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Inside the street-level Carlton Draught bar.

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
Sydney’s roast chicken territories.

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
Crab spaghetti with fermented chilli and lemon crumb is a Via Porta favourite that’s come across to Lucci.

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
Queen Chow Manly will close on August 5.

Merivale to close popular Manly Wharf restaurant Queen Chow

It’s the latest closure at the beachside dining precinct.

  • Sarah Norris
Lankan Filling Station to close.

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
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Aegli chef Ioannis Kasidokostas with his wife and business partner Maria Tsilfoglou.

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
Woman and Revolution’s Bridget Raffal (left) and Sophie Otton.

‘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
Inaugural award winner Nicole Sharrad at The Age Good Food Guide Awards in 2025.

A $10,000 opportunity for young guns of restaurant service launches

Applications are now open for a prize for the most talented front-of-house star in Victoria. The winner will be recognised by The Age Good Food Guide in October.

  • Emma Breheny
Hearty British-Euro plates include oxtail, snail and bone marrow pie.

First look: French Saloon and Kirk’s complete their Hardware Lane triple threat with Le Pub

This handsome new boozer is the place for hearty pies, beer on tap and the anything-goes atmosphere of Australia’s best pubs.

  • Kosa Monteith
Acclaimed chef Mark Best is keen to challenge preconceptions about high-altitude dining.

To Infinity and beyond: Mark Best takes over Sydney Tower’s revolving restaurant

Since closing fine-diner Marque nearly 10 years ago, one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs has unexpectedly announced he’ll take over the iconic venue.

  • Scott Bolles

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