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Chongqing chilli chicken.

Your August hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

From lip-tingling spicy chicken to suburban excursions for baked goods, here’s where to eat and drink in Melbourne this month.

The Classic smashburger with chips and watermelon soda.

Your August hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

From cult Japanese ramen to social-media-sensation smashburgers, here’s where (and what) to eat and drink in Sydney this month.

Fans watch the World Cup match between France and Australia at the Coogee Bay Hotel.

Seven places to watch the Paris Olympics in Sydney

Including a French rooftop restaurant serving martinis and fries, a Japanese sports bar with snacks, and a spot showing the swimming finals, with croissants.

  • Bianca Hrovat and Sarah Norris
Lit Canteen’s juicy pho-mi sandwich with slow-cooked brisket.

This banh mi-pho hybrid is inspired by The Bear’s Chicago beef sandwich

Is this juicy, limited-edition sanger a smart union or a flawed creation? Sandwich watch hands down its verdict.

  • Sarah Norris
Pasta and wine at Cafe Fredas.

Fine Italian dining on a budget: 10 of Sydney’s best pasta nights

The servings are generous, the wine is flowing. These great-value deals make going out more fun, filling and affordable right now. Give them a twirl.

  • Isabel Cant
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Steak frites at L’Auberge du Bout du Monde.

Six of Sydney’s best steak frites for Bastille Day and beyond

From hand-cut chips to shaved truffles and foie gras, Sydney chefs are giving a French classic their own spin in time for Bastille Day and the Paris Olympics.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Steak frites at Ouest France Bistro

Eight of Melbourne’s best steak frites for Bastille Day and beyond

It’s Bastille Day on Sunday, so celebrate with the most simple yet succulent of French bistro dishes – perfectly cooked steak, crisp fries and your sauce of choice.

  • Emma Breheny and Tomas Telegramma
Nasi lemak kukus - coconut rice with peanuts, cucumber and hard-boiled egg, plus turmeric fried chicken and sambal calamari.

Your July hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

From budget to blow-out, these are the Melbourne restaurants and bars that caught our attention in June.

Your July hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

A bargain $35 vegan omakase experience, Mona Vale’s new ‘Boathouse meets country club’ and a former Rockpool chef’s new high-end bistro in Marrickville.

Gemini is a cafe by day, and wine bar by night.

Our 10 favourite new Melbourne restaurant and bar openings of the year (so far)

Half-way through 2024 it’s clear economic pressures are hitting the hospitality industry hard. But there’s been some exciting new venues, and trends, to emerge.

  • Emma Breheny and Dani Valent