Illawarra's 2025 Food Highlights: Pizza, Chicken & More
A delicious recap of the Illawarra's biggest food stories from 2025, featuring award-winning restaurants, iconic closures, and exciting new openings. Discover the region's culinary heartbeat.
A delicious recap of the Illawarra's biggest food stories from 2025, featuring award-winning restaurants, iconic closures, and exciting new openings. Discover the region's culinary heartbeat.
The celeb-loved Our Place cookware brand is on sale. Snag the Always Pan 2.0 and more with discounts up to 35% off in their extended Boxing Day sale. Shop now!
Start the new year right with a healthier kitchen. The popular Philips Air Fryer 2000 Series is now just $135 on Amazon Australia, a 41% saving. Discover why it's perfect for easy, guilt-free meals.
Maylands' Seasonal Brewing Co. and Modus roasters launch a unique summer fruited sour infused with Ethiopian coffee. Discover the perfect 5% ABV recovery brew for New Year's.
Get ready for 2026 health goals with Frank Green's new foodware range. Sleek, affordable containers save time and money. Discover the perfect lunch solution for busy Australians.
Great Northern Super Crisp has been named Australia's best-selling beer for an unprecedented fifth straight year, highlighting a major shift towards mid-strength brews. Discover the full top five list and what it says about changing Aussie tastes.
Discover Kiri Japanese in Shenton Park, a compact restaurant serving authentic, flavour-packed Japanese cuisine. Read our review of their must-try dishes and intimate dining experience.
Discover the five Western Australian restaurants that earned perfect scores in STM's 2025 reviews, from Bunker Bay to Perth CBD. Find your next culinary destination.
Stuck with Christmas leftovers? Top Perth chefs Sean Cridland, Karmen Wong, and James Cole Bowen share their easy, delicious recipes for prawn rolls, turkey croquettes, and prawn shell pasta. Transform your Boxing Day feast!
Mylk'd Dessert Bar has opened its second Perth location in the CBD on Murray Street, drawing a crowd for its viral self-serve cookies and brownies. Discover the new late-night sweet spot.
A popular Bellarine Peninsula fishmonger is gearing up for a massive pre-Christmas rush, expecting to sell over a tonne of prawns in a single day. Get the details on the festive seafood frenzy.
Australian chefs Courtney Roulston and Michael Weldon create show-stopping Christmas desserts. Get the recipes for a Fruit Mince Pie Ice Cream Bombe and a Mango Berry Baked Alaska.
Chefs Courtney Roulston and Michael Weldon reveal their favourite Christmas side dish recipes. Get easy steps for a Heirloom Tomato Caesar and Tzatziki Potato Salad to wow your guests.
Upgrade your festive feast with these quick and delicious prawn entree recipes from Coles culinary experts Courtney Roulston and Michael Weldon. Perfect for a last-minute Christmas menu boost.
Discover Bright Tank Brewing Co's Crisp IPL, the ideal dry and refreshing beer for a scorching Australian Christmas. Find out why this 5% ABV lager is a festive must-try.
Discover the secrets to authentic Mexican cuisine with recipes from Daniella Guevara Munoz's cookbook 'Provecho'. Learn to make fresh ceviche, cheese flan, and more. Perfect for Australian home cooks.
A new deli and Lebanese restaurant, Theo's Kitchen, has opened on Geelong's bustling Pakington Street, offering authentic flavours and fresh produce. Discover the latest addition to the local food scene.
Chef Jimmy Tings revamps the menu at Crouching Monkey in Northbridge with deeply personal dishes inspired by the streets of Malaysia. Discover flavour-packed share plates and bold Asian fusion.
Discover where to find the crispiest, most authentic Portuguese tarts in the Illawarra region. From Wollongong to Shellharbour, we reveal the bakeries locals swear by.
Smoothie season is here! Aussies are grabbing the Panasonic All-in-One Smart Blender for just $169 on Amazon. Get quiet performance, self-cleaning & hot soups.
Canberra Times food critics Chris Hansen, Jasper Lindell and Amy Martin share the dishes they can't forget from 2025, their favourite eateries, and hopes for 2026's dining scene.
Perth chef Sean Cridland shares a budget-friendly three-course Christmas menu for eight, costing under $16 per person. Get his recipes for a festive roast turkey, melon wreath, and Oreo truffles.
Perth chef Steve Finch shares his show-stopping Christmas side dish: crispy salt and vinegar Brussels sprouts with a smoky chorizo dressing and goat's cheese. Get the full recipe.
OzHarvest chef reveals 5 simple tips to reduce festive food waste, saving households money and keeping edible food out of landfill. Learn how to transform leftovers and use ingredients fully.
Pearla & Co chef Scott Bridger reveals his elegant fish tartare recipe for effortless Christmas or summer entertaining. Fresh, spicy, and perfect for Perth's festive season.
Bring timeless Aussie tradition to your table with four festive baking recipes from the Country Women's Association archives, including a Christmas cake first judged in 1952. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ditch the bubbly! Perth's leading bartenders share five easy Christmas cocktail recipes, from a Fig Leaf Martini to a creamy White Christmas, perfect for summer entertaining.
Discover STM's curated list of must-see events and launches in WA. From Pearla & Co's seafood menu to Subi Spritz's return and Grumpi's innovative furniture.
Discover Bridge House in North Fremantle, where a stunning courtyard meets a Mediterranean-inspired menu. Our review finds the food is worth the wait at this popular local eatery.
Need a caffeine fix on Christmas morning in Perth? Our guide lists cafes open on December 25, 2025, from Fremantle to the Swan Valley. Find your nearest spot for a coffee and a treat.