Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Newtown House
(Vasse, near
Margaret River, WA;
&
08/9755
4485
): Chef Stephen Reagan
makes intelligent, flavorsome food
that beautifully partners with pre-
mium Margaret River wines. Stay
in his homestead B&B overnight
and explore the wineries the next
day. See p. 459.
•
Prairie Hotel
(Flinders Ranges,
SA;
&
08/8648 4844
): Chef Dar-
ren (“Bart”) Brooks serves up
some very high-class cuisine in the
middle of nowhere. His “feral”
foods, such as kangaroo tail soup
and a mixed grill of emu sausages,
camel steak, and kangaroo, is
remarkable. See p. 523.
•
Flower Drum
(Melbourne, VIC;
&
03/9662 3655
): Praise pours
in for this upscale eatery serving
Cantonese food. The food is
exquisite and the service impecca-
ble. See p. 544.
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The Tryst
(Canberra, ACT;
&
02/
6239 4422
): Canberra has far
grander and more expensive
restaurants, but this place has
found a spot in our hearts for its
constantly delicious food. It's also
relaxed, feeling almost communal
on busy nights. See p. 603.
