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Close-up view of two barramundi fillets on a bed of ice. One fillet has its skin on, displaying a pattern of scales, while the other is skinless, revealing the pinkish-white flesh. A circular inset in the top left corner features a black and white photo of a person labeled "seafood expert. Brett Patience."

The Catch: barramundi

Barramundi is versatile and delicious, with a wide range of applications across various venues. Brett Patience discusses why he thinks it’s the perfect menu choice.

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A plate of fried stuffed olives, known as Olive all’Ascolana, on a green textured surface. The olives are breaded and fried, with one olive cut in half to show the stuffing inside.

Olive Ascolana

A specialty of Italy’s Marche region since Roman times, Olive Ascolane are irresistible deep-fried bites that showcase the region’s cherished green olives. Pitted olives are stuffed with a savoury meat farce, crumbed, and fried until golden—perfect alongside a pre-dinner aperitif.

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Spanish fish stew

While humble in origin and with iterations in kind around the globe, it is not an understatement to say fish stew is woven into the very fabric of Spain’s culinary landscape. Rustic, simple and flavourful, the Spanish interpretation starts with a sofrito base while chorizo, saffron and sweet smoked paprika lend a characteristic Spanish inflection to the dish.

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Gluten free dining: 20 years on

Gluten free dining has come a long way in 25 years, evolving from a minefield of limited, bland options to a $700 million industry in Australia. Chefs and restaurateurs like Ian Curley and Leah Gill have embraced the change, offering safe, delicious gluten free dishes and going to great lengths to prevent cross-contamination. As awareness and consumer demand grow, gluten free menus have become a standard, inclusive part of the dining experience.

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