EAT > KUFUKU±, Akihabara Tokyo (17/20)

Tucked into a quiet backstreet on the Akihabara side of Chiyoda, Kufuku feels like stepping out of electric town and into a parallel world—one where time, fermentation, and French technique quietly reframe Japanese comfort food. Set inside a lovingly preserved kominka, this is destination dining for travellers who like their Tokyo with as much patina…

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EAT > JULIA, Shibuya, Tokyo (19/20)

Tucked away in the residential fringes of Jingumae, just beyond Omotesando's designer bustle, JULIA remains a Shibuya gem for those seeking Japan's seasonal essence through innovative fine dining. Returning after our acclaimed 2024 visit to the expanded space—where Chef Nao and Sommelier Kenichiro elevated their husband-and-wife intimacy to a poised team operation—this latest meal reaffirms…

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DRINK > Conte, Sydney (17/20)

Conte in Sydney’s CBD is grand, an unapologetically Italian, ode to the Negroni. Part bar, part ristorante, and all about drama, detail and la dolce vita energy. With more than 30 (and climbing toward 40) Negroni riffs, serious Italian wines and a full dining menu, it feels less like a pre-dinner pit-stop and more like…

ByCrispyDecember 7, 20250Comments

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EAT > Eleven Barrack, Sydney (18/20)

Eleven Barrack feels like a grand city dining room that Sydney has been waiting for: a lavish steak and seafood grill in a heritage bank building, tuned with just enough irreverence to keep things fun. It is also the sharpest new expression of the Bentley Group’s polished food, wine and service playbook, right in the middle…

ByCrispyDecember 3, 20250Comments

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EAT > Saint Peter, Paddington Sydney (19/20)

Saint Peter in Sydney is one of Australia’s (possibly the world’s) most compelling places to eat seafood right now, a restaurant that turns whole fish into high drama without ever losing sight of comfort, generosity, and genuine hospitality. Relocated to The Grand National Hotel in Paddington, it feels like both a neighbourhood dining room and…

ByCrispyDecember 2, 20250Comments

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EAT > Chez Georges, Paris (18/20)

Since 1964, Chez Georges has remained one of Paris's most treasured bistro institutions—a place where time stands still, handwritten menus never falter, and the art of French cooking is executed with unwavering devotion. Tucked quietly on rue du Mail in the 2nd arrondissement, just north of Place des Victoires, this is a dining room that…

ByCrispyNovember 26, 20250Comments

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WINE > Domaine de Bellene Nuit Saint Georges, Vielles Vignes, 2022 (17/20)

There are wines that whisper history, and then there are bottles that speak in confident, measured tones—Domaine de Bellene’s Nuits Saint Georges Vieilles Vignes 2022 is unmistakably the latter. From the first pour, its deep ruby hue glimmers with an old-vine intensity, setting the stage for a wine that embodies the soulful side of Burgundy.…

ByCrispyNovember 16, 20250Comments

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EAT > Little Truffle, Mermaid Beach (17/20)

Tucked discreetly behind a modest shopfront on the Gold Coast Highway, Little Truffle is the kind of place you hear about in passing and instantly add to your must-visit list—a Mermaid Beach fixture devoted to polished European flavours, immaculate service, and the warm local touch that’s always set it apart. After a refurbishment and a…

ByCrispyNovember 4, 20250Comments

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EAT > Social Eating House & Bar, Broadbeach, Queensland (16/20)

Social Eating House + Bar delivers one of Broadbeach’s most confident, social-leaning dining experiences—a place where well crafted plates and an electric, cosmopolitan mood bleed seamlessly from afternoon aperitif hour into late-night stories at the bar. Nestled on the Oracle Boulevard and just steps from the Gold Coast’s rolling surf, Social Eating House has always…

ByCrispyNovember 3, 20250Comments

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EAT > Kōst, Broadbeach, Queensland (16/20)

In the heart of Broadbeach, Kōst impresses as a place where fire, coastline, and a touch of spectacle converge for a distinctively Gold Coast dining moment. Spread across a sprawling, design-led pavilion on Oracle Boulevard, Kōst pulses with a lively energy— it is open and bright, with gleaming kitchen visible through arched windows, a Mibrasa…

ByCrispyNovember 2, 20250Comments

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