TV star denied entry because of ‘neck tatts’
A cheeky attempt to get around a popular venue’s rules has gone viral and sparked debate about whether the policy should still exist.
Restaurants & Bars
Why cafe owners kidnapped ex-employee
When two cafe owners noticed that money had been missing from the till, they took matters into their own hands in a bloody workplace dispute.
Cafe menu goes viral for all the right reasons
With $2.50 coffees, $9 pasta and $13 pizzas, is this Australia’s cheapest cafe? This local Italian menu has caused a stir online.
Popular Sydney restaurant shuts its doors
Regulars are devastated a popular inner-city vegetarian restaurant and bar has been forced to shut up shop.
Surprise restaurant named world’s most popular
A restaurant in Sydney’s inner west has been named the world’s most popular restaurant based on a study of Instagram hashtags.
How restaurants plan to win over diners
Restaurant owners are finding creative ways to entice customers to dine in amid increasing cost of living pressures.
Popular bakery praised for simple request
An Instagram-famous bakery has been praised after making a simple request of its customers.
Cult chain plans ‘feathery’ fiesta
A popular Aussie restaurant chain will be pulling out the feathers this Sunday, as it recognises a major cultural celebration.
Restaurants bid to entice customers back
Restaurant owners find creative solutions to entice customers to dine in amid increasing cost of living pressures.
Iconic restaurant shuts up shop after 10 years
A much-loved staple in one of Australia’s biggest tourist hotspots has sadly announced its last day of business.
Fury over cost to toast a sandwich
A Perth cafe customer has been left outraged over the “hidden” cost of the sandwich they purchased.
Grim advert shows iconic Aussie habit is dead
An industry that was once part of the Australian dream is now on its knees as customers turn their back on what was an essential part of life.
‘Strange’: Tiny pub’s big cashless move
A tiny pub in a remote area of Western Australia is drawing national attention – and for many Aussies, it’s for all the right reasons.
Popular restaurant to shut up shop
Staff at a beloved Japanese restaurant in Adelaide’s CBD were given just 24 hours’ notice the venue would close its doors for good.
Beloved restaurant to close after 15 years
Another long-running Melbourne restaurant will call last orders next week after more than a decade, saying that staying open “wasn’t an option”.
Reason iconic clown character vanished
Ronald McDonald is iconic in popular culture. But he was killed off thanks to a sinister movement that took the world by storm.
Residents 800m from bar shut down request
A council’s decision to block a new restaurant from opening past 4pm caught the NSW Premier’s eye – and locals remain dumbfounded.
Billionaire pub baron’s battle with restaurant
Two up-market bar and restaurants have wound up in court over a dispute about their titles, which could “confuse” customers.
’B****’: Family trolled over dining ‘nightmare’
A family of influencers have shared the vile online abuse they received after being caught up in a dispute over a Christmas Day lobster dinner.
‘Is it illegal?’: Restaurant bill hack angers
A woman who was “judged” by hotel staff over her room service order has ignited a huge debate about food bills. Who’s in the right?
Single image proof Sydney has ‘lost its soul’
A single infuriating image is proof that a small minority of whining Aussies are ruining it for everyone else.
Bar’s simple request denied by seven locals
A bitter row has erupted in one of Sydney’s most exclusive areas, all because of one reasonable request.
‘Wildly wacky’: Pizza chain drops new menu
A popular pizza chain has unveiled a surprising suite of new menu items, claiming they are “weirdly irresistible”.
Pasta wars heat up in Sydney suburb
A village-like community will soon be home to a new Italian restaurant, marking the third of the same cuisine within just 200 metres.
Top chef‘s shock restaurant reveal
A top chef has made a surprising announcement that two of his popular eateries will close their doors in a matter of days.
Surprise move after $364 lobster scandal
A ritzy Chinese restaurant has issued a lengthy apology to influencers it accused of faking food poisoning and skipping on a $364 meal.
‘Devastated’: Two popular restaurants shut
Celebrated Sydney chef Josh Niland has announced two of his beloved eateries will permanently close their doors after this weekend.
‘Ridiculous’: Pics show tourist hotspot trouble
Locals have reacted to the “sad” news of a popular eatery closing its doors, joining a growing number of empty storefronts in this iconic tourist hotspot.
‘So sad’: Beloved shop to close
Owners of a popular shop that’s been open for almost 20 years say it’s closing next month after a drop in foot traffic.
Cafe owner’s plea after ‘dog act’
The owner of a popular cafe has called on the thieves who stole a potentially lifesaving piece of equipment to come forward.
Cult fast food chain’s big plans revealed
The chain is taking on fast food giants, with plans to expand across the country.
‘Settle debts’: Iconic Melbourne pub closes
A beloved venue’s owners say they’ve been left with no choice but to close after “exhausting all options” to keep the show going.
Sydney’s ‘great acai wars’ takes surprise turn
The owner of a popular Sydney acai bowl chain who accused a store down the road of copying her menu has revealed what made her issue a legal threat.
Elite suburb rocked by acai store’s note
A cult acai chain with stores all along Sydney’s northern beaches has left a furious note in its window accusing a nearby gelateria of copying its menu.
Australia’s best vanilla slice revealed
A regional bakery has claimed bragging rights as the makers of the best vanilla slice and hot cross bun in Australia.
Man named after alleged fatal pub assault
A man charged with fatally assaulting a bouncer after being ejected from a pub has been formally identified for the first time.
Domino’s plays ‘long game’ as profit drops
Domino’s Pizza has recorded an interim net profit of $58m, as it works on correcting its “missteps” following a difficult period.
Taylor Swift’s insane tip at Sydney restaurant
The pair reportedly spent $620 on the dinner, which included focaccia, olives, and an array of small pasta dishes.
Iconic restaurant prepares to take final bow
One of Adelaide’s best loved restaurants has announced it will close its doors for good after more than two decades.
Aussie brewery’s financial woes revealed
Big Shed Brewing has been placed in administration, but the owners are working on a plan to save the business.
Man at centre of 1-star pub review hits back
A country pub was praised after calling out a troll for leaving a 1-star review insulting one of its regulars. Now, the man has hit back with his own classy response.
Iconic restaurant announces shock closure
An iconic Melbourne restaurant will shut its doors on Sunday after 40 years of trading, leaving behind a substantial legacy.
Surprise new product from fast-food chain
The beloved Aussie fast-food chain is sure the surprise new product is set to be a fan favourite.
Pub’s epic response to 1-star review
A country pub has hit out at a “pathetic keyboard warrior” after they made “disgusting” comments about a customer in an online review.
‘Mess’: Customers slam filthy Macca’s
Footage shows the McDonald’s dining area littered with empty packaging and food and drink spilt on the tables and floor.
Chaotic scenes at popular beach cafe
Police are investigating after the window of a popular restaurant was shattered overnight and glass rained down on the public footpath.
Macca’s so slow locals ‘refuse’ to go
McDonald’s has responded to complaints from customers, who say the food at their local restaurant is anything but “fast”.
‘Significant’ change to Uber Eats delivery
The delivery service has announced an “important” new partnership that will help consumers and restaurants do their bit for the planet.
Hungry Jack’s revives cult items
Aussie fast-food giant Hungry Jack’s has brought back two favourite hamburgers and added two new unexpected dessert items to its summer menu.
Hemmes breaks silence over Totti’s scandal
The owner of one of Sydney’s most popular restaurants has responded to the revelation there is a restaurant in Paris with striking similarities.
Single photo divides Sydney’s elite suburb
A month after going loco over a Mexican fast-food chain’s plans to come to their suburb, locals in a ritzy Sydney neighbourhood are upset again.
Shock as beloved Aussie restaurant collapses
One of the country’s top Japanese restaurants has officially gone into liquidation less than two weeks after sacking 100 staff via email.
Pub where Mary met prince celebrates
The Sydney pub where Aussie-born Mary met her prince have revealed their plans to honour the day they become King and Queen.
Macca’s launches ‘never before seen’ item
McDonald’s has announced a line of “never-before-seen” menu items are launching in Australia – all containing a highly controversial ingredient.
Popular restaurant booking site closes
A popular restaurant booking service is set to cease its operations in Australia due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Targeted’: Ice-cream shop firebombed
Police are investigating whether a fire at an ice-cream shop is linked to a similar blaze at a nearby shopfront.
Popular restaurant shuts immediately
A popular restaurant chain has closed its doors, completely leaving this one state.
‘No, I won’t leave a tip in restaurants’
More and more Australian eateries are expecting a tip – but there’s a reason why Caleb Bond won’t tip Aussie workers.
Inside the night Mary met her prince
The former manager of a Sydney pub reveals the strange gesture that turned an ordinary evening into the beginnings of a modern romance.
TikTok star reveals worst fast foods of 2023
From Vegemite brownies to Hungry Jack’s attempt to take on KFC and Red Rooster, one TikTok star has let loose on eight food and drink fiascos.
Beloved Aussie chef dead at 54
A beloved food writer and restaurateur known as the “King of Breakfast” has died in hospital aged 54.
Restaurant killed, cooked thousands of cats
A Vietnamese restaurant that killed up to 300 cats a month for soup has closed down, with the owner calling for a ban on the country’s cat meat trade.
Leafy suburb erupts over 24/7 Mexican chain
A popular Mexican chain restaurant has divided an exclusive community as they propose a 24/7 restaurant.
Horror find inside popular Macca’s
A “rat infestation” has been reported inside a popular McDonald’s but disgruntled workers say “nothing is being done”.
Beloved chain puts venues in administration
A restaurant made popular by Tiktok will no longer operate 16 venues after placing them into administration, with more than 250 staff out of a job after Christmas.
Classic Aussie pub feed under threat
A quintessential Australian pub meal is under threat as rising costs force venues to substitute key ingredients.
Aussies hit back at ‘cancerous’ trend
Aussies have taken to social media to lash restaurants aggressively pushing tipping describing the practice as “cancerous” and “predatory”.
Outrage over major change at restaurant
The popular fast food restaurant has left customers fuming after they discovered the big menu change.
‘Stoked’: Nightclub’s new insane hours
In a state first, one nightclub is staying open until breakfast in the hope of attracting new customers and making the city competitive.
‘Robbery’: Macca’s raises price of fan fave
Furious McDonald’s fans have expressed their outrage after the fast food outlet raised the price of a beloved item by a whopping 44 per cent.
Cult favourite returns to Macca’s
The infamous sandwich will be available in Australian McDonald’s restaurants for the first time in three year, along with other familiar favourites and a new beverage “co-created with AI”.
‘Desperate’ Aussie pub’s bizarre job ad
Though slammed by some as “unprofessional”, the bizarre job advert has seemingly had the desired effect, saving the “desperate” local pub.
‘Taking the piss’: Fury at Aussie menu change
Aussies have been appalled by the jump in prices at a Chinese restaurant, declaring it “shrinkflation manifest”.
‘I was kicked out of a pub for not talking’
One of the biggest problems with Sydney’s nightlife has always been bouncers. As I found out when I was asked to leave a pub for not talking.
Sydney Israeli restaurant hit by vandals
Police have commenced investigations after a popular Sydney Israeli restaurant was spray-painted with “child murder” and “steal our identity”.
Footage showing Burger chain set alight amid conflict tension
A burger store branch owned by a prominent pro-Palestine advocate has been burned in a “suspicious” fire.
Influencer’s stunning claim about iconic cafe
An iconic Sydney cafe is facing controversy after a TikTok influencer alleged that her car tyre was slashed for using its parking lot.
‘Tired of it’: Hated restaurant act
Aussies either love or hate this one divisive restaurant trend, but it doesn’t look like it will be going anywhere anytime soon.
Cult favourite burger chain closes doors
After nearly seven years, the iconic eatery has closed its doors for the final time, promising it will remain on the fast-food scene in a “major pivot”.
Rise in surprise restaurant fee
The cost of living continues to spike as businesses increase the cost or shrink their product. And now a new restaurant trend is pinching more from your pocket.
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