‘10 out of 10’: Aussie’s insane KFC find
An Aussie KFC fanatic says the fast food chain have created a burger overseas that needs to come Down Under immediately.
Food & Drink
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.
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.
Coles and Arnott’s team up to launch limited edition hot cross buns
Coles has teamed up with Arnott’s Biscuits to offer limited edition Iced VoVo and Pizza Shapes hot cross buns.
Branson’s Vegemite reaction goes viral
Sir Richard Branson has shared a clip biting into a Vegemite toast – and his reaction is absolutely hilarious.
Aussie spot that has the nation’s best pies
This place has more homemade pie outlets per square kilometre than anywhere in Australia. And an epic road trip will take you to every one.
Mum brutally shamed over $227 bill
A cash-strapped mum has unleashed on a group of friends, after being asked to pay a whopping $227 for a dinner that only cost her $35.
‘That’s insane’: Truth about US tipping
An American waitress on $3 an hour has explained how a table with a bad tip can actually cost her money.
Disbelief as restaurant sells raw chicken dish
A blogger has reviewed a restaurant’s specialty dish of raw chicken, with social media users claiming the video made them feel ill.
Wild $15,000 members-only sushi restaurant
A luxe sushi restaurant is set to open its doors next year in Miami — and if you want to dine there, you’ll need to fork out $15,000.
Gross business class menu item baffles
Business class passengers on this flight could not believe what they were seeing when choosing appetisers from their in-flight menu.
Jamie Oliver’s tip to slash your grocery bill
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says there’s one food people are wasting their money on.
US tourist’s brutal review of British food
An American tourist did not hold back when reviewing the food she ate in the UK – with many back home agreeing there is one big difference.
MasterChef star ‘living dream’ four years on
Gary Mehigan says he is “living the dream” since departing from the show and while the famous trio’s sudden exit was a surprise to many, it wasn’t to them.
Bad news for Aussie wine drinkers
Global wine production is likely to drop to a six-decade low this year, with figures in Australia also looking bleak with experts blaming one thing.
$7 dish tourists can’t get enough of
If you visit this popular destination, there’s a dish every tourist swears by that you must try — and it won’t burn a hole in your wallet
’Incredible’ find hidden behind grey door
LA Tourism CEO Adam Burke has dished on the best “hidden gems” Aussie tourists need to know about his home city.
Outrage as Coles van parks in disability spot
A Coles delivery truck has angered residents after it was photographed parked in a disability parking space.
Surprising Aussie island No.2 in the world
A secluded island in Australia has taken out the No.2 spot in Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-travel destinations.
Insane Aussie bar ranked best in world
It’s not surprising why this Aussie bar made it on the World’s 50 Best Bars list for 2023 – and it’s not the only one to represent the country.
‘He’s a big boy’: Chris’ chef spills diet secrets
Chris Hemsworth’s private chef has worked with the star for years, even moving to Byron Bay for him, and he’s revealed the meals behind his ripped rig.
‘This is insane’: $155 Sydney buffet goes viral
A seafood dinner buffet in Sydney has gone viral on TikTok, with many raving about how “epic” it is.
The $4 wine you want at your Xmas table
Curtis Stone’s festive feast face-off: Christmas roast pork, glazed ham and turkey washed down with a $4 sauvignon blanc.
One thing Aussies refuse to give up
There is one luxury Aussies refuse to give up on despite the cost of living pressures – more so than Americans and Brits.
Surprise Aussie dish taking over New York
There’s an Aussie dish that New Yorkers can’t seem to get enough of — and you wouldn’t believe what it is.
Unusual flavour Australia’s top ice cream
The crème-de-la-crème of Australia’s ice cream, cheeses, milks, yoghurts and butters have been put to the judgment of discerning palettes.
Reporter brutally mocked over dinner bill
A New York Times columnist has apologised for complaining about the price of his airport restaurant bill after being widely mocked online.
Tourist calls cops over $1k seafood dish
A tourist thought her dish was going to cost $34 but it instead cost more than $1000 – so she called the police.
Australia’s best meat pie revealed
More than 1500 pies have been tasted to find Australia’s best, with a bakery’s chunky steak pie taking out the major prize.
Surprise state has best coffee in Australia
This cafe goes to extreme lengths to make sure your coffee is perfect, and it has won it the title of best flat white in Australia.
Aussies in disbelief at US food ‘discovery’
Americans are reviewing a “new food hack” absolutely baffling Aussies who can’t believe they are just trying it for the first time.
Tourist forced to pay to have sandwich cut in half
A restaurant owner has defended an unexpected charge on a diner’s bill saying “we had to use two plates instead of one”. Do you agree?
‘Never noticed’: Milk detail baffling Aussies
A British expat was shocked to learn about a specific supermarket milk detail – and her discovery has even left some Aussies stunned.
Popular Aussie snack company collapses
The company, which sells its snacks at Woolies and Coles, has entered voluntary administration.
Best pubs to watch FIFA Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup officially kicks off on July 20, but if you can’t get to a game, fear not, there’s plenty of pubs showing it.
Wild way Qantas chooses wine menu
We all love a cheeky wine-tasting, but an event that sees participants sample 1400 glasses across five days might be too much for many.
Iconic Aussie delicacy everyone must try
When tourists think about culinary dishes from Down Under — snags, Vegemite toast and meat pies often come to mind, but have you ever heard of these?
American tastes Bunnings snag for first time
An American DJ has been blown away by his first snag in bread from Bunnings, but some Aussies claim he did it wrong.
Lunch that costs almost $200k a head
Would you pay almost $200,000 for lunch? What about if it was in luxury hot air balloon on the edge of space?
Bizarre drink flavour Aussies travel to taste
There is one sentence that always shocks tourists visiting this distillery in a scenic Australian town.
Customer’s act at busy cafe shocks staff
A regular customer’s act at an understaffed cafe in Queensland has shocked staff.
‘Tastes like rich’: Crazy cost of coffee
There is a very specific reason this hotel’s cappuccino costs a whopping $32.
Insane cost of this Macca’s burger
How much are you willing to pay for a Macca’s burger? Well, one country sells a burger for a pretty crazy price, making it the most expensive in the world.
‘I host naked parties for strangers’
Strangers in this lively city are joining up for vegan dinner parties where clothing is not allowed – and it’s application only.
Waitress blasts tourists’ $100 tip
An waitress has slammed a group of tourists for leaving her with a 10 per cent tip after they were “over the moon” about her service.
Mind-blowing fact about popular item
It’s a treat Aussies are obsessed with – consuming 31 tonnes of it in just two months – but there’s a detail in this sweet item not many may be aware of.
Australia’s best vanilla slice revealed
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Not Christmas. Not Eurovision. This is when you find out where to get the country’s best vanilla slice.
‘Unassuming’: Details on mystery Nobu diner
The generous Nobu mystery diner who paid for everyone’s meal has been described as an “unassuming looking guy”, but his act has caused a bit of a stir.
Mystery diner pays ‘every’ bill at Nobu
It’s not something you would expect, especially at a pricey, fine dining restaurant which is why diners were left “shocked” by the stranger’s random act.
Famous restaurant hits back over $68 pasta
The owner of Bondi’s famous Icebergs has responded after copping heat over an expensive pasta dish.
Sisters’ sweet idea makes $4m in 12 months
It started in their kitchen and has now expanded to stores all over Sydney, with the sisters’ sweet idea turning over $4 million already for 2023.
‘I told a restaurant to put their prices up’
This Sydney diner was so shocked at the price of her dinner for two, she told the restaurant they should increase their prices.
Tourists cop crazy $1200 bill for a few snacks
A couple was hit with a staggering bill while dining at a notorious Greek restaurant in Mykonos with a reputation for “ripping people off”.
Australia’s best burger named
A holiday hot spot has been declared home of Australia’s best burger, as the man behind the creation reveals the key to his winning dish.
Salt Bae diner shares staggering $12K bill
A diner has revealed how he racked up a $12,000 bill at Salt Bae’s restaurant – and he doesn’t even eat steak.
Kiwi chef slams ‘lazy’ Aussie workers
A Kiwi chef working in Australian kitchens has sparked a heated debate online after claiming Aussies have a poor work ethic.
Aussies stumped by pub item from 1972
Aussies have shared their surprise at the “unbelievable” prices of a pub lunch menu from 1972, but one dish has left the internet baffled.
Woman finds insect in Hungry Jack’s burger
A woman has been confronted with a nightmare scenario after biting into a fast food burger.
Subtle change to fish and chip shops
It may be a subtle change but for some Aussie diners it will make all the difference when they next buy seafood from their local chippie.
Qantas hits back after new meal complaint
The Australian airline has issued a strong defence of its new menu range despite one customer’s claim there still aren’t enough options.
I travelled 7 hours for this $2 egg sandwich
They say there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. I’m going to add a third to that list — the egg salad sandwich from a convenience store in Tokyo.
Ramsay’s insane price for Christmas dinner
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is charging a whopping $485 to dine at one of his London restaurants on Christmas Day — and you don’t even get a drink.
Children’s drink recalled over choking hazard
An urgent recall has been issued for a flavoured drink product amid fears it could cause serious injury or even death.
Aussie exposes cult burger chain with 2 pics
It’s no secret Australia is currently at the mercy of inflation – but now an Insta-famous Australian burger chain has been called out for ‘shrinkflation’.
‘Beaten down’: Terrible news for Melburnians
Melbourne is bracing for a wave of iconic venues to shut their doors in coming months as “beaten down and broken” business throw in the towel.
Waitress loses it over ‘insulting’ tip
A waitress has unleashed on a group of customers who not only stayed more than an hour past the restaurant’s closing, but left an “insulting” tip.
$24 proves America has changed forever
I was busting to get back to visit friends and my favourite delights in NYC, but when I checked my bank account I was shocked.
Surprise winner of Australia’s best pie
A road trip isn’t really complete without a pit stop to grab a meat pie. Now, the best one in the country has been revealed.
Australia’s best fancy restaurant revealed
TripAdvisor has announced the country’s best fine dining restaurant – and it’s not located in Sydney or Melbourne.
Bizarre Macca’s food item goes viral
It’s a Macca’s unlike anything you have ever seen before – with a menu like no other. But there’s one item that has baffled many.
Qantas backflips on food amid backlash
The flying kangaroo was slammed this week for ditching vegetarian meal options on some flights — but it’s now increasing the offering.
Melbourne night life recovering from Covid
Despite having some of the world’s strictest lockdown restrictions during the pandemic, the number of night time establishments in Melbourne is up.
‘Like thieves’: Fury over Woolies’ checkout
Woolworths has faced backlash over new technology it is trialling in some stores, with customers saying they’re being treated “like a f***ing thief”.
Strange way to make plane food taste better
If you’re in the group of travellers who think plane food resembles soggy cardboard, there’s a bizarre trick that can improve the taste.
‘Ridiculous’: Qantas food move slammed
The flying kangaroo has been slammed over ditching meal options on some of its domestic flights – but it has explained why.
Man steals lobsters from Chinese restaurant
Footage has surfaced of a brazen seafood theft at a popular Chinese restaurant in Sydney’s Chinatown.
Man loses it over girlfriend’s flight dish
A man has slammed his girlfriend for eating a certain dish on a flight, despite complaints about the “smell”.
7-Eleven doubles price of popular servo item
Gone are the days of pulling into your local servo for this all-time favourite and scoring it at its famously super cheap price.
US man’s ‘mind blowing’ Vegemite discovery
A US man who bought a jar of Vegemite a few years back, was shocked by what he found at the bottom of the jar.
Restaurants move to ban BYO
It’s a staple of Aussie dining, but bringing your own booze is being shut down. It’s one of several new trends – some you’ll love, some not so much – coming to restaurants near you.
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