Broadbeach, Gold Coast restaurant the Two Palms closes after 20 years

Broadbeach, Gold Coast restaurant the Two Palms closes after 20 years

Popular Gold Coast venue the Two Palms Restaurant and Bar has shut up shop after two decades in business. Restaurant owner Vincent* told 7NEWS.com.au the venue was part of the Broadbeach hospitality landscape for over 20 years. “Unfortunately, it was with a very heavy heart that we made the extremely difficult decision to permanently close … Read more

Beloved Sydney bar Redfern Surf Club abruptly shuts doors

Beloved Sydney bar Redfern Surf Club abruptly shuts doors

An iconic bar in Redfern has abruptly closed its doors, leaving the local community devastated. Redfern Surf Club, which sits on the corner of Botany and Henderson Rd, held final drinks last weekend. The venue has since closed its doors with bar owner Yannick Maslard confirming the news to 7NEWS.com.au. Watch the latest news and … Read more

Sydney Royal Wine Show awards Australia’s best white, red, sparkling wines

Sydney Royal Wine Show awards Australia’s best white, red, sparkling wines

Australia’s best drop has been crowned, as the nation’s wine community came together to celebrate the industry’s finest in a prestigious competition. Sydney Royal Wine Show judges on Thursday night crowned a West Australian wine the best in the country on Thursday night, awarding the Evans & Tate 2021 Redbrook Estate Chardonnay the Wine of … Read more

Restaurant’s public holiday surcharge sparks internet debate: ‘How much is too much?’

Restaurant’s public holiday surcharge sparks internet debate: ‘How much is too much?’

Diners are regularly asked to fork out more when eating out on public holidays and are even facing weekend fees at some venues. But while the surcharges are legal, the different percentages charged by businesses has left some customers wondering, what is a reasonable fee to cover operating costs? WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Couple hit … Read more

Sydney diner fuming over ‘nonsense’ surcharge at popular restaurant

Sydney diner fuming over ‘nonsense’ surcharge at popular restaurant

A Sydney diner has sparked a heated debate online over a popular restaurant’s 10 per cent surcharge. The diner shared their frustration over the charge at NOLA Smokehouse and Bar in Barangaroo. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Couple hit with bizarre surcharge fee at restaurant. Looking for a new job or job candidate? Post jobs and … Read more

Production of Barista Bros drinks discontinued in Australia

Production of Barista Bros drinks discontinued in Australia

A popular iced coffee brand has been quietly pulled from supermarket shelves nationally. Coca-Cola Australia has discontinued production of Barista Bros, which specialised mainly in iced coffee products. In a statement provided to 7NEWS.com.au, the beverage giant said the “difficult decision” was made after “careful consideration”. Catch the best deals and products hand-picked by our … Read more

Sydney restaurant One Penny Red in Summer Hill to close after 10 years

Sydney restaurant One Penny Red in Summer Hill to close after 10 years

Multi-award winning Sydney restaurant and bar One Penny Red has announced it is shutting up shop and will be pouring its last glass in coming months. The Summer Hill institution, which has called the 1901-built former post office home for almost a decade, will close on December 31, as the building goes up for sale. … Read more

Bad news for alcohol drinkers as tax on spirits set to rise

Bad news for alcohol drinkers as tax on spirits set to rise

Drinkers are facing another hike in the cost of liquor, with Australia’s tax on spirits set to tip over the $100 per litre mark for the first time. Already paying some of the highest taxes on spirits in the world, Australians are being warned to expect further cost increases. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Bad news for … Read more