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Black pepper, balsamic and pomegranate glazed lamb ribs
If you’re in the lean-only meat camp, walk on by. For everyone else lamb ribs might just be the best ribs you’ve ever tried. When beautifully cooked, they’re insanely moreish – slightly crispy, perfectly rendered, glazed to unctuously sticky and melt-in-the-mouth, singularly redefining ‘finger-licking good’.
When served with a piquant pickled rhubarb, a herbaceous spring slaw and crunchy polenta chips, this dish will keep your customers coming back for more – while also making good margins.

Ethiopian tuna kitfo, saffron tuiles and niter kibbeh
Kitfo, a beloved Ethiopian dish, is typically made with beef, but this version swaps it for fresh, sashimi-grade tuna. Marinated in berbere spice and lime zest, the tuna offers a melt-in-the-mouth experience. Paired with saffron tuiles and warm niter kibbeh – a fragrant, spiced clarified butter – this dish is a stunning fusion of flavours. Garnish with micro herbs for a touch of freshness. With options to substitute tuna for scallops, salmon, or beef, this twist on kitfo embraces culinary creativity while honouring Ethiopian tradition.

Barossa on brand
If there’s one wine region you should never overlook on your wine list, it’s the Barossa Valley.

The catch: New Zealand green-lipped mussels
With the cooler months upon us, it’s time to consider those traditional winter dishes – like seafood pasta, fish pie and seafood chowder. And with everyone watching food costs, I’m reminded about the fat, plump mussels from New Zealand’s North Island.

Meat the expert: under pressure
Heston Blumenthal once declared that sous vide was the single greatest advancement in cooking technology in decades!

Secrets of a restaurant reviewer
Having reviewed restaurants for state and national publications for over two decades, it’s still a joy to discover new dining experiences to write about and share with the world.

Tomato soup, chilli grissini, scamorza affumicata croutons, pancetta crumble and basil oil
We’re giving good old tomato soup a mojo makeover with a side of bling! But there are no flashy tricks. This next-level glow-up hasn’t forgone substance for style.

Green-lipped mussels with black bean, chilli and ginger
Larger and meatier than their black-shelled cousins, New Zealand green-lipped mussels are prized for their mild brininess and sweet flavour.
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