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.
Food & Drink
‘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.
Bill shock after Gordon Ramsay menu mistake
A diner at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants was left with an insanely high dinner bill of $830 for two, due to a simple but unforgiving menu mistake.
Social media blows up over Bali McDonald’s
Australians may not be able to travel to Bali for a while yet, but that doesn’t mean our minds cannot be blown away by their McDonald’s menu offering.
Fancy eatery in WA named Australia’s best
A fine dining restaurant in an inner suburb of Perth has been named the best in Australia by travellers in a new global ranking.
Australia’s insane $24 nutella treat
Loosen your belts and get your sweet tooth ready, because this new after dark dessert bar in Sydney is about as indulgent as it gets.
Never do this when cooking pasta
It’s a video that’s been viewed more than 24 million times, and shows one thing Italians seriously oppose when cooking pasta.
Big voucher change for millions of Aussies
Millions will be given a longer period to use their Dine and Discover vouchers in NSW, with residents now able to also use them on takeaway.
Moment at McDonald’s baffles the world
A TikTok user has zoomed in on some interesting moments on Google Earth and found an unusual scene at a McDonald’s drive-through.
Customer’s stunning decision on receipt
A restaurant has revealed a stunning gesture made on a receipt by a man who ordered just $50 worth of food while dining out for lunch.
Bartender’s ‘creep’ receipt goes viral
A bartender saved two women from being hit on by a creepy customer by passing them a note disguised as a receipt – and went viral online for the quick-thinking move.
US tourist baffled by Aussie ‘Macca’s’
An American globetrotter, who has visited 194 countries, said there’s one thing about Australia’s relationship with McDonald’s that left him stumped.
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