‘Autopilot for coffee’: New-age tech replacing baristas to save money
Hundreds of Melbourne cafes are replacing baristas with futuristic tech to help stop coffee prices rising above $6 a cup and manage skyrocketing wages.
Food & Wine
10 soul-warming wines under $30 to fight the winter chill
Drink well on a budget with these soul-warming wines bound to put a smile on your face this winter.
Delicious things to put in your mouth this July
From bouncy pork and wonton dumplings, the ultimate two-bite crumpet and left-of-field take on the parmigiana — these are the hottest dishes we’re putting in our mouths this winter.
Nine hot new restaurant openings to put in the diary
From a posh Indian diner to a flame-powered Greek tavern — mark your calendar, as these hot new Melbourne restaurants are launching this winter and beyond.
‘Gone to the dogs’: Angry St Kilda locals furious over pub takeover
The recent sale of the iconic Prince of Wales to hospo giant Australian Venue Co has left locals fuming, with some saying the take over is a “disgrace” for family-run pubs.
Malvern welcomes another new Italian restaurant
Thought there were too many Italian restaurants in Malvern? Now another modern eatery slinging wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas has moved into the neighbourhood.
St Kilda’s The Prince hotel sold to pub giant
St Kilda’s famous Prince of Wales pub has been snapped up by the nation’s second-largest hotels group which already owns the nearby Espy.
St Kilda’s glam hotel restaurant embraces edgy era
Troubled Fitzroy Street has been the kiss of death for restaurants— but will Prince Dining Room’s new Sydney chef mark the turning of the tide?
Iconic St Kilda hotel sells to local buyer
A local buyer with a hospitality past has bought St Kilda’s historic Tolarno Hotel, set up by cherished Melbourne artist Mirka Mora and her husband Georges in the 60s.
Melbourne chef makes surprise career move
She’s behind one of the city’s smallest, in-demand restaurants that once boasted an 8000-person waitlist. Now Chae is making a surprise career move.
Lunch at this road trip-worthy Queenscliff diner is a steal
$10 wines, mains for about $30 and pub-friendly fish and chips — this coastal hidden gem is making waves for its great-value eats.
Chef Scott Pickett’s $10m Melb restaurant move
Acclaimed celebrity chef and television host Scott Pickett is cooking up a deal to sell the home of his Bourke St bistro Chancery Lane. Find out what’s on the menu.
Eat like a top chef at these hidden city gems
Think you’re across Melbourne’s foodie hotspots? Vue de monde chef Hugh Allen shares his favourite places to eat and drink — including this off-the-radar-gem.
$99 for steak? World-class butcher isn’t cheap, but worth your time
Spending top-dollar on steak seems outrageous in this cash-strapped climate, but this world-class Armadale butcher and fine diner is proving why it’s among the world’s best steakhouses.
Bentleigh bakery named among world’s best pastry shops
A Bentleigh bakery with 30 metre-long queues on weekends has made a prestigious global list for its sweet treats.
Hearty dishes to warm the soul this winter
Iconic Melbourne chef Raymond Capaldi shares his tips and tricks to surviving winter feasting — including a sweet dessert that’ll top everyone’s list.
‘Glass half full’: Lucas backs CBD in $1bn skyscraper project
Chin Chin boss Chris Lucas has thrown his support behind Melbourne’s struggling CBD, revealing he’s planning to open not one — but two — new restaurants as part of a $1bn project.
Carbonara cocktails? Malvern’s new Italian takes daring risks
This quirky neighbourhood restaurant is pulling out all stops to stand out from the crowd — in both baffling and brilliant ways.
Cape Schanck farm scores top produce nomination
A Mornington Peninsula farm has been named among the state’s best for its top-tier produce.
5 foodie hotspots to try in happening Hobart
Heading down south? You won’t be short of places to eat and drink in Tassie’s capital.
Six winter dishes to warm the soul this June
An onion soup that will transport you to Paris, a mean cheeseburger and a baked-to-order chocolate chip cookie are some of the treats bound to warm you up this June.
Dark Mofo cancelled? Turns out it’s not
Hobart’s edgy winter festival made headlines when news broke of its cancellation. But the event is still going ahead this year — and the organisers have explained the reason behind the mixed signals.
Victorians may still be slugged Suburban Rail Loop tax
Victorians may still be slapped with another tax to plug the Suburban Rail Loop’s multi-billion budget black hole — with the Allan government refusing to be drawn on the issue.
‘Out of touch’: New restaurant body slams wages hike
Upping the minimum and award wages will only lead to more restaurant closures and higher menu prices, according to a newly formed hospitality body.
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