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Short order: the soaring cost of dining out

The bill to eat in an Australian restaurant can be "unbelievably, eye-wateringly expensive," says consultant Tony Eldred.   Darren Spiller is a well-paid...

What not to do! Week 6

What was busted this week and what were they caught doing? The things you should look out for. The NSW Food Authority publishes lists of businesses that...

Maurie Bonta'zola Gorgonzola Dop (blue cheese): product recall

The NSW Food Authority advises: Calendar Cheese Company has recalled batches of its imported Maurie Bonta'zola Gorgonzola Dop (blue cheese) in Thomas...

Fire-scarred, but true grit saves the oysters

It takes more than a bushfire inferno to keep Tasmanian farmers Ray and Sue Schwanke away from their oyster leases offshore from the ravaged communities...

RTD decline hampers Diageo

The ready-to-drink category continued its decline for Diageo Australia for the six months ended December 31, 2012. The RTD category - or more specifically...

Diplomatico World Tournament is here

Australian bartenders are invited to enter the local leg of the Ron Diplomático World Tournament, for a chance to head to Venezuela to compete for the...

ILG delivers record profit; adds 170 stores

Independent Liquor Group (ILG) has delivered its best half-year profit result in over six years, according to CEO Allen De Costa, who said the company...

Hotel wants longer hours for bistro, dance club

Newcastle hotel MJ Finnegans says extending the trading hours of its bistro will ensure it is complying with its development consent. MJ Finnegans, which...

Meatworks in danger of falling into creek

The owner of a Southern Downs abattoir in southern Queensland says major stabilisation works are needed to prevent the building falling into a local creek. The...

Palmero named Conference Centre Chef of the Year

Jason Palmero, executive chef MGSM Executive Conference Centre, Sydney captured the Australian position in the IACC-Australia qualifying cook-off and the...