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HANOI

Even if you only taste nibbles and sip wine at Sofitel Legend Metropole’s sidewalk café, you’ll embrace the charm of Hanoi’s finest hotel.

Or splash out by booking the ever-popular Sunday brunch in the old-world Le Beaulieu restaurant.

ADELAIDE

Tincat Café mixes art and food in an 1856 building on the edge of the city’s CBD. The walls are hung with the work of emerging artists, while chef Matthew Standen scours local producers for his fresh ingredients.

PHUKET

Global hospitality group Golden Tulip has launched operations in Phuket with the opening of the Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort and Spa. The hotel is keen to promote its fine dining restaurant, which is equipped with its own private underground wine cellar.

PERTH

Burgers are big in Perth. Matt Preston, the food critic who achieved national fame on the MasterChef Australia TV series, claims the burgers at Alfred’s Kitchen in Guildford are the best in Australia.

MELBOURNE

The Taste of Melbourne Festival (26-29 August) brings together the best of Australian produce and restaurants for travellers, locals and foodies alike. Participating restaurants to date include Stokehouse+ Bar, Longrain + Bar, Sarti, Maze, Fifteen and Mezzo with another seven about to sign.

SYDNEY

On August 11, Wildfire will hold its own World Cup competition with visiting chef, Nicola Cavallaro from Milan. He’ll do regional Italian dishes while resident chefs Luke Stepsys and Gregory Llewellyn Aussie traditions.