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With no one to take over, Australia’s oldest Chinese restaurant is closing
Toi Shan has been serving the Bendigo community for more than 70 years. Its owners are now retiring and will take the final order for lemon chicken next week.
- Dani Valent
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- Coming soon
Pilu chef Giovanni Pilu to open spin-off Italian restaurant at iconic Toaster building
The husband-and-wife team behind the award-winning Freshwater venue have said it would take something big to entice them to the Sydney CBD.
- Scott Bolles
- Exclusive
- Just open
Sydney’s first steak frites-only restaurant, by the Rockpool team, is now open
The star of the show is a 220-gram scotch fillet from Gippsland producer O’Connor with chips for $48.
- Scott Bolles and Erina Starkey
- Exclusive
- Just open
A Carlton Draught bar, private karaoke: Inside a city pub’s $12m facelift, plus five more to try
A Russell Street pub is now four storeys of sport, city views and vintage style. But it’s not the only new pub ready to kick your winter blues.
- Tomas Telegramma
El Jannah’s new store redraws Sydney’s ‘Red Rooster Line’
Sydney isn’t just divided by postcodes – it’s also split by charcoal chicken chains. Now, the rapidly expanding Lebanese business, launched in Granville in 1998, has pushed well past the boundary.
- Erina Starkey
An Italian sibling squad lights up Ivanhoe with their latest venue
The family behind Via Porta in Melbourne’s east have created another stunning space for big flavours and warm hospitality. And it’s set to add spark to a sleepy strip.
- Daniela Frangos
Merivale to close popular Manly Wharf restaurant Queen Chow
It’s the latest closure at the beachside dining precinct.
- Sarah Norris
Sydney’s only hatted Sri Lankan restaurant is closing. Hop to it to eat one last hopper
O Tama Carey’s Lankan Filling Station was awarded a hat in every edition of the Good Food Guide during its seven-year run.
- Erina Starkey
First look: This Greek newcomer in South Melbourne cranks up the creativity
Humble Greek cooking is having a moment. But at Aegli, a Greek-born chef with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens is remixing the cuisine in unexpected ways.
- Tomas Telegramma
‘Why can’t we be the catalyst for change?’ Women fight for safer, fairer hospitality workplaces
Giving women practical tools and skills is the key to improving the industry, advocates say. Plus, the events to book near you.
- Bianca Hrovat
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