“We think yes, and that’s what dictated our approach as editors this year,” he says.
The Guide will also include comprehensive regional dining round-ups, stretching from Beechworth to Daylesford. They contain tips on where to get everything including a coffee, an excellent baked good, a beer or a full-blown meal. There’s also a spotlight on cuisines that have been a big part of Melbourne’s past 12 months, including Indian, Indonesian and Greek.
All reviews go live on the Good Food app on Monday night following the conclusion of the ceremony. Breheny says the digitised Guide means readers can more easily explore reviews on their phone with the bonus of up-to-date opening hours and a location-based “nearby” function to locate recommended restaurants in their area – much like a personalised Google map.
They can also filter for cuisine types and dietary requirements, and search via signature collections including one-hat, two-hat and three-hat recommendations.
