The Renaissance of The Great Australian Pub Counter Meal

The Renaissance of The Great Australian Pub Counter Meal, with Chef Paul Wilson. Melbourne, Victoria. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

The great Australian pub counter meal has undergone a significant transformation since we left Australia in the late 1990s. Last week we chatted to Chef Paul Wilson, one of the culinary forces responsible for the recent renaissance of the great Australian pub meal in Melbourne. Tucking into a pub counter meal is a quintessential Australian eating experience … Read more

Azabu Yukimura in Melbourne – Michelin-Starred Kaiseki Shines in Australia

Azabu Yukimura in Melbourne – Michelin-Starred Kaiseki Shines in Australia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Not too many foodies were surprised when the Michelin Guide went to Japan and handed out more three-stars to Japanese restaurants than they do in France. While France’s cuisine has been stagnant the last few years, Japan’s status as a great dining destination has only improved. Restaurant Azabu Yukimura is one of the leading restaurants. … Read more

From Taste of Melbourne to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Taste of Melbourne and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Melbourne, Victoria. Copyright 2014 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

From Taste of Melbourne to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, I have to say that we ate and drank very well on our recent trip to the Victorian capital and city that many would argue is Australia’s culinary capital, Melbourne. Like all good foodie cities, Melbourne, Australia, is home to a handful of delicious food festivals, … Read more

Eating Out In Melbourne – Contemporary Australian Cuisine

Eating Out In Melbourne – Contemporary Australian Cuisine. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

We were excited about eating out in Melbourne. For food and wine lovers, the chance to spend 12 days eating in Melbourne was thrilling. Melbourne’s food scene is considered by many to be the best in Australia and its restaurants are serving up some of the finest contemporary Australian cuisine. Being lapsed Sydneysiders, having not lived in Sydney … Read more

Best Lao Khao Soi in Luang Prabang – Footpath Feasting in Laos

Best Lao Khao Soi in Luang Prabang – Footpath Feasting in Laos. Lao Khao Soi in Luang Prabang, Laos. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Best Lao khao soi in Luang Prabang is to be found in a simple, squat, open-fronted timber and corrugated iron shed, with a handful of wooden tables inside. There’s no sign and nothing whatsoever to identify the dilapidated eatery as Luang Prabang’s best Lao khao soi place but trust us, it’s worth the trouble to … Read more