Good Weekend
Do you judge a wine bottle by its label? The origins of some Australian designs might surprise
Wine labels are like any other kind of label: they’re designed to sell the product. But what’s the story behind some of our popular brands?
- Huon Hooke
- Review
- Southbank
This 20-year-old restaurant showcases Tassie, but its riverside setting is pure Melbourne
Pure South has matured into a great Melbourne restaurant: committed, consistent, creative and, in the right light, prone to making a person emotional.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Ettalong Beach
Can’t get into Firedoor? Drive to this more affordable fire-driven Central Coast gem
Osteria il Coccia exclusively uses fire and coals, but unlike Firedoor, it happily accepts walk-ins and a $49 pork cutlet is big enough to share.
- Callan Boys
You might think you’re ‘helping’, but leave the plate-stacking to the professionals
When empty plates disappear without you even realising, you’re in good hands. However, we don’t always make it easy for waitstaff.
- Terry Durack
Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?
There has been a general increase in the alcoholic strength of red table wines over the past 20 to 30 years and debate continues as to why.
- Huon Hooke
- Review
- Haberfield
It won the Haberfield pizza duel, but is this icon still one of Sydney’s best pizzerias?
La Disfida’s warm-lit dining room and wood-fired winter cooking has serious pulling power.
- Callan Boys
How hot does it need to be to fry an egg on a car bonnet or cook a toastie on an engine?
From fancy cars to dishwashers, there’s no end to human ingenuity when it comes to unusual cooking methods.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Ascot Vale
‘Doubly exceptional’: Why this humble Ethiopian restaurant’s injera is twice as nice
Sinq’s sisters cook Ethiopian dishes you can find in dozens of Melbourne dining rooms, but with uncommon deftness and detail, and a warm, generous spirit.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- The Rocks
With a near-perfect score of 19/20, this is now Australia’s top-rated restaurant
There are few overblown adjectives that haven’t been used for Quay under Peter Gilmore’s tenure, writes Callan Boys.
- Callan Boys
Does the term ‘fine wine’ refer to a wine’s quality or its texture?
“Fine wine” and “noble” are rather outdated terms and not often heard today, probably because they have a slight whiff of elitism.
- Huon Hooke