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Gourmet Traveller Awards 2008
The glittering mag of gastronomic goodness has announced its annual restaurant awards, nicely coinciding with the release of their Australian Restaurant Guide. Educate yourself on the creme de la creme of Australian dining, and then impress your friends with your oh-so-fashionable restaurant suggestions. Read on for instant popularity.
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Pier
Rose Bay
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Restaurant of the year
Consistently earning the highest restaurant accolades throughout its existence, owner/chef Greg Doyle is renowned for his use of incredibly fresh produce and meticulously prepared meals.
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Rockpool Bar and Grill
Southbank
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Best new restaurant
Neil Perry's Melbourne restaurant fuses the modern Australian cuisine of Sydney sibling Rockpool with a dash of classic North American steakhouse and a hint of the grand brasseries of Paris. It's been praised by diners and critics alike since its opening in October 2006.
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Attica
Ripponlea
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Best new talent
After travelling the globe, working at a series of high-calibre restaurants, Ben Shewry decided to settle down in Melbourne with the lucky crew of Attica. Here he offers a contemporary approach to Australian cooking with references to all corners of the Mediterranean, from Greece to the Middle East.
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Cafe di Stasio
St Kilda
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Maitre d' of the year
This Italian dining experience is made all the more enjoyable by the service provided by Mallory Wall. She's a veteran staff member at this St Kilda restaurant, where they have a reputation for going out of their way to make diners feel special.
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Ten Minutes by Tractor
Main Ridge
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Wine list of the year
Straying from the winery restaurant norm, this little gem provides a wine list with selections from all over the world, not just their own vineyard.
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Catalina
Rose Bay
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Sommelier of the year
Set in a location to rival most others, this restaurant has become a Sydney institution after its 13 years in business. Head sommelier Simon Curkovic has helped to develop a fine Australian and imported list of more than 500 wines.
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Nu Nu Restaurant
Palm Cove
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Regional restaurant of the year
All the way up in Queensland's Palm Cove, sitting among the giant melaleucas, this restaurant offers a tropical setting for its fresh modern Australian menu. It's an exotic atmosphere, perfect for holiday indulgence.
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Vulcan's
Blackheath
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Outstanding contribution to the industry
Considered by some to be an Australian dining landmark, many foodies have climbed the Blue Mountains to experience Phillip Searle's cooking. Down a little side street in Blackheath, this tiny restaurant is set in an old bakery with the original oven still intact and used daily.
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