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El Manara’s chef-owner Amir Sayah has been a fixture of Haldon Street since 1989.
14/20

Don’t miss the ‘Lamborghini of snacks’ at one of Sydney’s oldest (and best) Lebanese venues

Perfectly seasoned falafel and a mixed plate that’s extraordinary value are among the dishes that keep diners flocking to this spot that opened in 1989.

  • Myffy Rigby
This herb-strewn chicken and noodle salad is the perfect hot weather antidote.

Step away from the stove. These no-cook recipes are perfect for hot days

Can’t stand the heat? Whip up one of these easy, vibrant salads – no cooking required.

  • Rosheen Kaul
‘Mina’ Padellino (pan-baked pizza) with white bolognese, rosemary, parmesan, finished with pecorino sauce and lemon zest.

Pan pizza is back, but not like you remember. Here’s where to find it in Sydney

Put aside your preconceptions about greasy deep-dish pies. The latest pan-baked pizzas are made from quality ingredients.

  • Scott Bolles
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Linchpin Hospitality chief executive Terry Soukoulis (left) with chef and culinary director George Calombaris.

George Calombaris opens restaurant in Sydney’s inner west … and it’s not Greek

“Everyone’s been saying, ‘What the hell do you know about Chinese food?’” the prominent Melbourne restaurateur and chef says.

  • Scott Bolles
Mexican glazed salmon with mango salsa.

Body reset: Three easy recipes to kickstart healthy eating habits

Lift your mood and your energy levels with dishes that don’t skimp on flavour or satisfaction.

  • Sarah Pound

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Eating out

Your ultimate snack stop itinerary along Burwood Road

Your ultimate snack stop itinerary along Burwood Road

Sydney’s “second Chinatown” is increasingly becoming the go-to destination for dumplings, skewers and free noodle refills. Here are our picks.

  • David Matthews
The dining room is a bona fide looker, all brooding leather, original terrazzo sandstone and cedar.
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Why this charming bistro is Newcastle’s new hatted dining destination

  • Callan Boys
Flora co-owner Elvis Abrahanowicz and head chef Jude Hughes.

Continental Deli crew unveil vegetarian eatery Flora (with two more venues to follow)

  • Erina Starkey
Brent Savage (left) and Nick Hildebrandt at Eleven Barrack.

Exclusive first look inside the new luxury grill from the Bentley and Monopole team

  • Scott Bolles

Lists & guides

Go Go Yaki at Burwood’s Chinatown hub.

Pineapple buns and perfect tofu: The Good Food guide to Sydney’s ‘second Chinatown’

Babi Guling at Island Radio (pork belly version pictured).

February hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month

Beverly Hills Chinese Restaurant.

10 of Sydney’s best Chinese restaurants from the Good Food Guide

***EMBARGOED FOR GOOD WEEKEND, MARCH 5/22 ISSUE*** Pellegrino 2000 - GOOD WEEKEND - Ravioli di gamberi at Pellegrino 2000 in Surry Hills Sydney on the 25/02/22 (Photo by Christopher Pearce)

The Good Food Guide to 10 of Sydney’s best hatted Italian restaurants

The nine regional restaurants the Good Food team can’t wait to dine at this summer

The nine regional restaurants the Good Food team can’t wait to dine at this summer

The great NSW regional bakery road trip, from the South Coast to the Northern Rivers

The great NSW regional bakery road trip, from the South Coast to the Northern Rivers

Randy’s wine bar in Avalon.

Sydney’s best January deals, from all-you-can-eat noodles to $2 oysters

The outdoor seating at Bobbys in Cronulla.

Sydney’s 10 best waterfront restaurants for great food with a view

Avia

Your January hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out

Batata harra from Nour; Choc chip cookie with soft-serve from Happy Alley; Matcha cheesecake and red bean muffin from Parami; A made-to-order sandwich from Raineri’s Continental Deli; Half dozen satay from Mamak; Grilled chicken white curry mee from Curry Mee

The best things the Good Food team ate in 2024 for under $20

Melbourne’s Hopper Joint is a celebration of Sri Lankan cuisine and architecture.

Nine of the dreamiest Aussie dining venues to add to your bucket list

Swordfish empanada.

SMH Good Food Guide 2025: The full list of hats

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Falafel are made from Ord River chickpeas, garlic and cumin, then fried to order.
14/20

Don’t miss the falafel at El Manara, one of Sydney’s oldest (and best) Lebanese venues

  • Myffy Rigby
The dining room is a bona fide looker, all brooding leather, original terrazzo sandstone and cedar.
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Charming Bistro Penny is Newcastle’s new hatted dining destination

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Island Radio, Redfern.
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Island Radio is a tropical disco, but how’s the food? Here’s our critic’s verdict

  • David Matthews
Schnitty sandwich with crispy chicken schnitzel, herby mayonnaise, mixed lettuce and caramelised carrot.

‘A sandwich you could use as a pillow’: Why suburban shop Loaf is a slice of schnitty heaven

  • Lenny Ann Low
Sydney’s newest rooftop bar is perched atop the Cartier flagship store.
14.5/20

Sydney’s hot new rooftop bar Joji is worth dressing up for – if you can get a table

  • Callan Boys

Good Food Guide 2025

The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2025, held in the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.

Everything you need to know about The Age Good Food Guide 2025

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Every Good Food Guide hatted restaurant to add to your 2025 bucket list

The Baba’s Place crew, winners of the inaugural Bill Granger Trailblazer Award.

Everything you need to know from the SMH Good Food Guide 2025

A selection of iconic dishes from Sydney restaurants for the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.

The 40 defining dishes from 40 years of the SMH Good Food Guide

  • Callan Boys and David Matthews
Ben Shewry at Attica.

We know Ben Shewry doesn’t like the Good Food Guide. And we don’t care

  • Besha Rodell

Recipes

Khachapuri.

How to make this delicious four-cheese egg bread

If you like Turkish pide, you’ll love this boat-shaped Georgian bread filled with mozzarella, feta, blue cheese and parmesan, all topped with a runny egg yolk.

  • Betül Tunç
If you can’t find chervil to top your pizza, try parsley or basil instead.
EASY

This simple white pizza is the slice of the summer – and it’s ready in minutes

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Watermelon, figs or nectarines would also work in this tomato salad.
EASY

Your new go-to tomato salad plus the smoky addition you won’t stop eating by the handful

  • < 30 mins
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
The vibrant Yemeni condiment zhoug adds piquancy to both the lamb cutlets and zucchini.
EASY

Once you’ve tried this punchy condiment, you’ll want to slather it on everything

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook

Recipe collections

Zucchetti with grilled artichokes and rocket and mint.

10 easy recipes with less than 10 ingredients to cook this week

If you love hot wings, you need to try this cheeky peri-peri version.

From air-fried to feta fries: The 20+ most popular recipes of January

Helen Goh’s palm sugar sago pudding.

Five lucky Lunar New Year desserts to make this weekend (starring this ‘irresistible’ pudding)

Use the ripest tomato you can find, a little overripe is even better.

14 freezer-friendly meals for busy families to make this week

Chicken, lemon and garlic tray bake.

Five make-ahead mains for easy entertaining (and the salad to go with them)

Deli cabinet pasta salad with chilli, parmesan and sunflower seed dressing. Katrina Meynink's spring-summer pasta recipes for Good Food November 2020. Please credit Katrina Meynink. Good Food use only.

14 simple yet substantial salads to make this week

This Thai-inspired green curry-flavoured chicken dish comes together quickly.

Chook with oomph: Six new chicken recipes to add to your rotation

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s chocolate and almond pasticcini.

Back at work? 20 sweet bakes to help butter up your workmates

Spring roll crunchy rice salad.

14 fresh new summery dinners to make this week

This chicken and corn salad is inspired by the Mexican street food, esquites.

Lost your healthy eating mojo? 30 substantial and delicious salads to help you locate it

Danielle Alvarez’s blueberry pancakes with whipped demerara butter.

The brunch bunch: 10 sunny dishes to linger over after your lie-in

The 50 most popular recipes of 2024 prove chicken rules the roost

The 50 most popular recipes of 2024 prove chicken rules the roost

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Tips & advice

Cacio e pepe at Bar Liberty

Scientists discover the missing ingredient for perfect cacio e pepe

  • Alexander Nazaryan
Choose oranges over orange juice.

How healthy is citrus fruit? And the zest – and worst – ways to consume it

Chicken breast benefits from velveting before being stir-fried.

Goodbye dry stir-fries: The simple trick to silky, juicy chicken breast every time

  • Kevin Pang
Which snack bars are the healthiest choices for school lunches?

A dietitian ranks eight popular lunch box snack bars (and one may surprise you)

  • Susie Burrell
Cup of soft-serve frozen yoghurt with various toppings.

Is frozen yoghurt really healthier than ice-cream? A dietitian breaks it down

  • Susie Burrell

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Drinks

Does alcohol content determine depth of flavour?

  • Huon Hooke

Is draught beer better than drinking from tinnies?

  • Terry Durack

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14/20

Don’t miss the ‘Lamborghini of snacks’ at one of Sydney’s oldest (and best) Lebanese venues

  • Myffy Rigby
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This herb-strewn chicken and noodle salad is the perfect hot weather antidote.

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Pan pizza is back, but not like you remember. Here’s where to find it in Sydney

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Body reset: Three easy recipes to kickstart healthy eating habits

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