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VICTORIA

Hogget Kitchen, July 22nd Book now for the Christmas in July lunch at this restaurant overlooking the Wild Dog Vineyard in the hills of Warragul. Chef Trevor Perkins will prepare flavoursome dishes from West Gippsland’s best quality produce and ingredients. Hogget Kitchen’s usual menu changes regularly and there’s a Let Trev Cook for You option, which leaves your meal (a selection of dishes designed to share) in the chef’s hands. Breakfast from 8am on weekends, lunch Wednesday to Sunday, dinner Wednesday to Saturday. 6 Farrington Close, Warragul. (03) 56232211; hogget.com.au

QUEENSLAND

Thomas Corner Eatery David Rayner’s restaurant overlooks the Noosa River and reflects his vision to serve fresh, ethically and locally grown food in a modern, laid-back setting. July’s menu features beautiful local mushrooms from Noosa Earth, in dishes such as wood smoked duck, Noosa mushroom, and corn miso broth as well as Noosa mushroom risotto with oregano, parmesan and parsley oil. Open for breakfast from 8am on weekends and lunch and dinner daily. 1/201 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. (07) 5470 2224; thomascorner.com.au

CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT David Rayner, chef at Thomas Corner Eatery, Noosa; the area is known for its beaches; chicken terrine with tomato chutney from Hogget Kitchen.