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Christmas starts a little early here at delicious. It’s about halfway through July, in fact, that we all sit down and summon the festive spirit to plan our biggest issue of the year. (Giving Mariah an early play is almost always floated.) Getting it right is so important for us, because there’s almost no other event in which food is so deeply interwoven as Christmas. Think of those few precious days, and I’ll bet one of the first things to come into your mind is a dish that’s found its way into your family’s mythology. For me, it’s the uszka dumplings we fold together, for the borscht that always starts our Christmas Eve. For our Food Director Lucy, it’s the bûche de Noël seen in every festive patisserie window of…
Follow us on social —@deliciousaus #makeitdelicious WHAT YOU’RE LOVING… 4,859 LIKES, 686 COMMENTS An Iced VoVo, but make it cake. Natalie Paull has done it again, with this spectacular creation blowing up on socials. Find the recipe + more nostalgia bakes at delicious.com.au RECIPE: @beatrixbakes PHOTO: @bendearnley STYLING: @davidmorgan.co LETTER OF THE MONTH… What a stunning cover. It stood out on the shelf like a 3D image, with surrounding covers no comparison. This cake will be part of my Christmas celebration. I find information in each edition that I can use or tweak to what I have, also expanding what I grow when I see the achievable recipes and ‘eat the page’ images. It takes me so long to get through an edition, the next one is out. Kathryn Riley…
Ask pretty much any Aussie what they’ll be eating at Christmas, and you can be sure that seafood will be on the menu. Chef and restaurateur Luke Nguyen is no exception. “I cook predominantly only seafood when I’m doing Christmas in Australia,” he says. “Because we’re so lucky here – our seafood is among the best in the world, and I’ve travelled to a lot of other countries. I’m so fortunate, as a chef, to cook with Australian seafood. And as a consumer? Oh my gosh. We’ve got such a great variety of seafood that’s just absolutely delicious.” It’s this wonderfully diverse variety that Nguyen is keen for Australians to embrace. While that classic platter of prawns is always a favourite, there are so many other excellent options that have…
Reed House, Melbourne Redeeming the reputation of British cuisine one Scotch egg at a time, CBD bistro Reed House is fast on its way to becoming one of Victoria’s hottest openings of the year. Chef Mark Hannell and front-of-house Rebecca Baker met during a stint at Yotam Ottolenghi’s NOPI in London, and are putting their vast shared experience to use in their homey bluestone restaurant. You’ll find classics like roast chook with bread sauce, made with Australian produce and understated aplomb. Botanic Lodge, Adelaide. At the heart of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Restaurant Botanic’s new sister restaurant is a relaxed counterpoint to its acclaimed sibling. Chef Tom Tilbury, who recently led the relaunch of Aces Chinatown after heading the kitchens at Press, is offering produce-forward versions of nostalgic dishes, such…
RAISING THE BAR The StandardX, Melbourne has topped off its offering with The Roof. The open-air oasis on the seventh floor features expansive views of the inner north and a Mexican-inspired menu. Choose from fillings like lamb barbacoa with a lime tomato jam, or cauliflower with pomegranate, in hard or soft shell tacos. (Or bring a few amigos and por qué no los dos?). All washed down with margaritas, naturally. THE ROOF 62 Rose Street, Fitzroy @thestandardxmelbourne + THREE MORE VENUES TO VISIT THIS MONTH Vinteloper. Adelaide Hills Progressive South Australian winery Vinteloper has rebounded from the destruction of its original farmstead in the devastating Cudlee Creek bushfire of 2019. Built on top of the original foundations, with reminders of the site’s heritage integrated everywhere, the new Lobethal cellar door…
FOOD Whether that special someone loves to cook or simply loves to eat, we’ve got just the thing to bring some joy to their world. DRINKS Christmas cheers, anyone? From coastal gin and gleaming coasters to drinks that sparkle inside and out, it’s all gold. HOME There’s no place like home. Help keep it sweet with one of these gorgeous gift ideas that are both beautiful and useful. TRAVEL Know someone planning a great escape in 2025? Help kit them out for a glamorous getaway.…
