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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...

What NOT to do - Latest penalties 24/2/15

NSW FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY Following is a summary list of individuals and businesses found guilty for breaching NSW food safety laws by a court as part...

Melbourne's Marriott Hotel partners with Cerebral Palsy Education Centre

Last Saturday, Marriott Melbourne hosted a gift giving morning tea for all the families involved with the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre. Tyler, playing...

Hospitality training is failing 39% of the time, according to People 1st

Hospitality training programmes are failing to improve employee performance 39% of the time, despite costing the industry £2.7bn, according to research...

Gold Coast nightclub workers underpaid

Dozens of workers on Queensland’s Gold Coast have shared more than $111,000 back-pay after recent inquiries by the Fair Work Ombudsman revealed they...

French backpackers ride out Cyclone Marcia at Maccas

THREE French backpackers have taken refuge from Tropical Cyclone Marcia inside a fast food restaurant, after parking their car undercover in the drive-thru...

Pub Li buys Vic Prince of Wales hotel for $45m

A 27-YEAR-OLD Chinese dev­el­oper, Jiyuan “Louis” Li, has swooped on one of Melbourne’s most famous watering holes, the Prince of Wales hotel...