Dimitri Tricolas

“It’s the holy grail of cooking,” the Three Blue Ducks and Rocker chef says. And that’s the philosophy behind his limited-edition dish at Suntory Bar in Prefecture 48. In partnership with Roku Gin, he talks to us about the Japanese art of shun, his new dish and pairing it with gin.

Cold brew infused with wattleseed syrup. Pandan bubble tea with coffee-soaked tapioca pearls. Hot cross bun flavour infusions. Gone are the days of specialty coffee’s all-black dogma. In partnership with Industry Beans, we pick the brains of co-founder Trevor Simmons on how Australians’ coffee habits are changing.

The Firedoor chef spent a week watching rodeos (“like the Easter Show on steroids”), learning the Texan two-step, swimming in natural pools and – of course – sampling the state’s excellent barbeque. In partnership with Travel Texas, he shares his guide to Houston, Dallas and Austin.

Between espresso machines, grinders, scales and kettles, there’s a lot of at-home coffee-making gear to wrap your head around. In partnership with Industry Beans, we’ve got an expert to explain what you do and don’t need to brew great coffee at home.

The Firedoor chef just finished a whirlwind one-week tour of the Lone Star State – and ate well along the way. In partnership with Travel Texas, he tells us how culture and geography shaped Texan cuisine – and what you should eat while you’re there.

The Redfern favourite takes its top-secret tonkotsu eastward and adds a “noodle theatre”, plus new menu items including chicken-katsu curry and karaage chicken.

The Woollahra bar has changed ownership, with a fresh menu and approach.

Colin Fassnidge is walking away from his Surry Hills diner next month.

Where Australia's top designers eat in Sydney – and the tables they always reserve.

A retro cocktail bar with views over Hyde Park; “stone-baked pizzas"; and a Japanese restaurant by an ex-Sake chef.

The teams behind Nomad Brewing Co and The Herring Room have reimagined the Manly bar with a European flair.

The stylist-turned-fashion photographer behind StyleMeRomy.com steps out from behind the lens to take us on a tour of her wardrobe and bathroom cabinet.