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House of Siam (Shop 5, The Boardwalk, Marina Shopping Village, Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island, Queensland) — authentic spices and balanced flavors are the order of the day at House of Siam. Overlooking the Hope Island Marina boardwalk with a backdrop of mountains, this secluded local favorite is spacious, clean and elegant. A menu of […]

Glass Brasserie (Level 2, 488 George Street, Sydney) – located within the Hilton Sydney, this is the definitive Sydney dining experience by celebrity restaurateur Luke Mangan, with interiors by esteemed New York designer Tony Chi. The 240-seat restaurant provides guests and Sydney residents with an unprecedented dining experience in the heart of the city, offering […]

Flying Fish (Jones Bay Wharf, Lower Deck, 19-21 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, Sydney) — boasting spectacular harbor views, a coveted Chef’s Hat and a rustic interior that celebrates the site’s industrial-maritime heritage, Flying Fish is headed up by Stephen Seckold, who delivers an innovative menu that flows with the seasons and constantly surprises the palate. While […]

China Doll (hop 4/6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo, Sydney) — With its spectacular vista of the city skyline, China Doll elegantly resides at Sydney’s historic Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo. This stylishly sleek, award-winning, Iain Halliday-designed beauty offers a balanced menu of generously portioned, modern Asian dishes from the talents of Chef Frank Shek. China Doll […]

Billy Kwong (Shop 3/355 Crown St, Surry Hills) – located in the gentrified Sydney district of Surry Hills, this is a popular Chinese restaurant that was launched by Chinese-Australian television chef & author Kylie Kwong. Kwong has made a commitment to use only organic and biodynamic foods in the dishes served at her restaurant. Such […]

Balla (Level G, Harbourside, The Star/80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, Sydney) – located in Sydney’s swankiest dining precinct (The Star), this is an upscale restaurant with an enviable view of Sydney harbor. Dishes there range from yamba prawns with basil & pistachio pesto; to lamb cutlets with roasted lettuce, tomato & almonds; and whole snapper with […]

Aria (1 Macquarie Street, Sydney) – this is an upscale restaurant with views of Sydney harbor. Dishes served here range from seared trout (with cauliflower, almonds, spanner crab, pickled radish & smoked trout tea), to roasted Holmbrae chicken stuffed with sage, onion and brioche, tarragon chipolatas and truffled pearl barley), and roasted lamb with sugar […]

Allure on Currumbin (136 Duringan Street, Currumbin, Queensland) – this Gold Coast area restaurant serves various French dishes and is well-rated by various travelers on TripAdvisor.com Dishes served there range from lamb cutlets, to filet mignon, duck with black cherries, oxtail croquettes, and prawns. This, along with tasty desserts like chocolate mouse dessert and affogato.