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Annabel Smith

Annabel Smith

Annabel Smith is senior producer and innovation editor for Good Food.

Katherine Sabbath boldly ferrying a triple-tiered cake in an Uber – let’s hope that icing set overnight!

Going to Sydney’s Cake Picnic? This is how to transport a cake so it arrives in one piece

Expert bakers, including Katherine Sabbath and Emelia Jackson, share their pro tips to make the journey as smooth as your buttercream.

  • Annabel Smith

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Chicken milanesa (schnitzel) chilaquiles torta.

‘A delicious mess’: The verdict on Melbourne’s singular new Mexican sandwich shop

It’s not likely you’ve had a torta quite like those at Cumbe, featuring tortilla chips two ways and your choice of chicken schnitty or slow-cooked pork.

  • Annabel Smith and Tomas Telegramma
The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2026.

The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2026 as it happened: All the winners and hats revealed

Catch up on our live coverage of this afternoon’s The Age Good Food Guide Awards ceremony at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne.

  • Annabel Smith
Good Food Guide Awards.

Good Food Guide Awards 2026 as it happened: Full list of winners, hats revealed

Live coverage of this afternoon’s Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards ceremony at Carriageworks.

  • Annabel Smith
Barbecued chicken banh mi, as seen in one writer’s car.

We tried Melbourne’s new drive-through banh mi spot. This is our verdict

Is ordering through an intercom a clever invention (especially for introverts), or a shards-of-breadcrumb disaster for your car? We went to find out.

  • Annabel Smith and Harvard Wang
Assorted finalists for The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2025.

The Age Good Food Guide Awards as it happened: Full list of winners, hats revealed

Live coverage of tonight’s The Age Good Food Guide Awards ceremony at the Plaza Ballroom.

  • Annabel Smith
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Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2025 Awards at the Sydney Opera House.

NSW Good Food Guide Awards 2025 as it happened: Full list of winners, hats revealed

Live coverage of tonight’s Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards ceremony at the Sydney Opera House.

  • Annabel Smith

Dinner at Pellegrino 2000? We called it. So which Sydney hotspot might Taylor hit up next?

We predict where Taylor Swift could (and should) eat while she’s in town this Cruel Summer. Are you ready for it?

  • Callan Boys and Annabel Smith
Sink into a banquette, or nab a prized seat at the bar at Bar Lourinha.

Suburban favourites and laneway legends: 10 of Melbourne’s best Spanish restaurants

Here are our (gilda tooth)picks of where to settle in with a suite of share-plates and a glass of sherry or sangria.

  • Good Food Guide reviewers and Annabel Smith
Graphic: Marija Ercegovac

The places Taylor Swift could (and should) eat while she’s in Melbourne this Cruel Summer

We predict where Taylor Swift could (and should) eat while she’s in town this Cruel Summer. Are you ready for it?

  • Callan Boys and Annabel Smith