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.

Editor's Letter

Masthead

News

Restaurant news • A Japanese precinct opens in Sydney, a long awaited French brasserie comes to Melbourne, and Byron Bay welcomes two newbies for the summer high season.

Open On Christmas

What Gt Loves This Month

Samuel Rozsnyoi • Potts Point’s much-loved wine bar has a new head chef in its petite kitchen.

Best In Show

A Legend Reborn

Three To Try

Rising Star • The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy is the Olympics of fine-dining for aspiring top chefs. ANNA McCOOE follows the action as the Pacific regional winner is crowned.

Advent calendars • The countdown to Christmas is made even more delicious with these daily treats.

Review

Naldham House Brasserie and Terrace • A once-exclusive building now houses a European-style eatery blending modern elegance with old-world charm, writes ELLIOT BAKER.

Postino Osteria • Now in the hands of a modern Italian master, a storied inner west address becomes a reason to cross town, writes MATTY HIRSCH.

Asha • Contemporary Middle Eastern and North African fare in a neighbourhood setting is the bright new kid on the block, writes KATIE SPAIN.

Reed House • Refined Anglo-Aussie comfort food is back in full force at the fringe CBD dwelling restaurant, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

Drinks

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

Dan Buckle • Can premium Australian méthode traditionnelle rival Champagne? The viticulture and winemaking director at Chandon makes a case for the affirmative.

Adel aide Hills • ALEX MITCHESON heads for the Adelaide Hills to scope out the region’s best wineries.

Pastis Fizz • We explore the origins of some of Australia’s signature drinks and learn how to recreate them at home.

Liquid summer

New Kids On The Block

Cookbooks of the year

Making Spirits Bright

Fruits of the season • From spiced porchetta to a twist on bombe Alaska, cherries, berries and summer fruits add the finishing touch to these celebratory dishes.

Everyday • These fresh and simple recipes will make festive entertaining light, bright and breezy.

Black Forest Christmas pudding • Pastry chef RHIANN MEAD of Sydney’s The Charles shares her recipe for this retro festive showstopper.

Festive Spirits • Embrace all that is merry and bright. These show-stopping festive dishes call on Christmas spirits for an extra bit of kick.

Christmas With The Perrys • NEIL PERRY takes an effortless approach to Christmas. From standout salads to classic centrepieces, this is his ultimate holiday table.

Silver Ray

Turkish DelightTurkish Delight • JOANNA HUNKIN uncovers the magic of the eastern Mediterranean as she sails between Greece and Türkiye aboard Silversea’s newest ship, Silver Ray.

The StandardX • We take the guesswork out of local travel with our inside guide on where to stay, eat and play. This month, GT heads to Melbourne’s inner north.

Let There Be Light • Thrill-seekers and social butterflies have flocked to the iconic Kulm Hotel St. Moritz for more than 165 years. Now a new roster of star restaurants has entered this heavenly orbit, promising a winter escape with all the trimmings, discovers NIKKI WALLMAN.

Home

Take Me Away • Made for weekend escapes and in-flight luxury, a chic carryall sets the tone for the holiday ahead. Sport this bag when...