Hospitality workers have lifted the lid on the little-known rules they quietly follow when serving customers at cafes or restaurants. An Australian man prompted a heated discussion when he asked whether coffee drinks were “gendered” after experiencing awkward encounters at cafes whenever he purchased a latte for himself and a flat white for his wife. … Read more
One of Australia’s most celebrated chefs has closed his Noosa restaurant after two years. Peter Kuruvita has not revealed why Alba Noosa has closed, just two weeks after it was commended in the Australian Good Food Guide’s (AGFG) Chef Hat Awards. But he said the glamorous venue was set to reopen as an events space … Read more
A lolly shop in Melbourne’s northwest has entered the record books with the world’s largest pick ‘n’ mix aisle, offering over 900 different types of sweets in that aisle alone. Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse opened its doors at Highpoint Shopping Centre in late 2023. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melbourne confectionary store home to world’s largest lolly … Read more
A restaurant in France has been accused of having striking similarities to an iconic Sydney eatery, with the two sharing almost identical names and branding. An eagle-eyed social media user noticed the “uncanny” likeness between Merivale’s Totti’s Italian restaurant and an Italian restaurant in Paris called Totti. “It has come to my attention that we … Read more
When deciding on a weekend away, Victorians often love nothing more than booking a luxurious winery stay with a top-notch restaurant on site. But for just a night or two away, the distance it takes to drive to the state’s main hotspots (on either the Mornington Peninsula or in the Yarra Valley) can be a … Read more
Popular restaurant booking company TheFork has announced it is leaving the Australian market, in a major shake-up to the hospitality industry. “After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that TheFork will be discontinuing its operations in Australia,” the company said in a statement to users on Monday. TheFork is a leading restaurant booking platform, … Read more
About 100 employees at a Melbourne restaurant-to-retail company have lost their jobs after being told via email with less than a day’s notice. Calia Australia, which has been in voluntary administration since June, announced it would be closing its two Melbourne restaurants “effective immediately” on December 28. The news was shared to its employees, about … Read more
A popular Perth bakery chain has “unexpectedly” closed one of its locations. Mary Street Bakery Claremont, in Perth’s western suburbs, shut just before Christmas, letting customers know with a sign in the window. The store, which had been open for three years, apologised for the sudden closure and thanked customers for their loyalty. Watch the … Read more
Yakult Australia has been targeted by a cybercriminal group, with over 95GB of data stolen including passports and company contracts. The company, which sells probiotic drinks, posted a statement on its website on December 23 announcing its Australian and New Zealand IT systems had been compromised. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Yakult Australia caught up in … Read more
World-renowned Australian chef Bill Granger had seemingly inspired one of his daughters to venture into the food world. Granger’s second daughter, 20-year-old Inès, appeared to have a keen interest in cooking, taking after her father. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian cook and restaurateur Bill Granger dies aged 54. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and … Read more