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.
Food & Drink
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.
Waiter’s ‘vulgar’ remark to teenage girl
An interactive eatery, which brands itself on its rude waitstaff, is undergoing a “thorough investigation” after a staffer made a “vulgar” remark to a young girl.
‘What the hell’: Man’s shock at plane meal
Most passengers don’t expect much when they’re flying with a budget airline, but this man was hoping for a little more effort with his sandwich.
World’s best restaurant for 2022 revealed
Sadly Australia didn’t make the cut but one country has proved its cultural cuisine is the best after dominating the prestigious awards.
Pub reveals insane list of brutal rules
From not using your phone to leaving kids outside, here’s a list of strict rules introduced at this popular pub – and why they’re here to stay.
Entire country runs out of Macca’s burgers
It sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but for one country just hours from Australia – Big Macs and even Cheeseburgers are off the menu.
‘Best’: Surprise Qantas dish everyone wants
Out of the hundreds of recipes Qantas creates every year, there is one dish that is the most wanted – and it may not be what you think.
British expat confused by Aussie milk
A British expat has gone viral on TikTok for sharing her confusion over Australia’s “complicated” milk range.
‘Disgusting’ Melbourne Macca’s goes viral
A video of a McDonald’s in Melbourne has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with the state of the store described as “disgusting”.
Aussies set to lose millions in hours
If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the NSW government’s freebie scheme, you better get to it, because it expires tonight.
US woman roasted over Aussie coffee dig
A US tourist has been slammed online after she shared a clip on “What not to do in Australia” – including a shock claim about Aussie coffee.
Food bill reveals ‘ridiculous’ surcharge
A restaurant receipt has revealed a sneaky new surcharge for a popular ingredient, as a dire shortage grips the nation.
‘Idiotic’: Plan for iconic Aussie beach lashed
A council decision to grant a three year extension to a controversial trial taking place on a popular Aussie has been met with fury.
‘Breastaurant’ waitresses go viral in video
A couple who work at a “breastaurant” in Florida say they’re so attractive, they haul in hundreds each day in tips for their service.
Mum and daughter’s shock at $900 bill
A mum and daughter were left in shock when they were given a $990 bill for just two cocktails and a plate of food at a restaurant on the Greek island of Mykonos.
What Americans don’t get about Australia
An Aussie man has found it hard to stomach US attitudes to Australian cuisine, as they label our food “boring”.
‘Iconic’ salad will now cost you $2700
It may just look like a health dish you’d order for lunch, but this salad will sent you back a couple of grand — but there’s a good reason why.
Bizarre way you should actually eat a burger
No matter where you are in the world, burgers are a fan favourite. But one restaurant chain claims we have been eating them wrong all this time.
Premier’s plea as Covid restrictions ease
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has made an urgent plea to everyone in his state to do one thing.
Tiny Aussie wine region taking on the world
It’s one of the smallest wine regions in Australia, but the people running the show have big plans for this picturesque spot.
‘Tear down this ad’: Pub favourite outrage
It’s the sliver of cooked chook that gets more attention than it probably should. And as far as outrage goes, this ad has sparked a fair bit of it.
Why Nigella is heading to Australia
Culinary superstar Nigella Lawson will treat foodies with a visit to one Australian city next month as she reunites with a former TV co-star.
Creepy feature in restaurant photo
No one really wants a frightful dining experience. And yet scaring the patrons is the bread and butter of these eateries around the world.
Surprise winner of Australia’s best meat pie
The humble meat pie is a road trip favourite. Now the best pie in the country has been crowned – but it might be tough for some Aussies to try this summer.
Why chocolatier dumped ‘Bottle of Boobs’
A chocolate factory has scrapped its ‘Bottle of Boobs’ product after the company faced a barrage of criticism online for one thing.
Surprise winner of Australia’s best hot chips
Coast to coast, city to city, the hunt for Australia’s best hot chips has come to an end — and the winner may have you surprised.
Fury at celebrity chef’s $1200 dish
A celebrity chef, known as ‘Salt Bae’, has been slammed over the astonishing prices in his new London restaurant – after a receipt showing the cost of a single steak went viral.
Urgent recall on contaminated ham
The ACCC has flagged a listeria contamination in 250g vacuum bags of ham sold in IGA stores in two states.
Fury as iconic restaurant closes its doors
Lockdown restrictions have forced one of Sydney’s most famous restaurants to go into voluntary administration – and people are not happy.
Celeb chef selling meat pie for $99
The humble meat pie has been given a very expensive glow-up for lockdown dinners by one of Australia’s top chefs, Neil Perry.
Cafes, pubs want to force jab on workers
A new poll suggested a staggering amount of hospitality employers would support state and territory government’s mandating vaccinations on workers within the industry.
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