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Callum McDermott

Sydney

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Articles

  • 1 week ago | broadsheet.com.au | Callum McDermott

    This week, we’re adding Tarts Anon to The Hot List, the definitive guide to Melbourne’s most essential food and drink experiences. In a way, Tarts Anon losing its Cremorne home was a very Tarts Anon thing to happen. The brand was born in the depths of 2020’s Covid lockdowns, towards the end of a year which started with owner Gareth Whitton – then head pastry chef at Dinner by Heston – finding himself out of work when Crown cancelled the restaurant’s lease.

  • 1 week ago | broadsheet.com.au | Callum McDermott

    “Happy birthday,” beams Marilyn Annecchini, once again, as a group of guests enter her restaurant for a sunny winter lunch. This is maybe the third or fourth time today that she’s welcomed a group marking a special occasion. Pilu at Freshwater only opened half an hour ago, and the dining room is already packed with anniversaries, reunions and milestone birthdays. That’s just what you do here.

  • 2 weeks ago | broadsheet.com.au | Callum McDermott

    The Hot List is the definitive guide to Melbourne’s most essential food and drink experiences, updated weekly. Learn more. It’s barely a year old, but Carnation Canteen, a small 20-seat restaurant in the backstreets of Fitzroy, has the kind of following that most restaurants spend years striving towards. Carnation’s devoted fanbase loves the diner for its warm service and casual excellence. But chef-owner Audrey Shaw works hard to make it look it so easy.

  • 2 weeks ago | broadsheet.com.au | Callum McDermott

    The Hot List is the definitive guide to Sydney’s most essential food and drink experiences, updated weekly. Last week we added L’Avant Cave to The Hot List. It’s the name for the partnership between P&V Paddington, the beloved Oxford Street bottle shop, and its upstairs neighbour Porcine – an equally admired French bistro. Their partnership is one of the most successful examples of a symbiotic hospo relationship in Sydney.

  • 3 weeks ago | broadsheet.com.au | Callum McDermott

    When you’re planning a trip, deciding where to stay is arguably the most important decision you’ll need to make. That’s especially true when you’re short on time and going to a city with as many things to do as Sydney. Whether you’re having a staycation or visiting from interstate, we’ve put together a culture-focused itinerary for a whirlwind weekend in the heart of the city to ensure you make the most of your time.

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