On Monday, October 26, the Good Food app expands to more than 3000 reviews and recommendations with the launch of the 42nd Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide at 8pm, putting thousands of new restaurants reviews in the palm of your hand. Readers can browse the G ood Food Guide in full, including the A-Z list, or explore collections of one-, two- and three-hat venues, Critics’ Picks, regional restaurants, and the best cafes, bars and more.
The 100 Essential Restaurants list will make its debut on the app this year, rounding up the most vital places to eat in each state right now, spanning every price point and cuisine.
Every venue is also plotted on an interactive map, while a nearby button shows what’s around you. Results can also be filtered by price, cuisine, score, venue type and dietary needs.
Alongside restaurants, bars and cafes, you’ll now find a host of new venue types, from sandwich shops to bakeries, food trucks, coffee roasters, grocers and cake shops, reflecting how Australians actually eat, drink and shop.
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The app is regularly updated, and the latest feature lets users create and save customised lists of their favourite venues. Name or organise these lists however you like, from “date night restaurants” to “dog-friendly pubs”.
Digitising the Guide has been an exciting evolution for the Good Food brand, says Good Food app editor Erina Starkey.
“It means you can search reviews across price points, styles and suburbs, and filter for cuisine types and dietary requirements, taking the guesswork out of a perfect night out. And if you’re travelling interstate or going on a road trip, you can set the app to ‘current location’ so it’ll deliver options wherever you are.”
“It’s just like having a Good Food Guide reviewer on call 24/7,” says Sarah Norris, head of Good Food. “The world is noisy, with many voices vying for your attention, but the app helps cut through the chatter.
“Having guidance on what’s worth your dollars in a sea of dining options, and being able to trust those recommendations, is particularly helpful when money is tighter than ever.”
The G ood Food app is free for premium subscribers of the SMH and also available as a standalone subscription. You can download the Good Food app here.
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