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Lotus Galeries Chinese Restaurant Will Close This Weekend After 10 Years

Elizabeth McDonald — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:09:06 +0000

After more than a decade of trade in Sydney's CBD, Lotus The Galeries is preparing to close its doors for good this weekend, with its final service scheduled for Sunday, April 12. Located inside The Galeries on George Street, the modern-Asian restaurant has long been a reliable go-to for everything from quick corporate lunches to […]

CP On: How Do We Future-Proof the Hospitality Industry?

Quincy Malesovas — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:19:53 +0000

With crisis after crisis piling on costs for venue owners and operators, how is the hospo world preparing for whatever the future may hold?

Now Open: Chobani Opens Its First Cafe in Australia, and It's Entirely Free (Yes, You Read that Correctly)

Jade Solomon — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:29:01 +0000

Chobani, loved for its healthy and tasty yogurt, has opened on none other than Little Collins Street.

Coming Soon: Pizza'Mare Delivers the a'Mare Experience Without the Fine-Dining Price Tag

Elizabeth McDonald — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:57 +0000

The lauded Barangaroo restaurant will expand into a three-part venue — adding a new upstairs pizzeria and aperitivo bar.

Following Success at Tokyo's World Wagyu Auction, Wagyu Ya Group Restaurants Will Soon Serve the World's Most Coveted Beef

Hudson Brown — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:59:29 +0000

From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.

Don West Is Playing a Secret Melbourne Set — Here's How to Win a Double Pass

Concrete Playground — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:29:10 +0000

LB's Record Bar in Meyers Place will transform into The Honda CR-V Listening Lounge next week, with an exclusive headline act. Here's how to win tickets.

Turning 125 Years Young, the Lord Roberts Hotel Is Celebrating Its Huge Milestone with a Throwback Menu and Venue Revamp

Hudson Brown — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:33:24 +0000

Marking a milestone worth celebrating, this historic Darlinghurst pub is winding back the clock with a month-long specials menu and a retro renovation.

Coming Soon: Bar Ferdinand is Set to Shake Up the Cocktail Bar Scene, With a Highly Considered Drinks Menu Structured as a Walk Through a Fictional Garden

Jade Solomon — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:59:04 +0000

Boasting just 21 seats, its set to bring a distinctive mood to Melbourne, inspired by the romance of a botanic garden.

The Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for April

Jade Solomon — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:29:22 +0000

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

This Just In: Jamie Valmorbida's Next Venture, Delmonte, is Set to Open in a Historic Carlton Corner Site this Winter, and it's got Italian Wine at its Heart

Jade Solomon — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:55:37 +0000

Delmonte, meaning 'from the mountains', pays homage to Valmorbida's grandfather, Carlo, who was born in Italy's mountainous Veneto region