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A taste of refuge

Fleeing war and persecution, Australia's new arrivals push our food culture forward. DANI VALENT explores the contributions of the country's refugee communities.

BE OUR GUEST

Inspired by the sense of place conjured by Europe's Michelin-star restaurants, local restaurateurs are expanding their hospitality remit to include accommodation

HEATHCOTE BOUND

MICHAEL HARDEN hits the road to explore regional Victoria's Heathcote, home to this year's Best Destination Dining and a host of other delights.

The art of...relishing restaurants

Does working in hospitality make someone a better or worse diner

HEART AND SOUL

Not a vegetable but rather a flower bud that rises on a thistle, the artichoke is a complex delight. Its rewards are hard won; first you must get past the armour of petals and remove the hairy choke. Those who step up are rewarded with sweet and savoury creaminess and the elusive flavour of spring. Many of the recipes here begin with the same Provençal braise. Others call on the nuttiness of artichokes in their raw form. The results make pasta lighter and chicken brighter or can be fried to become a vessel for bold flavours all of which capture the levity of the season.

48 HOURS IN LUCCA

By the Serchio river within Renaissance-era walls, Lucca's gastronomic treasures are set to delight, as ANASTASIA MIARI discovers.

POSTCARDS FROM UDINE

Off the radar in northeastern Italy, the provincial city is rich with la dolce vita.

BERGAMO OR BUST

Concealed between sophisticated Milan and glamorous Lake Como, beautiful Bergamo is Lombardy's hidden gem, discovers ANNA HART.

Coast with the most

Food writer AMBER GUINNESS transports us to the shores of Italy's Tyrrhenian Sea by way of delicious helpings of pasta, fish and limoncello.

SALUTE

Explore the warm Mediterranean waters and fresh flavours of Sardinia with these recipes from Brisbane's Pilloni by chef PIETRO SEGALINI.

Everyday

JULIA BUSUTTIL NISHIMURA shares simple dinners, elegant tray bakes and easy entertaining dishes with an Italian lean.

Italy by train

Station to station, town to town, ERICA FIRPO experiences poetry in motion on board vintage locomotive, the Treno Natura.

SEARCHING FOR Venice

The key to unlocking the essence of this most romantic of Italian cities is to get lost in it, writes LEE TULLOCH.

MEET THE MAKER HELEN XU

As she swings open the doors to a new restaurant and hotel at her Yarra Valley vineyard, we check in with the Helen & Joey Estate winemaker to talk science, Sichuan and the wine brand she runs with husband Joey Zeng.

Fuel to the fire

From chilli to wasabi, there's an art to pairing drinks with spicy foods. SAMANTHA PAYNE breaks it down.

Sri Lankan hoppers

Chef TRAVIN DE HOEDT of Sydney's Kurumba shares his family recipe for this South Asian staple.

The art of...thoughtful feasting

It was a Moroccan tagine that taught ANNA HART to relax her ethics and eat, drink and be merry like a local.

THE NEW COCKTAIL CAPITAL

Mexico City is in its golden era of cocktail culture. Once home to a small handful of recognisable names, today the capital is heaving with globally renowned drinking destinations. And it's leading the charge for North America on awards lists such as World’s 50 Best (last year, Mexico City landed four bars on the list, compared to three in New York City).

48 HOURS IN PHUKET

Beyond beaches and resorts, Thailand's biggest island is a treasure trove of culinary gems. DANI VALENT gets the inside scoop from restaurateur Merica Charungvat.

AUNTY MARGRET

Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community. This month, we meet Dhainghutti Djirringanj Elder, business woman and IYORIA board member, Aunty Margret.

JO MALONE

The perfumer on the food and travel moments worth bottling, moving to Dubai, and her return to the fragrance world.

PARWANA AFGHAN KITCHEN

Community and connection emerge at this enduringly good family affair

RISING TIDE

A new wave of fun, fragrant and regionally specific Thai food is upon us. Meet Thai Tide's MERICA CHARUNGVAT as she shares her favourite recipes.

Feast from the East

A touch of spice is the heart and soul of this glorious Middle Eastern feast. Just add an aromatic cocktail or two.

Barossa Valley

We hit the road for a weekend escape, exploring the best regional Australia has to offer. This month we head to the Barossa Valley in South Australia.

EVERYDAY

Easy entertaining, weeknight dinners and suppers to share, all made with speed, without sacrificing flavour.

SANDALFORD

Following its recent reboot, this historic WA winery restaurant is ready to wine and dine a new generation of guests, writes MAX VEENHUYZEN.

VUE DE MONDE

A Melbourne icon emerges from a makeover refreshed and energised, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

The XX factor

Do women do restaurants differently? DANI VALENT sits down with some of Australia's most renowned and long-standing female restaurateurs to talk nature, nurture and imposter syndrome.

PERFECT PARTNERS

Classic flavour combinations, forever linked in culinary matrimony, take on new ideas to keep interests piqued.