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#BCWP2023 #BCWP23 #TraditionsInMotion #Tokyo2023 Tokyo, Japan, 07 June 2023 Turkish chef Ebru Baybara has been named the 2023 Basque Culinary World Prize winner for utilising gastronomy as a powerful force for integration, empowering women from both Turkey and Syria, dismantling prejudices, and showcasing the riches of cultural exchange. From distributing hot meals to thousands afterContinue reading “TURKISH CHEF EBRU BAYBARA DEMIR WINS THE BASQUE CULINARY WORLD PRIZE 2023”

The world-class chef will be swapping his chef whites for racewear as he invites guests at Brisbane’s premier racing carnival to enjoy a taste of Southeast Asia trackside Executive Chef at The Star, Luke Nguyen has been appointed by Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) as Culinary Ambassador for its famous racing carnival, The Star Stradbroke SeasonContinue reading “LUKE NGUYEN ANNOUNCED AS CULINARY AMBASSADOR FOR THE STARSTRADBROKE SEASON”

Weekly vegetarian banquets by an ex-Ottolenghi chef for just $39, plus local wines on tap On 20 June, Richmond wine bar WAYGOOD will launch Neighbourhood Nights, warming up Tuesdays throughout winter with a weekly-changing vegetarian banquet that nods to newly-appointed Head Chef Brad Cunningham’s time helming Ottolenghi in London. “I love the generosity of MiddleContinue reading “WAYGOOD LAUNCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD NIGHTS”

French-Australian Chef To Be Honoured By The French Government On Monday, 29 May, celebrated French-Australian chef, Jacques Reymond will be awarded the prestigious Medaille de Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite Agricole (Knight Of The Order of Agricultural Merit). Taking place at L’Hôtel Gitan in Prahran, the ceremony will be attended by French Ambassador to Australia, H.E Mr Jean-Pierre Thébault who will personally travelContinue reading “Jacques Reymond Awarded Chevalier De l’Ordre National du Mérite Agricole”

Introducing RP Hour, a generous, two-hour window when a value-added bar menu of premium snacks, select cocktails and a Sommelier’s Selection of wines by the glass are available for guests in the elegant Rockpool Sydney bar. Slip into the evening Rockpool style, Monday to Friday from 4pm-6pm, with a relaxed menu designed to help guestsContinue reading “Rockpool Sydney Raises the Bar, Launches RP Hour”

There’s no better place to celebrate Mother’s Day than at an Australian Venue Co pub in Brisbane! Regatta Hotel – Mother’s Day High Tea543 Coronation Drive ToowongSunday 14th May, 11 am – 1pmhttps://regattahotel.com.au/event/mothers-day-high-tea/ The Wickham – Bottomless High Tea308 Wickham St, Fortitude ValleySunday 14th May from 11amhttps://thewickham.com.au/events/mothers-day-high-tea/ The Boundary Hotel – Bottomless Spritz Brunch137 BoundaryContinue reading “Celebrate Mother’s Day at these Brisbane pubs”

Located in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydneysiders will find Fauna. A modern neighbourhood restaurant, featuring contemporary Australian cuisine, tucked away in a stunning terrace, perfect for a quick bite on a Tuesday night, a date on a Wednesday, lunch with the girls, dinner with friends – and everything in between. Fauna hosts three spaces.Continue reading “Introducing ‘Fauna’ a dining experience built around a curious connection – to our food, to each other, and to the world around us”

1pm-9pm, Sundays | Price: Chef’s Choice menu $88pp + corkage fee $15  Somm Sundays is taking flight at Redbird Chinese in Redfern. The modern Chinese restaurant is calling all budding somms and wine enthusiasts to delve into their personal collection and pluck out their favourite bottle to bring along for a specially curated lunch orContinue reading “Somm Sundays take flight at Redbird Chinese”

Spice Temple’s much-loved, lunch-time noodles are back by popular demand, giving guests a quick bar lunch option that is value-packed and brimful of premium produce. Each bowl of fragrant noodles bears Spice Temple’s signature regional Chinese stamp and can be paired with a Tsing Tao beer or a glass of white or red wine forContinue reading “Spice Temple Sydney brings back lunch-time noodles, new bar menu”

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay comes to Aria, a three-night, never been done before residency, will take place on 8, 9 and 10 May. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay comes to Aria will tell a story that is many years in the making. From Gordon Ramsay and Matt Moran’s friendship of over 25 years, to the decades of mentoring that has allowed for theContinue reading “Gordon Ramsay’s 3 Michelin-starred RESTAURANT GORDON RAMSAY comes to two-hatted Aria”

Fancy foodies are invited to toast to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (April 12) in the most decadent way possible with a limited edition, luxe cheese and caviar toastie, paired with a flute of Mumm bubbles. Created by Hatted French chef, Clement Marchais, the decadent dish elevates the humble toastie to mouth-watering levels, bringing aContinue reading “Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day at Lorraine’s Bistro with Australia’s Bougiest French-inspired Cheese Toastie!”

Melbourne-made chilli condiment Bippi has teamed up with rooftop haven Johnny’s Green Room for a week-long celebration of Italian heat, featuring a chilli-inspired food and cocktail menu from Sunday 23rd to Sunday 30th April 2023. Bippi Chilli Week at Johnny’s Green Room will combine generations of Italian flavour with the highest quality Australian produce, soContinue reading “Bippi turns up the heat with a special week-long chilli menu at Johnny’s Green Room”

Me-Gal restaurant, located within the elegant Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, will open to the public for the first time on Thursday 30 March 2023. Located in a harbourside enclave on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the city skyline, Me-Gal offers a dining experience that promisesContinue reading “Me-Gal restaurant – a harbourside dining experience within Sydney’s Lower North Shore”

The ultimate lunch special available every day Botswana Butchery Sydney is set to serve up a luxurious lunchtime special, offering diners a delicious half-lobster with unlimited fries for just $29.95pp from 27th March. Enjoyed whilst taking in the sights from Botswana Butchery’s balcony or rooftop seating, the affordable yet decadent seafood fare is the perfectContinue reading “Enjoy Lobster & Bottomless Fries at Botswana Butchery Sydney For Under $30!”

The humanitarian crisis after Syria and Türkiye’s earthquake destruction has left more than 850,000 children homeless and millions of others needing food, supplies, emergency medical and psychosocial assistance. On the ground in Syria for more than 50 years and Türkiye for more than 70, humanitarian aid organisation UNICEF is working to provide everything from hygieneContinue reading “The Australian food community rallies as 6.2 million children in need of urgent help”

Restaurateur Andrew Becher, owner and operator of successful European inspired restaurants Franca and Parlar, will open his third venue, Armorica Grande Brasserie on Thursday 20 April in Surry Hills. Armorica, a 150-seat restaurant that draws on classic Parisian Brasserie culture in a redefined contemporary way, is located on Crown St, Surry Hills in the siteContinue reading “A Parisian brasserie bringing the timeless charm of classic French dining to Surry Hills”

With the 2023 work year well under way, most of us are finding ourselves back in the office 5 days a week. Lucky for us, here to alleviate our midweek cravings are a few of Sydney’s best express lunch offerings. Who said we’re only allowed to eat at our favourite restaurants on special occasions? ExpressContinue reading “Level up that mid-week meeting with these luxurious and affordable express lunch specials”

Enjoy the ultimate Autumnal getaway with an extraordinary kaleidoscope of colours, glamping and picnics at the stunning Mayfield Garden Mayfield Garden has announced that its Autumn Festival will return this year bigger and better than ever before – with the return of onsite glamping meaning guests can once again stay, play and eat at Australia’sContinue reading “The Autumn Festival has Arrived at Mayfield Garden with the return of Glamping!”

Pubs across Australia will be celebrating one of the country’s favourite cocktails with the Espresso Martini Festival from 13th–19th March, where Grey Goose Espresso Martinis will be offered at over 200 venues all day, every day. The Espresso Martini Festival is being held at ALH Hotels venues and will be a week of celebrating theContinue reading “Espresso Martini Festival Coming Up In Over 200 Venues This MonthCelebrating The Espresso Martini Across Australia”

Alice – Resident VibesLa Fiesta Sound System takes up residency at Alice every Thursday, from March 9th. Drop by for a weekly fix of eclectic beats with DJ, live afro percussion, and sax incorporating nu-disco, soul, jazz and Latin elements. Doors open at 5pm; the groove session kicks in from 6pm to 11pm. There isContinue reading “What’s On at Hunter St. Hospitality Restaurants & Bars in March”

Matt Moran and Solotel announce the appointment of Thomas Gorringe as the new Executive Chef of Aria, having previously held the role of Head Chef at Pier One’s hatted restaurant, The Gantry. Gorringe will take over the reins from Joel Bickford, as he departs for a new role.  Of the appointment, Moran says: “We’re thrilledContinue reading “Aria announces new Executive Chef, Thomas Gorringe”

Luke Burgess (ex-Garagistes) and Adam James (Rough Rice) are getting ready to take over the kitchen at Oma Food & Wine next Sunday, 27 June as part of the ongoing ‘Oma & Co’ series.  They will work with the Oma team on the creation of a special set menu inspired by a recent trip throughContinue reading “Luke Burgess and Adam James take over the kitchen at Oma Food & Wine”

Merivale has acquired the Lorne Hotel, a historic pub that has stood proudly on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road for more than a century. The hospitality group will receive keys to the venue later this year and will trade as normal over the summer. Justin Hemmes, Merivale CEO, said: “The Lorne Hotel is an iconic venueContinue reading “Merivale grows Victorian portfolio with the Lorne Hotel”

Featuring Lost Sundays, POOF DOOF Sydney, Jimmy’s Underground and more nights to be announced soon. ivy, Merivale’s vibrant CBD dining and entertainment precinct, has reinvented itself after dark. The Sydney icon has transformed its expansive dance floor into a world-class super-club space, fostering the energy and freedom of a festival every weekend. Supercharged with outstandingContinue reading “A new era for a Sydney icon – ivy reinvents itself after dark”

What happens when four gun chefs with a raft of experience and talent from Sydney and the Hunter Valley go head-to-head after a year on the ropes? The annual Food Fight is the signature event organised by the Hunter Culinary Association (HCA) and this year marks a triumphant return as the industry reunites after missingContinue reading “A Culinary Comeback – The Hunter Culinary Association Returns”

One of Australia’s best pastry chefs, Lauren Eldridge will be joining the kitchen at iconic Sydney restaurant Berowra Waters Inn, forming a collaborative cooking duo with Head Chef and Owner, Brian Geraghty. Officially joining 20 May, Lauren will bring her impressive CV of postings and awards to the riverfront restaurant, including Pastry Chef at MarkContinue reading “Iconic Sydney restaurant Berowra Waters Inn welcomes Lauren Eldridge”

The CBD stalwart on Little Collins Street is back. A year after the first lockdown, much-loved Italian restaurant Massi in Melbourne’s CBD will be resurrected after Easter and re-open on Monday, 12th April. Known for its modern Sicilian cuisine and intimate, convivial atmosphere, Massi has been a destination for lunch and after-work eats since openingContinue reading “Massi re-opens after a year of closure”

Merivale has acquired The Quarterdeck in Narooma, a beautiful town in the Eurobodalla region of the NSW South Coast. This is Merivale’s first hospitality venue outside Sydney. Justin Hemmes, CEO of Merivale, said: “Narooma has become my second home and the backdrop to so many of my happiest memories with my family. I think itContinue reading “Merivale acquires The Quarterdeck at Narooma”

A new Armadale wine and snack bar from the team behind Amaru. Appellation, a new wine bar concept from Clinton McIver (Amaru), will launch in late April with a focus on grower champagnes and drinking snacks representative of the Amaru food philosophy, delivered with an informative, yet informal service style. Inspired by Amaru regulars –Continue reading “Coming Soon: Appellation”

The Art Gallery of New South Wales announces the opening of an exciting new restaurant concept, Art Gallery Restaurant Crafted by Matt Moran this Friday, March 26. The restaurant launches in partnership with newly appointed culinary advisor, Matt Moran, who will sit across the development of restaurant and catering menus, and work with food andContinue reading “Lunch is served at Art Gallery of NSW as ‘Crafted by Matt Moran’ opens its doors”

Yakimono, a contemporary high-energy, inner-city eating house, is a collaboration between Chris Lucas and Chef Martin Benn. Located at 80 Collins, next door to the soon-to-open SOCIETY, Yakimono will offer a Japanese-style grill menu with a pared-back, delicious and modernist take on Japanese inner-city dining. Due to open late 2021, Yakimono will combine adventurous and robustContinue reading “Update from Lucas Group – Yakimono to open late 2021”