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IN SEASON • It’s a new era for Sydney restaurant Ormeggio, with chef and owner Alessandro Pavoni drawing from the season to craft a relaxed Italian menu that’s as good as a holiday.

PORT OF CALL • Sydneysiders need only cross the bridge to d’Albora Marinas for their next Italian getaway, with chef Alessandro Pavoni serving relaxed fare at his iconic fine diner.

INSIDER NEWS • Hot tables, lust-have products, the latest news, trends & more.

ETERNAL SUNSHINE • The Med might be out of reach for now but you can still bring the warmth to your palazzo with homewares in terracotta, sky-blue and sunny-lemon hues.

LOCAL BUZZ • Ask some of the best chefs in the country and they’ll tell you Tim Malfroy’s Wild Honey is pure gold. Overcoming recent challenges, the delicious . Harvey Norman Produce Awards winner looks forward to rebuilding a sweet future.

ALL-ROUNDER • MasterChef ‘s Larissa Takchi whips up an Arabic staple that can boost any dish, from simple breakfasts to sweet snacks.

THE CRITIC’S PICKS

ALONG FOR THE RIDE • What to drink with roast lamb? Light reds and zesty whites work beautifully, especially with a dish that’s full of spice, say Mike Bennie and Merrick Watts . From a vermentino and sangiovese, to high-end cask wine and shiraz in a beer, we’re right on board.

HEART’S DELIGHT • Yotam Ottolenghi enlists a trifecta of flavours for a cake that’s pure satisfaction. All bets are off when this sweet treat lands on the dessert table.

THE CHEF AND THE BUTCHER • Anthony Puharich isn’t going to let Colin Fassnidge get under his skin. Instead he’ll put him to work with a zesty side for his spicy sausage.

ALL HAIL HALOUMI! • Ellie and Sam Studd serve up a next-level burger starring the flavour-packed Mediterranean cheese. Bow down to this big bite.

WHAT IS? HALOUMI

I LOVE... THE MED-OZ LIFE • While there’s much to love about the Med, there’s a lot to savour on our shores too, says Matt Preston.

SAVOUR

ON THE MED • Chargrilled octopus, classic pastitsio and a mastiha spritz to finish – this spring-inspired menu from chef and Med enthusiast Rick Stein is your first-class ticket to the Greek islands.

BRIGHT START • Tom Walton's love for Middle Eastern flavours began at a young age, and over the years the chef has combined the simplicity of ingredients with super spices and fragrant extras to create dishes that wake the senses.

WHAT YOU KNEAD • is a slice or two of Dominic Smith's pizza, focaccia, gozleme or lahmacun . Moreish toppings, such as rosemary potatoes and slow-roasted tomatoes, enrich the all-essential flatbread and take it from simple staple to superb snacking.

SOUL PLATES • From Italian and Turkish, to Spanish and Greek, there’s a rice dish that tells a story of locals and their way of life. Phoebe Wood looks to the Mediterranean to showcase an abundance of flavour and heart.

RED ALERT • This Tunisian condiment is known to jazz up dishes quick smart. Now Phoebe Wood gives us the heads-up on her homemade harissa, pairing it with dishes that can take the heat. Poured over spatchcock and short ribs, and coated on eggplant and haloumi, this sauce is hot stuff.

THAT'S A WRAP • Merivale has taken a Med inspired turn with its newest outpost, Jimmy’s Falafel, where chef Simon Zalloua draws influence from all over the Middle East to serve big flavours with relaxed vibes...