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The former Song Bird site in Double Bay has been transformed into Gran Torino.

Neil Perry opens Italian restaurant in former Song Bird site

After “missing the mark” with his Asian-leaning venture on Bay Street, the veteran restaurateur reboots the space as Gran Torino.

  • Scott Bolles
Bobbie’s co-owners Linden Pride (left) and Neil Perry at their new bar last year.

Chef Neil Perry closes basement jazz bar Bobbie’s in Double Bay

The veteran chef opened his first standalone bar last year. Now the venue is set to close after only eight months of operation.

  • Scott Bolles
Bobbie’s co-owners Linden Pride (left) and Neil Perry at their new bar last year.

Neil Perry looks to offload Double Bay bar, makes surprising changes at Song Bird

Getting the right price for Bobbie’s might be difficult, though, with some prospective buyers baulking at the rent.

  • Scott Bolles
Chicken liver Paris-brest with onion jam at Cafe Paci.

Terry Durack on ‘The Unforgettables’: 11 Sydney dishes he’ll never forget

The outgoing Sydney Morning Herald’s chief restaurant critic reveals some of the most memorable dishes from a lifetime of food reviewing.

  • Terry Durack
Bobbie’s co-owners Linden Pride (left) and Neil Perry.

First Look: Chef Neil Perry opens first standalone bar with New York bar guru

The veteran chef has devoted $3 million to Bobbie’s bar in Double Bay, with a drinks menu sweeping from a New York Mini to a White Chocolate Espresso Martini.

  • Scott Bolles
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Disfrutar fine dining restaurant  in Barcelona.

In the World’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2024, one country really stood out

As the home to the number one and two restaurants in the world right now, this European favourite should be top of your list for any food-focused travel plans.

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GOOD FOOD. Terry Durack review at Lotus in Double Bay on November 19, 2020. Photo: Anna Kucera

Why hospitality operators doing it tough are opting for ‘semi-closure’

Upmarket Double Bay restaurant Lotus is ditching dine-in and will switch to takeaway-only service.

  • Scott Bolles

At 66, Neil Perry thought he’d be retired. Instead, he’s transforming Double Bay

Can one restaurateur lift a suburb from the doldrums? Three eateries in, with two more scheduled, this one’s trying his darnedest.

  • Michael Koziol
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I’m coming to Sydney for the week, where should I eat? The critic’s top picks for visitors

Callan Boys opens his little black book of places that have terrific food and booze, and show you how Sydney really ticks.

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