Dishes and destinations

The Gourmet Traveller team share where they’ve been and what they’re eating.

Broome, Western Australia

Raw pearl meat. The Chinese New Year fish salad, yee sang, made with saltbush. Live music from Yawuru man and Broome legend, Steve Pigram. Shinju Matsuri’s annual sunset long table dinner had it all, including a typically cinematic Cable Beach sunset to kick off this celebration of Broome’s many cultures.

Max Veenhuyzen, WA state editor

Baba’s Place, Sydney

The samk-et-harra, aka “Lebo Filet-O-Fish”, from Baba’s Place is a masterclass in texture: pink ling coated in crisp crumbs, plus cheese, pickles, green sauce and tahini-tartare layered into a pillowy bun. 20 Sloane St, Marrickville, NSW.

Yvonne C Lam, digital editor

Fratelli Paradiso, Sydney

Fratelli’s assortment of doughy, sugar-dusted domes filled with silky cream make for a luxurious Sunday morning pit-stop. I opted for the pistachio, which I tore up bit by bit and dunked in hot coffee. 12-16 Challis Ave, Potts Point, NSW.

Georgie Meredith, writer and editorial coordinator

Nomad, Sydney

Providoor helped us recreate Nomad’s refined yet flavoursome vibes, all from the comfort of our own home. The olive oil muhallabieh (milk pudding) with pistachio and honey halva was a firm highlight. sydney.providoor.com.au

Hannah Blackmore, creative consultant

Scott’s Luncheonette & Bar, Gold Coast

The slow-cooked pork ciabatta roll at Scott’s is a bonafide run-down-your-face meaty feast, amped up with lightly pickled onion, smashed corn chips and Oaxaca cheese. But a side of pork dipping broth? Count us in. Shop 1/1114 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach, Qld.

Fiona Donnelly, Qld state editor