HOT OPENINGS

A classical repertoire

Merivale’s reinvented space at the end of Manly Wharf, QUEEN CHOW (dish pictured), is up and running, serving up a menu of dim sum and Cantonese classics, including dishes that embrace the nostalgia of the local Chinese restaurant that every Aussie town had/has: honey king prawns, Mongolian lamb, sang choi bao and, of course, deep fried ice-cream. merivale.com

Life lessons

Above and beyond the cookbooks, the TV shows, the ready-made meals and so on, Jamie Oliver’s most lasting legacy might just be convincing people that it’s not hard to eat well.The education continues with the opening of JAMIE’S MINISTRY OF FOOD AUSTRALIA at Melbourne’s Prahan Market. Led by chef Tobie Puttock, the relaxed classes show budding gourmands how to make healthy, flavoursome dishes using easy to follow recipes. jamiesministryoffood.com.au

Smart casual

Just a quick skip from his headlining Automata, Clayton Wells has opened A1 CANTEEN in Chippendale’s Old Rum Store.With all-day dining from breakfast to dinner, as well as takeaway coffee, pastries and sandwiches, everything served up will have the award-winning chef ’s signature twist on flavours and respect for the fresh produce and ingredients used. a1canteen.com.au

First things first

The first stage of the transformation of HOWARD SMITH WHARVES, the 3.4-hectare Brisbane riverside development set to become a dining hub, begins with the opening of Felons Brewing Co. and the restaurants Stanley and Toko. Plus there’s a five-star hotel and food and cultural festivals to come. howardsmithwharves.com