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Veteran chef to French presidents, hangs up his apron

For 40 years, Bernard Vaussion has stirred and sauteed, poached and parboiled, reduced and roasted for six French presidents and their guests. But now...

Time Out Bar Awards approaching

Time Out Bar Awards has announced this year’s nominees for its first ever Melbourne awards and sixth Sydney ceremony. The awards will be held in Melbourne’s...

Woolworths buys premium Barossa label

Pinnacle Liquor Group, Woolworths' exclusive brands business, has acquired a super premium Barossa Valley wine brand. A Woolworths spokeswoman today confirmed...

Reminder from the VCGLR: Apply for your extended trading hours now

Please remember if you wish to trade later than the extended trading hours approved by the VCGLR for New Year’s Eve 2013 -14, you need to lodge an application...

Restaurants’ scenic views rank highly in state table

Wollongong's picturesque seaside location and the quality of food and service have helped two of the city’s restaurants make bookarestaurant.com’s...

Hotels rate with the best

Mudgee's  Lawson Park Hotel has been nominated in two categories in the 2013 Australian Hotels Association (NSW) Awards for Excellence. The Lawson Park...

Wagamama shuts Southbank restaurant as administrators take over

Japanese restaurant chain Wagamama has gone into voluntary administration, and its Southbank venue in Melbourne has been shut down. Administrator KPMG...

Australian Hotels Association names Sydney's top 10 pubs for 2013

They are the best of the best in a city that prides itself on hospitality, service and a beer with a view. But is your favourite watering hole in the top...

PayPal helps restaurant customers avoid waiters

Pay-at-your-table feature under trial in select Sydney and Melbourne restaurants     PayPal plans to push a new pay-at-your-table feature in its...

Wine producers reduce the alcohol to meet more sophisticated palates

The increasing popularity of good quality lower-alcohol whites and reds has led to calls for wine to be taxed accordingly. In Australia we live not only...