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Many a sip between vine and wine list

Today Mr Wilson - a member of the prestigious international Court of Master Sommeliers - will conclude a two-day blind tasting of 400 wines.

METRO PICKS

AFRICAN FAMILY DAY

Global pizza

Italians have lost their stranglehold on pizza.

And on that farm they had some dreams

Producer Sophie Hansen attends the world's largest Slow Food event.

It's the latest crays

After a slow start, yabby farming in NSW is beginning to grow.

Business grows at snail's pace

Australian escargot is worth the wait, writes Carli Ratcliff.

True to beliefs

Shaun Johnson. Trust in the kosher product ensures this butcher's meeting place thrives.

Deep down, the food's great

John Bastick meets the cooks who keep their cool even when the kitchen takes a dive.

Spirit of adventure

Science writer Bernadette Hince brings her professional curiosity and fascination with the natural world to the kitchen.

Advanced Australian fare

Our cuisine has come a long way, writes Josephine Tovey.

Gordon Ramsay restaurant to open in Melbourne

Foul-mouthed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's renowned Maze restaurant is to open in Australia at Melbourne's Crown Casino.

Days of our livestock

Australia has the biggest area of certified organic farmland in the world, with most dedicated to grazing.

Grandma's recipe for happiness

Homecook Hero: A keen cake-baker takes cooking inspiration from a talented family member.

Herbed cheese and lavosh crackers

Herbed cheese Spice up your cooking with appealing herbs, making going green easy.

EAT IT NOW Rocket

KNOWN as rocket, arugula, rucola and roquette, this mustard-flavoured leafy green is fresh and peppery served in summer salads or wilted in hot rice and pasta dishes. Extra-virgin olive oil and parmesan balance its bold taste perfectly when combined in a simple salad.

BLOG

Foodie Forum

Do you have a favourite, restaurant, food shop or bar we should know about? Share it with us on the Good Living blog

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Eurolounge

With 40 varieties of the brew to choose from, aficianados will revel in this aromatic pastime.

Uccello

Where high-flyers roost and the birds wear cocktails and bikinis.

Ray & Lou's

The steaks are taken seriously and are seriously good.

INTERACTIVE COOK

Turn down the heat

Myriad uses make this crisp vegetable a cool choice for summer.

Made to share

Think beyond the thigh with this family favourite.

It's a great catch

Whatever its size and name, this fish is tasty and versatile.

BAR REVIEWS

Red Mint

You won't believe the buzz of Darling Harbour is just down the road.

Angel Hotel

Busy night or not, keeping thirsty patrons waiting is a cardinal sin in Sydney.

The Union Hotel

An attractive renovation gives this pub a French twist.

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