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NSW Bowery There’s a particular sense of grandeur to historic churches, and Bowery in Katoomba, housed inside St Andrew’s Church, which dates back to 1913, inspires awe with its soaring ceiling, atmospheric dining hall and delicate stained-glass windows. A new venture by restaurateurs Dylan Brookes and David Cartwright – owners of the nearby Avalon Restaurant and Cocktail Bar – Bowery is a gorgeous space just made for relaxed brunches, long lunches and intimate dinners. Live musicians set the mood on weekend evenings, while sunny days call for meals in the leafy courtyard. The seasonal menu features dishes such as: slow braised osso bucco with three cheeses, red wine reduction, caramelised onion, crispy mushroom and toast; and tempura cauliflower with curry hummus, cashew za’atar and tamarind chutney. For dessert? Try crème caramel or cherry chocolate tart. The drinks list offers local wines, craft beers and creative cocktails – many crafted with delicious gins made in the Blue Mountains. bowerykatoomba.com.au

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Old Young’s Kitchen Native ingredients elevate the superb, hyperlocal fare plated up at Old Young’s Kitchen, located on picturesque grounds in the Swan Valley. The distillery’s award-winning gins and handcrafted spirits pair nicely with the uniquely West Australian menu showcasing produce grown in the valley. Savour delicacies such as: crocodile chorizo; kangaroo tartare; miso glazed Harvey beef short rib; butternut pumpkin risotto; or market fish served with asparagus, house miso crème fraiche and lemon myrtle. The decadent desserts include: dark choc ganache, white choc, apple, Geraldton wax, macadamia; or burnt meringue, juniper pickled blueberries, berry sorbet, spent botanic crumb. For a memorable feast, dine at the long table beneath the grapevines. oldyoungskitchen.com.au