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

Updated October 27, 2025 — 8:24pm,first published 3:00pm

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With nearly 500 reviews, it spans Torquay, Bentleigh, Sunshine, Beechworth and more, with takeaway shawarma joints and dazzling degustations.

The influential chef received the accolade a day after retiring from a 42-year restaurant career.

Get to know the people and stories behind the award-winning restaurants, bar and cafe in this year’s Guide.