Food critic Simon Collins spends more time in restaurants than most, so here, he gives his verdict on the top five new eateries you should try: Gibney, Papi Katsu, De’sendent, Karla and Cassia.
Simon Collins
Grab the kids, roll up your sleeves and whip up these red velvet cookies just in time to leave out for a certain Christmas Eve visitor.
A controversial new security feature spotted at a McDonald’s restaurant notorious for antisocial behaviour has exposed an ugly reality faced by fast-food workers.
Duncan Evans
Aussies are stocking up massively on food this festive season – with over one million portions of a clear Christmas favourite already sold.
Cameron Micallef
The holiday season is fast approaching, and in case you’ve forgotten any last-minute gifts or need to grab extra food, here’s what shops will be open during the festive period.
Alexandra Feiam
Former Millbrook Winery chef Guy Jeffreys to host culinary events in the Abrolhos Islands and Kimberley as part of Pearls and Plates 2025
Three entree, main and dessert recipes to ensure all is calm in the lead-up to the big day.
Arguably Perth’s best chook is on the menu, alongside tasty fresh salads, at ‘kebab shop on steroids’ in a suburban shopping centre.
Fiji’s deputy prime minister has revealed fresh details about the cocktails that poisoned four Aussies, claiming methanol was not present.
There’s growing concern they may be bad for our health after two new studies suggested seed oils may be driving up our cancer rates. So how bad are they?
Thea Jourdan
Punters have slammed a decision by the MCG that will affect the price of staples including beer and fish and chips ahead of the Boxing Day cricket Test.
Clareese Packer
WA’s biggest octopus supplier has hired advisory firm Kidder Williams to sound out interested investors or buyers for the privately-owned company, which is backed by institutional investors and family offices.
Sean Smith
Allen’s has caved to pressure from super fans and brought back one of its most requested lollies now available in their own bag.
Emma Kirk
A cult burger bar which has operated for years in western Sydney has made a shock announcement.
Blake Antrobus
On one of the hottest days of 2024, I set out with my sister with high expectations. It didn’t disappoint.
Jade Jurewicz
Four Australians are fighting for their lives after a suspected incident of alcohol poisoning in Fiji.
Adelaide Lang
Strong performance of Perth restaurants prompts Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group behind 6HEAD, Meat & Wine Co. and Hunter & Barrel to unveil plans for more venues
Food critic Simon Collins chews over the all-you-eat buffet of new venues, new chefs, new dishes and old grievances in his annual A to Z of Perth dining and drinking.
A cult-favourite meal loved by students has been recalled and pulled from Aussie shelves on a potential food health hazard.
Wine and bubbles are out! Wise men and women are now rocking up to Christmas dinner parties with high-end gifts.
Multiple weddings, huge corporate functions and massive concerts are no stress for Sandalford Wines executive chef Alan Spagnolo.
Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold has called for an Aussie icon to be a part of the citizenship test alongside our national values and flags.
Thomas Sargeant
Pot-to-plate lobsters just part of the appeal of sprawling Cervantes restaurant and production facility.
Melbourne celebrity chef Shane Delia opens second Biggie Smalls outlet at Optus Stadium in time for the first Scorchers match.
