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Terry Durack

Terry Durack

Terry Durack has been reviewing restaurants and seeking out new food experiences for three decades. Author of six books and former critic for London’s Independent on Sunday and the Sydney Morning Herald, Terry was twice named Glenfiddich Restaurant Critic of The Year in the UK, and World Food Media’s Best Restaurant Critic. Australian-born and a resident of Sydney, he brings a unique perspective on the global food scene to his travel writing.

Hotel Sacher… a perfect cake-eating venue and home to the Sachertorte.

I’m often asked the best places to eat overseas. This takes the cake

I tell them about the best bistros, Michelin-star diners and yum cha palaces. Then I reveal the really important thing – where to find the best cake.

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Bah, humbug. Seven tacky Christmas traditions that need trimming

Ditch the punch and punchlines, stick to ham and prawns, and have yourself a very Terry Christmas.

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What’s the time? Snorkelling time… Toberua Island, Fiji.

The rustic resort that finally taught me the joy of ‘island time’

I’m on a small tropical island resort off the coast of Viti Levu, but adjusting from my hectic lifestyle to a more laissez-faire pace is just not natural.

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All that and a bag of… Why the best snack is the one you have to work for

What your favourite snack says about you.

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There’s only one picnic food that won’t betray you with mess or spoilage

It’s portable, shareable, easy to eat and highly delicious, writes Terry Durack.

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Chefs at work at Le Louis XV by Alain Ducasse in Monte Carlo.

The 15 things you need to know to eat well overseas

Over years of travelling and restaurant reviewing I adopted some sneaky strategies for dining well around the globe. Use this guide wisely.

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One of the greatest lessons chefs can learn is when to leave things alone

Certain produce is better eaten raw than cooked, writes Terry Durack.

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The food memories that stick with us – and the science to keep them sharp

Add these foods to your shopping list, and next time, you might remember what’s on it.

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I flew overseas for one special dish but discovered something better

In a world in which we can eat avo toast in Dubai, Dresden or Delhi, the real joy is seeking out foods that belong to a particular place or a particular time.

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When it comes to this dining trend, what goes around comes back around

Revolving restaurants transport us to the past and the future, writes Terry Durack.

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