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The recipes for disaster

Every chef has a tale of things gone awry, a kitchen incident they would rather forget. But when asked, most chefs have no hesitation recounting their...

Young Waiter of the Year announced

James Audas, Australian Young Waiter of the Year.   Sydney sommelier James Audas from Black by Ezard was named 2012 Australian Young Waiter of...

Young Chef of the Year announced

Stewart Wesson, Australian Young Chef of the Year.    Adelaide Hills chef Stewart Wesson, chef de partie at Bridgewater Mill was named the 2012...

Young Restaurateur of the Year announced

Katrina Birchmeier, Australian Young Restaurateur of the Year.   Hobart restaurant Garagistes was in the spotlight at the Electrolux Appetite...

Fruit packing firm faces power price challenge

A Shepparton fruit packing business says it is still working out how it will handle a 15 per cent increase in its electricity costs since the introduction...

What not to do!!!! Week 34

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...

ALH pub set for new landlord

Another hotel tenanted by Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) has changed landlords, this time on the NSW central coast. The freehold of the...

Melbourne's top chefs divided over smoking in outdoor dining areas

Executive chef at The European Ian Curley thinks smokers should be left alone. Picture: Rob Leeson Source: Herald Sun   Melbourne's top chefs are divided...

Kitchens no longer keen on trainees

Fuji Taukatelata does not regret taking up an apprenticeship instead of going to university. Picture: John Fotiadis Source: The Australian          Apprenticeships...

Resort tourism plan for Great Ocean Road

A NEW tourism blueprint for the Great Ocean Road is calling for a big jump in resort tourism facilities to be built along the world-class route to accommodate...