Just canvassing
Gina Morris looks at the diff'rent strokes of art collecting.
Chardonnay's new breed
A new breed of chardonnay - lean, tight and bright - is upping the
ante for this food-friendly varietal.
French flair
Is this restaurant home to Australia's best traditional French
bistro food?
Mangan cooks up new range
Luke Mangan is the latest Aussie chef with aspirations to be a
global chef brand.
My little place in the country
Paul Bangay's new garden home is an idealised vision of the rural
life.
Bruises and grit for 007
James Bond's new incarnation Daniel Craig is on a quest for realism
- and he has the bruises to prove it.
Thirst choice
There's more to matching beer with food than cracking open a coldie
over a barbie.
Here's a tip: act first-class and you will receive
Racegoers in Manolos and good suits often leave their manners at
the door.
The gastro nerd
Three-star chef Heston Blumenthal has published a tome of his
recipes. They are doable _ just remember your Bunsen burner.
High steaks
Has Neil Perry bitten off more than he can chew with his $35
million dining venture?
Recession? Not in this gilded cage
Baby grand pianos, crystal chandeliers - this is belt-tightening in
tough times at Flemington's Birdcage.
Top chef opens exclusive restaurant
Top Chef's Tom Colicchio's new intimate restaurant opens in New
York.
Star wars
The action on the track runs a distant second to the off-field
jockeying for the world's hottest names in Flemington's fabulous,
multimillion-dollar marquees.
Members only
Lamb's brains, dinner gongs and a toast to the Queen - we tour the
dining rooms of Melbourne's private clubs.
The finger food set
Celebrity chefs are the hot item at this year's spring carnival.
Here's some of their latest creations.
The methods of Ferran Adria
The world's most celebrated chef, Ferran Adria, says most of the
food at the swank elBulli is simple.
All roads lead to breakfast
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is set to be turned into a giant cafe
seating 20,000 for breakfast.
Booker judges dazzled
Indian-Australian only the third debut novelist to win the Booker
Prize.
Shuck Value
A theatrical opening in two halves, with plenty of drama - our
rekindled love affair with the oyster.
Oz invaders not so dumb
The Europeans are sniffy about our wines. But they're just jealous.
The Greek shall inherit the earth
Gardener and cook Vasili Kanidiadis discovers his heritage.
An architect in space
Astronauts present complex challenges for this Italian architect.
The hot seat with Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher is talking about fame. And he, more than most,
should be qualified to discuss the subject.
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