Tougher than the GFC: Duo shut their hatted Chinese and casual Mexican restaurants
Citing the toughest trading conditions they’ve experienced, Sydney hospitality veterans Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham have closed two eateries.
- by Scott Bolles
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Iconic Sydney restaurant Tetsuya’s closing in July after 35 years
After attempting to relocate his famous venue from its Kent Street base, chef Tetsuya Wakuda has made the “very difficult decision” to call time.
- by Scott Bolles
Why Martin Place is set to become Sydney’s hot new go-to hospitality hub
With a new metro station and a flush of new venues set to open in the coming months, diners will be flocking to the historic city strip.
- by Scott Bolles
Why hospitality operators doing it tough are opting for ‘semi-closure’
Upmarket Double Bay restaurant Lotus is ditching dine-in and will switch to takeaway-only service.
- by Scott Bolles
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This new Italian beachfront eatery from a hatted chef could finally put Manly on the dining map
The a’Mare and Ormeggio at The Spit chef is planning a number of “rias” (outlets) under the one roof.
- by Scott Bolles
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Icebergs restaurateur Maurice Terzini reveals casual new spin-off at surprising location
Icebergs Bar + Kitchen will open in mid-2025, serving coffee and Italian breakfasts to the jet set crowd.
- by Scott Bolles
Botswana Butchery owes staff more than $500,000 as administrators recommend closure
The New Zealand-owned restaurant group likely traded while insolvent, according to a new report.
- by Scott Bolles
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Top Japanese chef Chase Kojima returns with surprising new food concept
Japanese-influenced Tokyo Samba will open in the heart of Bankstown with a halal menu, alcohol-free drinks and a Brazilian twist.
- by Scott Bolles
It’s not Sydney or Melbourne, so which city are the big restaurant names flocking to open in?
Dining mogul Chris Lucas of Chin Chin fame will open a 150-seat European restaurant there in the spring.
- by Scott Bolles
Surry Hills fine diner closes after just six months, but it’s better news for cash-strapped diners
In an effort to keep customers spending, restaurants are dropping their prices. From $10 dry-aged burgers and cocktails, to pasta and wine for $30, here are some deals worth seeking out.
- by Scott Bolles
Sydney’s oldest family-owned grocer has changed hands after 90 years
It’s the end of an enormous era for one of the longest-running food businesses in the country.
- by Scott Bolles