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Hospo heavyweights make waves with flash new surf park fine diner
Applejack Hospitality, behind hatted North Sydney restaurant Rafi, reveals the details of its biggest project to date – inside a Western Sydney urban surf park.
- Bianca Hrovat
‘Wonderful, wintry’ igloos bring a cheesy slice of the French slopes to this surprising spot
Experience a popular Alpine winter tradition in the most unlikely Sydney location at Raclette Igloo.
- Lenny Ann Low
Move over, New York, Napoli and Detroit-style pizza. It’s time to try the Sydney
Never mind the New York slice, a fresh batch of Sydney pizza-makers is offering a taste of something different.
- Bianca Hrovat
Our eight favourite new Sydney restaurants and bars of the year (so far)
Despite a harder economic climate for hospitality operators than usual, plenty of bars, restaurants and cafes are still pumping in the city.
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Restaurants are struggling to keep their young staff. So, what needs to change?
Panellists at the Good Food Hospitality Symposium in Sydney tackled staffing concerns, and revealed the three key tips to attracting and keeping great people.
- Bianca Hrovat
The surprising toddler-inspired dining trend sweeping Sydney restaurants
Forget the 7.30pm dinner. Sydneysiders now prefer to eat at 6pm or even earlier, according to dining data and veteran restaurateurs.
- Scott Bolles
Hot chips with Chinese food? The unexpected fast-food phenomenon sweeping Sydney
Irish Chinese food might make Aussies “a wee bit angry” but it hasn’t stopped them lining up for hours. (Plus: Colin Fassnidge’s pick of the bunch).
- Bianca Hrovat
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First look: Former Rockpool chef opens high-end bistro in Marrickville
Farm-fresh produce, vintage wine and excellent steaks take top billing at Corey Costelloe’s new Chapel Street venture in the former Stix Cafe site.
- Scott Bolles
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- Restaurant news
Embattled Public Hospitality Group loses its Greek showpiece
Experienced operator Con Dedes is taking the reins at Sydney restaurant Alpha but the future involvement of chef George Calombaris remains unclear.
- Scott Bolles
Pioneering Randwick butcher Terry Wright dies aged 90
Wright’s Clovelly Road shop, which opened in 1959, was a magnet for chefs and Sydney food lovers.
- Scott Bolles