Michael Harry

Melbourne

National Editor at Broadsheet Australia

Writer, editor, eater.

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Lunetta, Canberra: Restaurant review

3 weeks ago | gourmettraveller.com.au | Michael Harry

Lunetta is Italian for “little moon”, which is how many Canberrans have seen this striking modernist building hovering in the sky for more than 60 years. The two-storey landmark designed by Czech architect Miles Jakl opened as the Carousel Restaurant in 1963, and sits atop Red Hill like a retro spaceship crowned by a sharp pyramid.
Huka Lodge New Zealand reopens after a $22 million refurbishment

2 months ago | gourmettraveller.com.au | Michael Harry

Home Travel Accommodation Located on the pristine Waikato River, the storied property is more dazzling than ever. Asides Signing the oversized guestbook at Huka Lodge means joining some illustrious company, not least of all Queen Elizabeth II, whose portrait sits in a frame on the welcome table.
The Age, Good Food app review

Mar 19, 2025 | brisbanetimes.com.au | Tomas Telegramma |Michael Harry

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The Age, Good Food app review

Mar 19, 2025 | watoday.com.au | Tomas Telegramma |Michael Harry

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The Age, Good Food app review

Mar 19, 2025 | theage.com.au | Tomas Telegramma |Michael Harry

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Maison Bâtard, Melbourne: Restaurant review

Feb 18, 2025 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Michael Harry

Whenever anyone hears you’ve been to Maison Bâtard – a four-level French fantasy inspired by the best brasseries of Paris – they have one question: should they go? The answer is an immediate and emphatic: yes. The latest blockbuster from Chris Lucas is a big-budget, unashamedly extra spectacle worth experiencing firsthand.
Contain Design Studio Is Behind the Packaging of Your Fave Sangas

Jan 16, 2025 | broadsheet.com.au | Michael Harry

You’ve probably seen Contain Design Studio’s work before – and covered it haphazardly in crumbs and sauce. Run by industrial designer Brittney Wheeler, the company is responsible for some of Melbourne’s most creative packaging and merchandise, and it’s become a fast favourite of the local hospo industry. Wheeler’s client list includes food and beverage heavyweights such as Four Pillars, The Everleigh, Hector’s Deli and Lune alongside high-profile brands P Johnson, Rising Festival and Troye Sivan.
10 Of The Best Things To Do In Osaka

Nov 16, 2024 | theurbanlist.com | Michael Harry

Odds on you know someone who is in Japan right now, has just returned, or has their tickets booked. A favourable exchange rate and affordable flights are just part of the reason to visit one of the most mind-blowing destinations in the world. While many travellers head straight for Tokyo, or hit the ski slopes up north, the happening city of Osaka offers the best of Japan—think bright lights, delicious food, and quirky attractions—at a more manageable scale.
10 Of The Best Restaurants (And Most Iconic Dishes) To Try In Osaka

Nov 16, 2024 | theurbanlist.com | Michael Harry

With the exchange rate riding high and flights more affordable than ever, Japan is one of the top destinations for Australian travellers right now. Many visitors–especially first-timers–will go direct to Tokyo for their Japanese adventure, missing the country’s second largest city Osaka. But like Melbourne to Australia’s Sydney, Osaka is the creative, fun-loving sibling you shouldn’t overlook. It also has a great sense of humour, with the majority of Japan’s comedians calling the city home.
Boutique Hotel Basq House Is Byron Bay’s Answer to the Calile

Oct 30, 2024 | broadsheet.com.au | BASQ House |Michael Harry

Looking for the entrance to Basq House? Make sure you check your map. Guests enter the new boutique hotel via a discreet rear laneway away from the crowds of downtown Byron Bay. If you know, you know. A stairway sweeps off the street into a stylish lounge and reception area, a Moroccan-inspired space packed with plants, paintings and bespoke furniture evocative of a minted mate’s beach retreat.