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Lismore's Winsome Hotel to host pop-up theatre restaurant

FANCY a bit of Shakespeare and Tony Abbott with your murder mystery dinner? A one-off, pop-up theatre restaurant at Lismore's Winsome Hotel is set to...

Food fight : the origins of Australian cult foods up for debate

Forget politics. Or religion. Same-sex marriage? Nuh-uh. The best way to ensure some robust debate between friends (especially those interstate or international)...

Law student says Melbourne bar ban gender discrimination

A REVELLER is suing a popular city nightspot for gender discrimination, claiming that he was refused entry because there were “too many guys” in his...

Ravenshoe cafe paramedic Darrell Thompson honoured at awards

When a call came across the scanner informing Darrell Thompson of an explosion at a Ravenshoe cafe, he initially thought "someone had burnt the toast...

Woolworths pubs deliver cheaper schnitzel as Clipp accelerates

When the pub staples of a veal parmigiana and a schnitzel are being disrupted, you know the digital economy is making serious headway. A smartphone app...

Warring couple banned from every QLD pub

TWO warring lovers have been banned from every licensed pub and club in the state in a bid to stop their violence against each other. Gladstone magistrate...

OVERCOOKED: Qualified chefs deserve good working conditions

Lately I've spoken with a lot of businesses that are having more trouble than ever finding chefs. We currently have an advert on SEEK too, and the number...

NIBBLES: Top chef moves to The Hood

The Junction's The Hood Milk Bar has welcomed Andrew Poultney as its new head chef. Coming from New Zealand via Sydney, Poultney has worked at the likes...

Chef Nathan Outlaw of Outlaw's Fish Kitchen on how to handle fresh fish

Just like meat, the proteins and enzymes that are released post-mortem have an effect on flavour and texture. Family summer holiday in Cornwall, England....

Alexandria chef apprehends wannabe thief during bungled robbery

An Alexandria cafe owner has praised the quick actions of his staff after they managed to apprehend a thief on Sunday morning. In the early hours of the...