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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MasterChef Australia: Back To Win sees top cook hang up her apron in heated elimination cook-off
Another MasterChef Australia: Back To Win elimination has seen a talented chef put down their skillet for the final time in an action-packed, temperature-rising cook-off. It was a lobster wonton that sent this ambitious candidate home on Sunday night following a prophetic insight and a broth that fell short. Seafood connoisseur Josh Niland challenged the MasterChef Australia participants with a dish famed for its easygoing nature - but easygoing it wasn't. The task was to create a surf and turf dish, with the chefs expected to put their own spin on the iconic food combo. Season 14 runner up Rhiannon Anderson, 48, who chose to make lobster wontons paired with beef broth, wasn't confident from the get-go, confessing in her piece to camera that she could be the one cooking for the last time in the MasterChef kitchen. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Seafood connoisseur Josh Niland challenged the MasterChef Australia participants with a dish famed for its easygoing nature - but easygoing it wasn't And after ending up in the bottom three with Tim and Darrsh, she was proved right. 'It has to come back to flavour and texture, which is why I'm so sorry to say this, Rhi. I'm sorry, you're going home,' Andy Allen told the chef. An emotional Rhi dubbed her second time round on the show a 'bloody epic experience' as she held back tears. 'How many people get to come back to win and just do what I've just done? And I've had an absolute blast.' She went on to say that she'd be heading home to her husband and hopping right back into the kitchen. 'I'll just have to go home to Deano and cook him something. Not quite as much fun, but anyway.' It comes after fan favourite Jimmy Wong was left the show on Tuesday after he was eliminated in a brutal dessert challenge on MasterChef Australia: Back to Win. The 58-year-old who last appeared on the cooking competition in season 8 confessed he was 'gutted' when his dish didn't meet the chefs' standards. Jimmy joined Ben, Rue and Tim in recreating an elaborate Balloon Puppy cake from guest judge Steven He of Melbourne's Le Yeahllow Jimmy joined Ben, Rue and Tim in recreating an elaborate Balloon Puppy cake from guest judge Steven He of Melbourne's Le Yeahllow. The amazing looking entrement treat featured a base of chocolate fairy sponge, shortbread crumble with dark chocolate and a layer of sour cherry compote and another layer of chocolate sponge. Between each layer there is ganache made from English breakfast tea, topped with a decoration of a miniature 'balloon dog' made of white chocolate. However, when Jimmy presented his version of the dessert his 'puppy' looked more like a 'potato starting to sprout' complained judge Andy Allen. Things went downhill for Jimmy with the judges complaining of 'flawed flavours', even if Andy ended up praising the cook for his 'delicious' cake. ''I'm so sorry to say Jimmy you're going home,' Judge Poh Ling Yeow announced at the end of the episode. An emotional Jimmy then paid tribute to his time on the show. 'I'm gutted but you know what? It's been an absolute privilege to be part of this amazing experience 'And I just wish all of you the best of luck and I will not be stopping,' he told the finalists. 'I will continue to fight for the things that I love and continue on this journey of mine.'
Time Out
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
It's official: These are the 9 best burgers in Sydney right now
There are a few dishes that seem to rile Sydneysiders up more than others. The best bánh mì, for instance. Or the top places to get cracking fish and chips. Sydney's best burgers is another lava-hot topic, with people caring about buns (nearly) as much as their firstborn. We are those people. There are a million and one variations on the burger, of course, but the essence of a truly great burger remains the same: a two-handed meal made with fresh, quality ingredients, a complementary balance of flavours and textures – salt, zing, crunch – and one that makes you smile. Here is Time Out's guide to the nine best burgers in Sydney right now, based on us eating our way right around town. Odds are, your list will be a bit different – but the two things we can all agree on are: charcoal has no place in burger buns. Same with anything low-fat. We're simply not interested. 1. Gidley Burger at The Gidley The burger at subterranean swish steakhouse The Gidley is our absolute favourite in Sydney. And it's not just us – it was the only Aussie burger to make the coveted Top 10 Burgers in the world 2024 list. Made on a milk bun, it features a double beef patty sourced from their in-house butchery at sibling restaurant Alfie's, rich cheddar cheese, secret sauce and zingy pickles. Best not to share. 2. American Cheeseburger at Next Door Neil Perry's Margaret was recently voted the second-best steak restaurant in the world, so it makes sense that the patty at his next-door venue – aptly named Next Door – is bloody good. The burger features a 200g Coppertree Farm beef patty (a mix of brisket and chuck), grilled to medium so it's a touch rosy in the middle. It's topped with cheese, pickles, tomato sauce, mustard and jazzed-up mayo, all on a soft bun. 3. Yellowfin Tuna Cheeseburger at Saint Peter Bar King of the sea Josh Niland gives beef and pork a run for their money – while proving we should be eating more of the fish than just its fillet – with his legendary yellowfin tuna and swordfish bacon cheeseburger. It's available at the Saint Peter Bar in Paddington's Grand National Hotel. Think: two patties of yellowfin tuna, swordfish belly bacon, both sourced from Mooloolaba in Queensland, served with melted cheese and a sharp sauce on a fresh bun. V smashable. 4. Original Smash Burger at Eat at Robs Eat at Robs (short for Rozelle's Original Burger) was born when owner Michael Carter returned home from travelling and found a lack of good smash burger options. What began as a market stall has grown into a full-blown burger shop with loyal fans. The menu is short and simple: choose from grilled chicken or a smashed burger featuring 100 per cent grass-fed beef, caramelised onion and melted cheese on Martin's Potato Rolls that are soft, squishy and a little bit sweet. 5. Cheese and Bacon Burger at Clam Bar Clam Bar 's burger isn't cheap, but thankfully, just like the restaurant, it's a clam dunk. The 250g grass-fed patty is pretty and blushing pink, fatty and juicy, with perfectly melted American cheese, topped with a tangy mustard sauce and onion. Thick-cut bacon and pickles are served on top of the sesame bun and stabbed with a knife. It's rich, messy and yum. 6. Mary's Burger at Mary's We've long been fans of rock 'n' roll burger joint and bar Mary's and their cracking American-style burgers. The classic burger features quality beef, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, thick slices of tomato, white onion and Mary's secret sauce, all held together in a soft white bun. They serve vegan burgs, too. 7. Paul's Famous Works Burger at Paul's Famous Hamburgers Loved for its old-school, Aussie-style burgers, Paul's Famous Hamburgers has been in operation since 1957. Our pick is the works burger – with a well-cooked patty, fresh tomato, raw onions, beetroot, crisp bacon, a fried egg and pineapple. You'll find this banging burger joint in Sylvania, in Sydney's south – and we reckon you should. 8. Classic Burger at Chebbo's Burgers Chebbo's Burgers has taken the social media world by storm, and for good reason. They specialise in smash burgers, and they're as delicious as they are good looking. The team started as a food truck in Roselands and recently opened their first bricks-and-mortar store in Marrickville. We love their classic bad boy, with a smashed beef patty, American cheese, the usual suspects (lettuce, tomato, fresh onion) and Chebbo's special sauce. 9. Cheese & Bacon Burger at Regatta Club The burger at Regatta Club (at UTS Rowers in Haberfield) comes stacked with a large beef patty, a chunky slice of very thick-cut bacon, diced onions, a big gherkin slice, melted American cheese and creamy, tangy burger sauce on a sesame-seed-topped milk bun. It's everything we want from a salad-free burger.
Time Out
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
These two Aussie spots were just named the best new restaurants in the world
Australians are pretty lucky to have many of the world's greatest restaurants right on our doorstep. With new venues swinging open their doors each month, we're almost too spoilt for choice. We've always known our restaurant scene is world-class, and so do the reviewers at Condé Nast Traveller. Last week, the award-winning travel publication dropped its 2025 Hot List of the best new restaurants that have opened (or reopened) in the past 12 months – and two of our very own Aussie venues made the cut. The first is Saint Peter at the Grand National, a revolutionary 'nose-to-tail' seafood restaurant by Australia's most celebrated chef, Josh Niland, and his wife, Julie. Unsurprisingly, this restaurant also features on our list of the best restaurants in Australia – and you can check out the full round-up here. In mid-2024, Saint Peter found a beautiful new home in Paddington's Grand National Hotel, which also features a walk-in bar and a 14-room luxury boutique hotel. The restaurant was previously located in a much smaller venue, just down the road on Oxford Street. While the second act of Saint Peter has found a new address, the game-changing dishes very much remain – think coral trout bone noodles, John dory liver pâté tarts, 12-day dry-aged yellowfin tuna, and even a sweet fudge made from the tuna's bone marrow. The Nilands are proving unstoppable too, having just opened another brand-new restaurant, Catseye Pool Club, this week. Located at The Sundays – a sparkling new $30 million hotel on Hamilton Island – the venue stays true to Saint Peter's nose-to-tail ethos, while expanding the menu to feature premium land-based proteins and fresh produce from the Queensland coast. The second Australian venue included in Condé Nast's list of the hottest new restaurant openings from the past year is Supernormal Brisbane – an Asian-influenced riverside eatery by hospo legend Andrew McConnell (the mastermind behind Gimlet, Apollo Inn, Marion, Builders Arms Hotel). While it shares its name with McConnell's beloved Melbourne original, which opened a decade ago, Supernormal Brisbane has been given a tropical makeover to match its breezy riverside setting. Melbourne favourites, like the famous New England lobster rolls, have made their way onto the menu, but there's also plenty of new dishes to try, including roast Yamba prawns with a tangy shio koji sauce and a slow-cooked Szechuan lamb shoulder served with spiced chickpea and coriander. Hungry? You can check out Condé Nast's pick of the 33 best new restaurant openings below. Here are the best new restaurants in the world: 19 Saint Roch, Paris Acamaya, New Orleans AngloThai, London Arami, La Paz, Bolivia Clandestina, São Paulo Clara, Quito, Ecuador Banng, Delhi NCR Bar Vitrine, Copenhagen Bungalow, New York City Caleña, Ávila, Spain Ciel Dining, Ho Chi Minh City Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi, Washington DC Esperit Roca, Girona, Spain Il Carciofo, Chicago Jan Franschoek, Franschoek, South Africa Jee, Hong Kong Kaia, Boston La Tapa del Coco, Panama City Le Veau d'Or, New York City Mr Panther, Lagos, Nigeria Notori, Mount Fuji, Japan OpenHouse, Kuala Lumpur Osip, Bruton, UK Rua Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda Saint Peter at the Grand National, Sydney Somma, Singapore Stüvetta, St Moritz, Switzerland Sufret Maryam, Dubai Supernormal, Brisbane Terrāi, Hyderabad Vinai, Minneapolis Voraz, Mexico City Sunny's, Miami
