We’re a team who, quite simply, love the good life. We’re constantly dining out and trying to track down the hottest dish in town, or heading to dreamy destinations to check into new hotels and seek out exceptional experiences around Australia and beyond. When we are bound to our desks, we’re calling in coveted items to shoot for the magazine (and, when we’re lucky, get put them to good use). The perks and privileges that come with the GT life are not lost on us. But we thought it’d be rude not to share our favourite recommendations that come off the back of all this “hard” work.
Here, the Gourmet Traveller team share where they’ve been, what they’re eating and what they’re adding to their carts this month — all so you can live the good life, too.
What we’re eating
Prawn and carrot aguachile at Lottie
Charlotte Wishart, senior content producer
When you think prawns, you don’t automatically think carrots, but Lottie is shaking things up with this silky prawn and carrot aguachile with a creative shrimp salsa macha. Bright colours and brighter flavours are found here and throughout the menu at this new rooftop diner.
Hazelnut tiramisù at Cibaria
Suzanna Chriss, senior sub editor
Alessandro Pavoni’s delectable tiramisù at his new Manly eatery, Cibaria, is the standout dessert that’s worth crossing bridges for.
Summer tomatoes at Gimlet
Jordan Kretchmer, news editor
Making the most of late summer tomatoes with simple finesse falls firmly within Gimlet’s modus operandi of elegant and delicious simplicity.
Where we’ve been
Wellington, NZ
Sam Yates, senior designer
What makes Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, so appealing for a long weekend getaway? For one, its amazing topography of lush green hills running into the sea. Plus, it has a thriving restaurant and bar scene to boot.
Bay of Fires, Tas
Katie Spain, SA state editor
There are plenty of moments of tranquility to be found on Tassie’s east coast, if you pause long enough. I can’t tell you the exact location of this serene rock pool … some secrets are best kept safe.
28 Degrees, Byron Bay
Cordelia Williamson, digital editor
Even though it’s located right in the heart of Byron, the sense of peace and quiet at 28 Degrees is second to none, reinforced by a strict adults-only policy. An intimate beach retreat in the fullest sense.
What we’re loving right now
La DoubleJ Rainbow Glasses
$1000 for set of four
Created in partnership with Venetian glassmaker Salviati, these handmade Murano glasses are rainbow-bright with contrast rim, an elegant moulded glass foot, and unique, distinctive marks and bubbles — a hallmark of the island’s production methods. The perfect addition to any colourful table setting.
Gucci Horsebit 1953 Loafer
$1650
Sienna Miller and Paul Mescal have been spotted in them, while Francis Ford Coppola, Jane Birkin and Jackie Kennedy Onassis were all working members of their high-class fan club. Since 1953, Gucci’s horsebit loafer has held up as the leisure shoe of the jet set. And thanks to the loafer’s timeless iconography, it continues to deliver in 2025.
Archie Rose cocktail cans
$139 for 24 cans
As we head into autumn, this dry gin, mango and native finger lime cocktail delivers summer vibes year-round. Made with locally sourced and reclaimed Australian botanicals, this bartender-quality cocktail in a can is the answer. This high-quality spirit requires no mixer or shaker — just open and enjoy at any social gathering.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer in Butter
Now $799 (usually $1049)
As a benchtop benchmark for baking, this multi-tasker is a staple in any keen cook’s home. The new butter colour ties in nicely with the return of DIY butter churning, and it also whips cake batter, kneads dough and aerates egg whites with ease.
Global Knives 40th Anniversary Collection
From $149
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Global Knives Japan has released a limited-edition collection including their first Kiritsuke knife. Since 1985 Global has become renowned for their Japanese craftsmanship and exceptionally sharp blades.
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