Gourmet Traveller

Each issue is packed with great dish ideas, hot restaurants and bars, entertaining tips, the best hotels and lavish spreads on some of the world’s most intoxicating travel destinations - everything you should expect from the Australia's premier food and travel magazine.

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Step Inside • Be transported to a magical world where fairytales come to life at a new exhibition at GOMA.

Otis Hope Carey • The Gumbaynggirr artist talks about the therapeutic nature of action, creative beginnings and cooking from the sea.

Sour cherries • Sweet cherry’s cousin is the key to kirsch, Black Forest and strudel, writes SIMON RICKARD.

Funda • At a new Korean hotspot in Sydney’s CBD, the level of creativity is as high as the decibel count, writes MATTY HIRSCH.

Commis • The art of hospitality is on show with Gerald’s Bar alumni forging something new and excellent, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

Line And Label • As destination restaurants go, the Eyre Peninsula’s oceanic influence and vineyard views make this one for the map, writes KATIE SPAIN.

Hellenika • This poolside gem has recently undergone a swift renovation, reaffirming its status as one of Australia’s finest Greek restaurants, writes ELLIOT BAKER.

Drinks News • TOP DROPS, NEW OPENINGS, AND INSIDE TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

Fuel for thought • The festive season is a time for good wine and reflection, writes NED GOODWIN.

Summer drinking • SAMANTHA PAYNE presents her expert guide to cool, thirst-quenching tipples for a long, hot summer.

Bûche de Noël • Roll up this fresh take on a traditional yule log, with fresh raspberries and pistachios.

Everyday • Keep things light and bright this month with these fresh and simple recipes that do double duty as festive side dishes.

Something special • Our editors single out the travel moments that took their breath away in 2023.

Cookbooks Of The Year • Whether you’re to gift something special or to treat yourself, these books promise to inspire and delight.

Life Lessons • We ask chefs to look in the rearview mirror of 2023, to reflect on the joys, experiences and takeaways of the year that was.

2023 gift guide • ’Tis the season. GT’s wish list comes colour-coded for the wild, the chic and the bon vivant in your life.

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Crowning Glory • From an upgraded classic to standout seafood, a supernova centrepiece is the first building block of the holiday table.

All The Trimmings • Ham and seafood may be the main characters but these vegetable-forward side dishes from Woodcut’s ROSS LUSTED are guaranteed to steal the show.

SWEET & SLOW • A little advanced planning and preparation goes a long way when it comes to creating a show-stopping Christmas closer. Follow these recipes closely for an impressive festive finale to remember.

TRAVEL

The Art Of… Breaking Traditions • Why is “self-care” rebranded as “selfishness” if we do it at Christmas, asks ANNA HART.

BEST OF BALI • Tried and tested by our editors, this is our definitive guide to luxury stays on the Island of the Gods.

Warders Hotel, Fremantle • We take the guesswork out of travel with our tips on where to stay, eat, drink and play. This month, GT hits WA’s port city.

ITALY By SEA • During a cruise of the Mediterranean Sea with port stops in Italy, KATRINA HOLDEN discovers la dolce vita on board the new-look luxury ship Crystal Serenity.

Gourmet Shopping • They’re the flavours of the month, so put these items at the top of your wish list.

’Tis the season • Ruby-red accessories, best beauty gift ideas, cool interiors, and bold serving dishes.

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