‘Let so many down’: Shock Sydney closure
A beloved wellness brand has shocked fans with the news it will cease operations for good this weekend after more than a decade.
Restaurants & Bars
Big changes coming to one state’s night-life
The current state of night-life in one state is now ‘history’ as a raft of new reforms aims to breathe new life into the listless night-time economy.
Diner’s shock at $4 detail on receipt
Australians are losing almost a billon dollars every year to an additional charge many of us don’t even realise we’re paying.
Big mistake that led to Hooters bloodbath
Hooters, famous for its service of beer and wings from scantly clad women, is struggling and industry watchers have said it made scores of mistakes.
Shock number of women binge drinkers revealed
Alarming research has found a growing number of women are drinking alcohol in high-risk numbers despite the health warnings.
MasterChef bar’s ‘heart wrenching’ closure
An award-winning restaurant founded by a former MasterChef contestant has revealed the “heart wrenching” decision to close up shop – just days after being named the state’s best bar.
Aussie fast food chain’s $3bn transformation
Ever wanted to own a Mexican fast food business? Well now you can, with burrito giant Guzman y Gomez going public today in a bid to take on kingpin McDonald’s.
‘Succulent Chinese meal’ man’s epic reunion
The man behind the viral video has reunited with a police officer at the very same Brisbane restaurant where he was arrested 30 years ago.
‘Broken’: Battling cafe’s last-ditch effort
Owners of a struggling Melbourne cafe have issued an unlikely request to their loyal customers in a last-ditch attempt to help their business survive.
KFC forced to drop beloved item from menu
The fast food giant has temporarily removed a fan-favourite snack from the menu at hundreds of stores across two Australian states,
Signs in Domino’s store spark outrage
Two signs in a Domino’s store have sparked a heated online debate about a dreaded fee no one wants to pay in Australia.
Sad reason you pay $20 for a pint
You might have noticed the cost of a beer rising more than usual lately. An industry head says pubs are being squeezed from all sides.
Restaurant’s crazy act against UberEats
An Aussie restaurant owner has revealed he’s fed up with food delivery apps, deciding to ditch them altogether.
Beloved cafe shares heartbreaking news
A beloved cafe has announced its closure after five years, citing the cost of living crisis that is decimating Australia’s hospitality industry.
Man lands $100 an hour Domino’s job
Domino’s Pizza has revealed the successful applicant for a unique $100 an hour job which sparked a nationwide search and hundreds of entries.
‘Not worth it’: Popular restaurant closes
A popular bar and restaurant in Brisbane is shutting down, citing financial pressures in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic.
‘Sweet new twist’ as KFC item returns
A popular KFC menu item that hasn’t been seen on Australian shores since 2021 is back for a limited time only.
Pizza Hut overhauls menu favourite
Pizza Hut has revealed a dramatic overhaul of a menu favourite in its Aussie restaurants, allowing customers to fill up on their favourite pizza toppings at a bargain price.
Iconic eatery shuts down after 73 years
This 73-year-old Aussie burger joint has survived several recessions and a pandemic, but a new threat delivered a fatal blow.
Aussies defend restaurant trend
Aussies have launched a staunch defence of a restaurant trend but venues in the US are returning to traditional methods.
‘1,000 restaurants’: GYG’s shock $2.2bn move
Aussie fast food chain Guzman y Gomez has made a huge announcement on the future of the company which could spark a $200m expansion across the country.
New Melbourne bar slammed as ‘grotesque’
A new themed cocktail bar is coming to Melbourne but a group of activists is calling on the public to boycott it.
Huge restaurant deals in your city revealed
Some of Australia’s best restaurants are offering top meals at bargain prices, in an event that’s become a fixture on the foodie calendar.
$30 meal deal that destroyed iconic chain
For over 50 years, generations have dined at this chain – until one disastrous $17 million decision over some prawns sent it bankrupt.
Grim warning for Aussie hospitality sector
Aussie hospitality businesses have been hit with grim financial forecasting for the year – unless one consumer trend changes.
Fast-food outlet launches two new burgers
An Aussie fast-food favourite is adding two new burgers to their menu to celebrate 20 years of business.
Ultimate guide to Sydney’s next big food scene
The dining out scene has officially moved outside of Sydney’s CBD with one unexpected area showing off its newest offerings. Here are the gems uncovered by Eat Street’s Jenifer Jagielski.
Crave-worthy snack to make a comeback
A cult-favourite fast-food snack will return to the menu after almost a decade following pleas from diehard chicken fans.
‘Tougher than Covid’: Top restaurants to close
Two of the most notable new restaurants on the Sydney dining scene will shut with the owners saying conditions are tougher than Covid.
Top chef reveals why iconic eatery is closing
One of Sydney’s best chefs has revealed why his restaurant, a staple of the city’s dining scene, is closing after 35 years.
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