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Chinese investors target Australian hotels

Chinese investors snapped up  more than one quarter of Australian hotels that hit the market last year in an aggressive buying spree likely to be further...

Walt and Burley, Kingston

Pulled pork, barbecue ribs and heapings of slaw - unheard of a few short years ago in Canberra and now a staple item on menus around the city. And so it...

Bunbury wine bar 'overwhelmed' by response after 'dine and dash' case

An appeal on social media by a Bunbury wine bar to identify a man and a woman who allegedly left without paying a substantial bill has gone viral online. Mojo's...

'Quartz' garlic is King Island's newest famous food

"Yes, it's King Island quartz" market gardener Paul Daniels says, holding what looks like a cluster of pebbles in his hand. "It's rock hard and it's got...

Wine drained when man allegedly opened taps on tanks at Barossa Valley winery

The taps of four wine storage tanks were deliberately opened spilling nearly 25,000 litres of wine, South Australian police allege. A Barossa Valley man,...

Adelaide pizzeria owner Pantaleo Capoccia sentenced for money laundering

Pantaleo Capoccia received a suspended sentenced for money laundering   A PIZZA shop owner caught with unexplained wealth, including Louis...

Celebrity Chef Peter Kuruvita on the Real Food of Mexico

In his TV series Mexican Fiesta, Australian celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita traveled through the small towns and remote regions of Mexico to seek out its...

Wotif raises commission rates in wake of Expedia takeover

Four years ago Wotif boasted that the success of its booking site ensured hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast owners are "not forced to pay commissions...

Lack of Queensland wines in restaurants 'almost embarrassing'

Queensland's largest winemaker has hit out at the state's restaurants and wine professionals, accusing them of ignoring the quality on offer in their own...

Finally food takes centre stage in fine dining

Australian fine dining is now less about white tablecloths and fancy paintings and more about fresh, local produce, dining experts say. "We're seeing...