Restaurants and bars:
ADELAIDE
The Brasserie
Chef Dennis Leslie keeps it local
at this surprisingly innovative
hotel bistro. Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square, +61 8 8217 2000, hilton.co.uk/adelaide
BAROSSA
Appellation
Chef Mark McNamara is regarded by many as the best chef in the Barossa and scores with his innovative, flexible cuisine. The
15 bedrooms are gorgeous and the Breakfast with the Kangaroos a must. The Louise, Tanunda, +61 8 8562 4144, thelouise.com.au
The Lane Vineyard
The winery and restaurant is a big draw for Adelaide's gourmet-savvy residents, who flock here at the weekends to sample British-born chef James Brinklaw's punchy cooking. Ravenswood Lane, Hahndorf, +61 8 8388 1250,
thelane.com.au
McLAREN VALE
D'Arry's Verandah
Chefs Peter Reschke and Nigel Rich
cook up a storm at this historic winery with its sweeping views over the valley. Osborn Road, +61 8 8329 4848, darrysverandah.com.au
MELBOURNE
Cutler & Co
The perfect distillation of Melbourne at its cool-casual best, it offers fine dining without the fustiness and has been named Australia's restaurant of the year.
55-57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy,
+61 3 9419 4888, cutlerandco.com.au
Longrain
Australia meets Thailand at this hugely popular eatery, with its aromas of kaffir lime, garlic and
fish sauce. And cocktails are the way to go here. 44 Little Bourke Street, +61 3 9671 3151, longrain.com.au
Stokehouse
Very much part of the Melbourne scene and one of the best
spots for Sunday lunch.
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda Beach, +61 3 9525 5555, stokehouse.com.au
YARRA VALLEY
Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander
Gaze at the barrels through the floor-to-ceiling glass wall as you tuck into wood-fired pizza from this hip bakery and bistro. 336 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, +61 3 5962 6111,
giant-steps.com.au
