Drinks
- Opinion
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We Greeks know coffee and I’m telling you, servo coffee is the best
As I get older, I become more aware of the importance of rituals. My small joy is lining up at the coffee machine at my regular petrol station for a $2 cup.
- Fotis Kapetopoulos
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Red wine for Melburnians, sav blanc for Sydneysiders – and lattes for all
Food delivery app data shows NSW residents want sauvignon blanc, lemonade and cola delivered to their door, while Victorians want red wine and VB.
- Madeleine Heffernan
How to tell if a red wine will age well
A quick guide to avoid ending up with a tired and stale old wine.
- Huon Hooke
Australian fine wines are world-class. So why don’t they dominate our drinks lists?
Our wines win trophies all over the world, but many restaurant lists still draw heavily on imports.
- Katie Spain
Punch Lane’s long-delayed wine wonderland opens with 150 drops by the glass
Can’t afford to splurge on an expensive bottle? Buy a glass instead at this CBD newcomer run by a former Ten Minutes by Tractor sommelier.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Opinion
- Europe
Terrible French coffee is causing controversy in Paris. I’m not surprised
Australians have quickly become the world’s most painful coffee snobs – our Olympians even brought their own baristas to Paris.
- Ben Groundwater
Is it still possible to find a cheap coffee? Yes, if you know where (and when) to look
Smart cafe operators are offering happy hours, discounts or other deals. And in some cases it doesn’t matter which milk you drink.
- Emma Breheny
Batch brew on tap, fluffy eggs: This may be the city coffee and brunch spot we’ve been waiting for
The coffee-roasting favourite opens its seventh location on Melbourne’s premier dining strip. And yes, it’s open on weekends, too.
- Tomas Telegramma
Do you judge a wine bottle by its label? The origins of some Australian designs might surprise
Wine labels are like any other kind of label: they’re designed to sell the product. But what’s the story behind some of our popular brands?
- Huon Hooke
A drone delivered my latte, and it was not what I expected
Restaurant reviewer Dani Valent road tests DoorDash’s new delivery service, ordering three items: a hot coffee, a frozen juice and a toastie.
- Dani Valent
- Opinion
- Non-alcoholic drinks
Sober thoughts: Non-alcoholic drinks trend is shaping Perth venues
At the halfway mark of Dry July, our food writer reflects on the growing interest in sobriety and its effect on restaurants, dining out and food culture generally.
- Max Veenhuyzen
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