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10
Sep
Beware of influencers normalising authoritarian regimes; and is Uber taking over?
Hugely popular food influencer Mark Wiens has just been to Afghanistan, and is posting glowingly about his experiences – but where are all the women?
7 min read
03
Sep
The ultimate foodie road trip; my favourite Australian restaurant; and a kebab
Victoria has an embarrassment of culinary riches, from fine-dining to breweries to dodgy kebabs, and I’m here for all of it. Also, a well-known architect has designed a strange retreat
9 min read
27
Aug
The ritual that could change your family
Put your Friday nights to good use, give the kids some culture, and see the world in your own backyard. Plus, we make a terrible rice discovery
7 min read
25
Aug
10 great Basque Country restaurants (outside San Sebastian)
Avoid the tourist hordes and enjoy some of the best food in the region, just by getting away from its most famous city
8 min read
20
Aug
Five meals I will never forget (and a new tour!)
From Andean splendour to being scammed with snake, these are the dining experiences I will never forget. Read on, too, for your chance to join me for another memorable meal
10 min read
13
Aug
The problem with Australian pub food: it’s all the same
There’s no such thing as regional diversity when you’re eating in Aussie pubs. But what can we do about it? Also, I’m ranting this week about the dumbest column I’ve ever read, sharing a great Vietnamese food hack, and reading about porridge.
8 min read
06
Aug
You’re allowed to put cream in your carbonara
The colonisation of cuisine is real – but at home, you can do whatever you want. Plus, is Western Sydney International a massive turkey? And what’s Jetstar up to?
9 min read
31
Jul
The world’s wildest drinking culture
Big drinks and long nights – and this is Spain? Plus, all I want is a good pub feed (but I can’t find it in Australia)
7 min read
28
Jul
Where to eat sushi in Tokyo
This is Japan's iconic cuisine, but how do you navigate the options in its sprawling capital? And how do you ensure you’ll get a booking? Read on for nine of my favourite choices (and how to bag a reservation)
7 min read
23
Jul
The powerhouse global cuisine you’re sleeping on
Can one of the world’s most popular countries, with one of the world’s best-known cuisines, still be underrated? Yes. Scroll down, too, for Italian pasta grannies in the window, and more troubles for the UAE
8 min read