Alexandra Carlton

Alexandra Carlton writes for Gourmet Traveller, Qantas magazine, Good Food, The Australian, Escape and others. She is also the Oceania Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

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The splendour of Splendido

The legendary Ligurian hotel reopens after a LVMH-led revamp. Glory restored?

Alexandra Carlton |02 Jan, 2026

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This is what $1 billion chicken tastes like

How a family-run Granville staple grew into the most coveted bird in private equity.

Alexandra Carlton |01 Dec, 2025

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Swillhouse back with Barons

Rampart takes the first stab at Sydney's new British dining room.

Alexandra Carlton |24 Nov, 2025

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Wine it your way at Tintino

Canberra's clever new hybrid proves good taste comes in threes.

Alexandra Carlton |21 Oct, 2025

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24 York in low steaks game

Sydney’s steak obsession finds its express lane.

Alexandra Carlton |28 Sep, 2025

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Grandfathers know best

Has the Clam Bar clan hit another home run?

Alexandra Carlton |11 Sep, 2025

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Gran Torino or bust

Will Neil Perry's latest restaurant pivot save his bacon?

Alexandra Carlton |15 Aug, 2025

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More super than normal

Andrew McConnell's Flinders Lane diner Supernormal now flourishes in Brisbane.

Alexandra Carlton |29 Jul, 2025

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Alexandra Carlton

The splendour of Splendido

This is what $1 billion chicken tastes like

Swillhouse back with Barons

Wine it your way at Tintino

24 York in low steaks game

Grandfathers know best

Gran Torino or bust

More super than normal