If there's one thing the RUSSH editors are more passionate about than fashion it's food. Whether we're debating the merits of our latest matcha latte spots or deep-diving into a roll-call of the best places to grab a steaming hot pot of ramen, we're opinionated, fascinated and always hungry for more.

But in case you were in need of some recommendations of places to eat or recipes to try, we thought it was about time we shared our gustatory opinions outside of the RUSSH HQ walls. And this month, the editors have been devouring some great recs. From steaming hot dumplings to Lobster Ravioli in Chilli Oil – this is what the RUSSH editors have been eating this November.

Cassandra Dimitroff

Features and Production Editor

On a recent whirlwind trip to Melbourne I managed to squeeze in a trip to Carnation Canteen in Fitzroy that was unbelievably chic and delicious. This zucchini risotto drizzled with cream and olive oil was velvety and sharp and paired beautifully with herbed potatoes, filo-wrapped feta and a citrusy green salad. I also had this lemon meringue tart to top off an incredible long lunch at Otto in Woolloomooloo. It was maybe the most delicious (and photogenic) dessert I’ve had of late.

Stacey Gaskin

Consumer Revenue Manager

My husband and I were lucky enough to have a two-night stay at The Machinery Shed at Logan Brae Orchard this month. I will have to book for another stay in apple season, but before we arrived, we stopped off at Harris Farm to pick up some goodies for a cheese plate. We made a vacation-worthy breakfast with eggs from the free-range chickens (and coffee – I need that Breville espresso machine, stat) and enjoyed the view. One evening we took the short drive to the New Ivanhoe Hotel and enjoyed their arancini, Barramundi and Parmi.

The other delicious treat I enjoyed recently was a caesar wrap from Cross Section in Darlinghurst. Top notch.

Jaime Carmody

Digital Marketing Specialist

November has ushered in the alfresco season — daylight savings, warm evenings, the works. So my partner and I treated ourselves to dinner at Jane in Surry Hills. We both agreed it wouldn’t be a crime to just order the whey potato with a glass of wine and call it a night, but we went all in: the kangaroo tartare, lamb dumplings and watercress salad were all 10/10. My dog, Jack, enjoyed fresh spring water and a treat, naturally. Jane has long been a favourite of mine — perfect people-watching, and by the way their ‘Australiano’ hour runs seven days a week.

Sophia Serafin

Implementation Manager

It’s been a big month of dining out for me… again. Highlights included the banquet at Bloodwood in Newtown – a fresh, thoughtful seasonal spread with plenty of dietary-friendly options. I also enjoyed an outdoor wine-and-snack moment at the newly opened Vin-Cenzo’s in Darlinghurst; their focaccia has taken my #1 spot in the ranks. Forever craving Japanese, so I was excited to finally try Tenuki in Double Bay – everything impressed, but the Seafood Gyoza and Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice were genuinely next level. Notable mentions to favourites that I revisited: Margaret in Double Bay (especially the Lobster Ravioli in Chilli Oil and the Anchovy Salad with Smoked Tomato, Potatoes and Sourdough), Totti’s Bondi (always reliable for a long lunch with friends), and La Panchina in Surry Hills – my local pizza spot and one of the best. The Cacio e Pepe and Classic Buffalina remain crowd-pleasers.

Samantha Corry

Social Media Coordinator and Assistant to Editor In Chief

I got breakfast at one of my favourite places on the weekend and it truly healed me: Barbetta in Paddington’s Crostino Forza Italia, which is just avocado toast with Fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, and basil. I love making chicken schnitzel, so I made a lot of that recently. I don't really follow a recipe but panko crumbs, parmesan, and parsley are a must in my crumb. But my overall favourite meal of the month would be pork and cabbage fried dumplings from 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle, and you must put soy sauce and their chilli oil on. It is making me hungry thinking about how good these are. And Kirsty, Cass and I were lucky enough to try Rose Bay’s newest Levantine restaurant Aambra. An old church that has been turned into a restaurant – so gorgeous.

Mia Steiber

Digital Strategy Director & Associate Publisher

I’ve been focusing on some proper home cooking in the last month. I’m a Farmer’s Pick subscriber, so I get fortnightly deliveries of a potluck of fruit and veg. It’s actually a lot of fun working out what to make with it all. Salads have been my go to, roast vegetable salads and Asian cabbage salads. Also, I don’t care how hot it gets, I won’t stop making the the FoodbyLucy broth and rice recipes. The gochujang ones are my favourites. My one eating-out indulgence has been the focaccia sandwiches from Norma’s Deli. It’s actually inspired me to start making focaccia at home again. And I couldn’t leave out the cherry and chocolate cake Cassie made for our Scorpio birthdays celebration.

Emily Algar

Beauty Editor

Like Cass, I also made the trip to Carnation Canteen this past month – it left a similar lasting impression. The house bruschetta and chocolate paperweight left on the bill were particularly special (nothing is better at a restaurant than when you politely declare you’re too full for dessert, but they offer something small and sweet regardless). On the same trip to Melbourne I went to Florian in Carlton for my favourite ever breakfast: gravalax, a soft egg and cucumbers dressed in buttermilk. The best.  Given I only have half a kitchen right now, my personal cooking endeavours back in Sydney have been few and far between, but I am existing on salad sandwiches from The Sandwich Shop in Oxford Village, Darlinghurst. They are huge, wrapped in foil and come in under $15. You can’t lose.

Kirsty Thatcher

Digital Editor

November is such a busy birthday month for my friendship group, so I had lots of celebratory meals with friends. My favourite, though, would have to have been dinner at Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point. Aperol, crusty bread, and olives made for the perfect starter, which we followed up with an array of pastas – although the scampi is my all-time favourite. We managed to snag our table for a few hours, so we were able to stay for dessert and (many) cocktails. Also, I am such a sucker for a salad sandwich – I think it’s the perfect post-beach lunch on a summer’s day. I need to give a shoutout to Michael’s in Double Bay, which might be my new favourite local.