three hours between meals and refraining from consuming sugary items throughout the daytime.
Discover the remaining four here
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Mark LaBrooy plans to launch a wild game pizzeria.
Mark LaBrooy, who previously owned part of Three Blue Ducks, is set to open Australia’s inaugural wild game butcher and pizzeria.
Woonona,
Just north of Wollongong, this coming spring. The location will feature wallaby pies and wild boar dumplings, while a pizza oven will be churning out a specialty pizza for those who love game meats, complete with homemade sausages made from various wild animals.
Get the details here
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Vivid brings an appetizing array of eats back to Sydney.
The yearly Sydney celebration of illumination, tunes, concepts, and cuisine returns featuring an Americana-style eatery helmed by the rock-star-turned-vegan-chef.
Shannon Martinez
(including a roller-skating rink) along with two street festivals happening in Sydney’s Hollywood Quarter. Should you have missed your chance at tickets for Nigella, two additional chefs from London are also here, offering exceptional culinary events of their own.
Take a look at the filled-to-the-brim food schedule here.
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Viral Turkish pasta recipe
Recall when everybody on TikTok was into making Turkish pasta? If you missed out on that craze, you can try it now.
swift and simple lamb pasta dish
Inspired by the flavors of manti (Turkish dumplings), this dish is zesty, garlicky, and guaranteed to wow your whole family.
Under the knife
Cutlery rests may not be indispensable dining essentials, yet they add a delightful touch to any setting and help prevent stained napkins with sauce-drenched utensils. The exquisite hand-painted ceramic veggies created by French artisan Patricia Sardy can function both as cutlery rests and as miniature artworks or place markers. You’ll find options like an artichoke, radish, purple asparagus, and others. Look for these at
pepite.com.au
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Start off with this comforting Italian-inspired soup.
It has been a chilly, rainy week in Sydney – and the perfect remedy is a slowly simmered pot of soup. To start off the season, why not try
Danielle Alvarez’s pork sausage with tomato soup
, featuring ample amounts of garlic and chili to spice things up, while the lentils add heartiness and nutrition. Alternatively, explore other soup recipes.
here
and store your favorites in the Good Food app.
The Download: Friday, May 16
Callan Boys provides feedback on Yan in Wolli Creek
Good Food critic Callan Boys has finally made his way to
Yan
, a contemporary (primarily) Chinese eatery situated on the ground level of a high-density, grey-and-white apartment building, in Wolli Creek. He finds that it offers “excellent value for money.” Discover why here:
why this unassuming neighborhood hideaway is worthy of a visit here
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High-demand event: Inner West Country Festival
Saddle up! The
Inner West Country Fest
It’s back this weekend featuring a variety of activities including events, parties, barbecues, and hoedowns spanning three weekends in May. Notable highlights consist of a Texan barbecue event.
Wildflower
(May 18), a cowboy dance extravaganza
Wayward Brewing Co
(May 18), along with a countryside barbecue hosted by Mitch Orr
Future Brewing
(May 24).
Find all the information here.
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Quick curry fixes: fast takeout alternatives
Planning your meals for the upcoming week? Or perhaps you’re out of ideas and about to order takeaway?
These
15 home-made curries
serve as delicious, budget-friendly options compared to delivery services – plus they’re faster. You have the option to save your preferred choices for future use within the Good Food app.
Top spots for dining and sipping in Noosa
There’s more to
Noosa
After enjoying some seafood pasta in a bright, white dining area, Good Food app editor Erina Starkey explores beyond the primary tourist route of Hastings Street to uncover top spots for eating and drinking. She discovers everything from a Hong Kong-style dumpling bar to a wood-fired Mexican restaurant offering picturesque river vistas.
Get the details here
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Items for your home that can help keep your food fresh for longer
Hang onto your jam jars and gather those vintage tea towels. Here are some eco-friendly tips from writer and sustainability educator.
Anna Matilda
, known as the Urban Nanna, can extend the shelf life of your favorite foods without harming the environment. Did you know that covering leafy greens with a moist tea towel can keep them fresh for over a week?
Get more tips here.
Good Food reviews revitalized Malaysian gem The Malaya
Beloved family-run restaurant
The Malaya
Since 1963, this establishment has been serving Sydney. Today, the business is being carried forward by third-generation siblings Duan and Isabella Wong in their newly refurbished location close to Circular Quay. According to Good Food critic Kevin Cheng, the chicken satay here stands out as one of the most succulent options available downtown.
Discover the two signature dishes you should definitely try at this place.
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Sydney Film Festival hosts porridge documentary
The new documentary puts rolled oats at the forefront.
The Golden Spurtle,
Directed by Constantine Costi, as part of this year’s production.
Sydney Film Festival
Set during the World Porridge Making Championship in Carrbridge, the movie tracks the competitors striving for the ultimate award—featuring defending champion Lisa, seven-time contender Nick (who advocates for healthy eating), along with participants hailing from Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia’s very own Toby Wilson.
Rico’s Tacos
In Sydney, it turns out that porridge is more intriguing than you might have imagined.
Check the dates here.
LoCo Love unveils special edition hot chocolate
A fresh addition has entered the realm of upscale hot chocolate. This newcomer hails from Byron Bay-based chocolatier.
Loco Love
has unveiled Chuncho Drinking Cocoa – encased in a golden sun disk wrapper that melts away into a luxuriously rich and somewhat bittersweet concoction. This product features Chuncho Urusayhua, an esteemed heirloom Peruvian cocoa bean cherished for its intricate flavor palette, encompassing notes of cinnamon, cognac, luscious fruit wines, and toffee tones.
Get ready for winter with these tips.
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Easy weeknight dishes that coincidentally contain no dairy products
Regardless of whether you’re reducing your dairy intake for health purposes or simply eager to try out new tastes, these recipes from nutritionist
Sarah Pound
Achieve the ideal equilibrium by providing rich flavors alongside great nutritional value, all without using cream or cheese. Included among the dishes are a single-pot Mediterranean chicken meal, a pumpkin and zucchini curry, as well as a chicken and corn noodle soup.
Get the recipes here
and store your favorites in the Good Food app.
High demand event: Naturellement at Ettalong Beach
Whether you prefer to call it Natty, lo-fi, or something else entirely, they’ll have plenty of it available.
Naturellement
The wine festivity taking place at Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast over this upcoming weekend (May 17-18) invites visitors. This yearly drinking event organized by drinks connoisseur and proprietor of P&V Merchants, Mike Bennie, alongside events expert Kristy Austin, presents an array of 120 different wines to sample, along with nibbles prepared by renowned Australian chefs Alanna Sapwell-Stone, Matt Stone, and Jake Kellie. There’s still time to grab your tickets.
humanitix.com
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The download: Friday, May
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Reviews of Callan Boys regarding Café Cressida
in Woollahra
Even though he had mixed feelings about brunch, the national restaurant editor for Good Food
Callan Boys
reviewed
Cafe Cressida
this week –
the all-day cafe
From Ursula, led by head chef and owner Phil Wood along with his partner Lis Davies. The menu features items such as carrot cake muffins, dippy eggs, and a crab omelette paired with XO sauce; however, it’s the congee—alongside some other dishes—that brings Callan back for more.
Discover Callan’s score here.
Adam Liaw’s least appreciated and highly debated dishes
On Adam Liaw’s scale from amazing to not so much, where would kingfish carpaccio, hot dogs, caviar, and burgers land? Probably not where you’d think. As a recipe author and contributor for Good Food, he offers some interesting insights.
Adam Liaw
Has strongly criticized several of the nation’s favorite dishes, describing burgers as “all the same” and “somewhat mediocre.” What then does he make of bread and butter?
Find out here.
Bill Granger’s sweetcorn fritter recipe is now available on Good Food.
The lines at Bills will be notably lengthy this Sunday — luckily, you booked a table. If not, your mum might enjoy having her breakfast served in bed instead. This week, we posted the instructions for preparing the perfect brunch meal —
Bill Granger’s
sweetcorn fritters
Personalize it with your mum’s favorite sides, such as roasted tomatoes and avocado salsa alongside fresh spinach and crispy bacon.
Bourke Street Bakery launches new burger concept
One of Sydney’s best pie shops is now selling burgers. Bourke Street Bakery co-founder Paul Allam has launched
new smash burger joint
Hello Hello in Bondi Junction
The menu is straightforward and budget-friendly, with the standout beef burger — featuring American cheese, pickles, and a secret sauce — priced at only $7.90, which makes it less expensive than a Big Mac (in certain outlets).
A Mother’s Day fragrance with a scent of
madeleines
Perfume often tops the list for excellent Mother’s Day presents, yet some mothers might not be fond of Dior’s J’adore fragrance. If your mom leans more towards baked goods than blossoms, French fashion brand Maison Margiela has launched something special.
Afternoon Delight
A fragrance evocative of the smell from warm madeleines — those delightful small shell-shaped pastries commonly found in French patisseries. This scent is both sweet and delicate, featuring woody tones of sandalwood combined with bitter almonds, Madagascar vanilla, and musk. You can purchase this essence in either a 100ml eau de toilette for $240 or as a 165g scented candle priced at $112. Both options are available now.
mecca.com
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Bar Planet introduces a new drink: the baguette and butter cocktail
Bar Planet
In Newtown, Bar Planet has joined forces with A.P Bakery to develop a baguette cocktail. This innovative drink uses a syrup derived from actual A.P bread loaves, combined with buttered cognac, lemon, and salt. Part of their latest cocktail lineup called BFF at Bar Planet, this creation also includes partnerships with local favorites such as Carriageworks’ rooftop beehives and Goldstreet Dairy.
Do ‘health’ labeled supermarket items truly benefit your well-being?
The “health food” section at supermarkets is getting bigger, and regular items are increasingly promoted for their wellness advantages. However, just how beneficial are these products for our overall well-being? This question has been examined by top nutrition experts.
Susie Burrell
exposes the
low-carb snack bars, vegetable chips, and store-bought dips
that are anything but.
Myffy Rigby provides insights into the Hungarian eatery named Corner 75.
Last year, Jean-Paul El Tom and Alex Kelly from Marrickville were involved.
Baba’s Place
Sixpenny’s Dan Puskas joined forces with another party to acquire Randwick’s long-standing Hungarian eatery, which has been around for 40 years.
Corner 75
. Now,
It’s prepared for diners to enjoy.
. Good Food reviewer
Myffy Rigby
She took her friend’s father, Robert, during a recent visit. He hails from Hungary and has been dining at Corner 75 since the 1970s.
Here’s what they thought
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Mother’s Day-themed banana cake, loaf, and bread recipes
Transform fresh, ripe bananas into a delightful present or shared offering for Mum with one of our recipes.
Here are some recipes for banana cake, loaf, or bread:
You can save your favorites within the Good Food app to include them in your Mother’s Day menu this coming Sunday.
The update: Friday, May 2
RecipeTin Eats versus Brookie Bellamy
This week, oven mitts were not required, as RecipeTin Eats’ founder was involved.
Nagi Maehashi
highlighted Penguin Books and the author
Brooke Bellamy
for supposedly copying her caramel slice and baklava recipes from her top-selling cookbook
Baking with Brooki
. Currently, two new recipes are under consideration: a vanilla cake by
Sally McKenney
Of Sally’s baking and Bill Granger’s Portuguese tarts. However, can one truly consider taking a recipe theft? The cookbook writer and ex-intellectual property attorney poses this question.
Adam Liaw weighs in
. Meanwhile,
In an exclusive interview, Maehashi took a seat.
with Good Food.
The
The A.P team launches a new sandwich shop.
The
A.P Bakery
Stores continue to accumulate, with the newest addition at Circular Quay focusing on piping-hot sandwiches. The crew has brought in a French Rotisol rotisserie to cook their fennel, lemon, and garlic porchetta along with their seasoned spatchcock, all tucked inside A.P Bakery loaves. On the menu, you’ll find options like a sizzling beef sandwich paired with horseradish cream and salsa verde, as well as a vegetarian choice packed with pumpkin and portobello mushrooms.
Discover which one Good Food favored the most.
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A new Venezuelan eatery has opened in Sydney.
Mexican eatery
Tequila Mockingbird
will make way for
new Latin American restaurant
TQM
.
Michael Fegent, the owner, states that this establishment will be “the first upscale venue in Sydney serving Venezuelan cuisine.” This two-story terrace in Paddington features a vibrant canary-yellow color scheme, reflecting the hues found on the Venezuelan flag. Their menu highlights coastal-inspired fare such as battered fish served alongside slaw made from shredded cabbage, a fresh carrot salad, and crispy green plantain slices known locally as tostones.
The top recipe picks for April are here!
Adam Liaw’s single-pot chicken and potato dish could very well be ideal for a busy weeknight. Fewer than six components? Check. Widely appealing? Absolutely. Cost-effective? Double check. Discover this recipe along with additional dinner ideas in our collection.
summary of the best recipes from April.
Flora in Newtown received a hat tip.
All-day vegetarian eatery
Flora
by the team at Continental Deli has been
given a hat rating by Good Food critic Lee Tran Lam
Owner Elvis Abrahanowicz and head chef Jude Hughes have collaborated on several innovative dishes, according to Lam, such as Brussels sprout and potato pierogi, along with durum casarecce pasta served with mushroom Bolognese and ricotta salata.
Pipit will make a cameo appearance at The Brooklet
This month, the two-concept eatery Pipit located in Pottsville is extending its sustainable approach to dining at The Brooklet pub in Byron Bay. Chef and owner Ben Devlin from Pipit will take over The Brooklet’s wood-fired kitchen and bar, offering a special selection for only ten diners each seating. This exclusive menu features both classic Pipit favourites alongside innovative new offerings such as roasted mud crab paired with macadamia tofu, along with an apple and strawberry gum tarte tartin.
Reservations can be made for Saturdays and Sundays between May 31 and August 3.
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Store your preferred recipes using the Good Food application.
Stop folding corners of pages in your cookbooks for future reference; now you can use the updated Good Food app. It features a handy save option enabling you to gather all cherished recipes at your fingertips. Just tap the bookmark symbol to store them and navigate to the dedicated Saved section via the menu bar to see what you’ve collected. With access to more than 10,000 dishes crafted by renowned Australian chefs, the Good Food app is where culinary inspiration awaits.
Nagi Maehashi
,
Adam Liaw
,
Helen Goh
,
Neil Perry
,
Karen Martini
,
Emelia Jackson
and more.
