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‘It’s brutal’: Beloved laneway spot joins wave of Melbourne restaurant closures
An 18-year-old modern-Asian fan favourite goes into liquidation, as a tough economy hits the hip pockets of both owners and diners.
- Emma Breheny
This pioneering tapas bar lasted almost 18 years. So why is the Porteno team closing it?
The Surry Hills venue will become a private dining room for Porteno, with its sibling Bastardo CBD also set to close.
- Scott Bolles
Trouble brews in Australia’s craft beer industry, with ‘alarming rate’ of closures
More than a dozen independent breweries have been pushed to the brink of insolvency in the past 12 months.
- Bianca Hrovat
‘Groundbreakers can’t survive any more’: Is Australia’s restaurant industry on the brink?
For many restaurants today, just breaking even is cause for celebration. Will 2024 be remembered as a year of closures? And what can cash-strapped diners do to help?
- Dani Valent
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High-profile trailblazing Eveleigh bar has served its last cocktail
UK waste warrior Matt Whiley has poured his last meat-dust martini at the former World’s 50 Best Bar, but a new venture is already on the horizon.
- Scott Bolles
Oporto plans comeback after Newtown franchise flies the coop, owing more than $750k
Documents reveal the popular late-night haunt failed to pay employees’ superannuation, suppliers’ invoices and more.
- Bianca Hrovat
Popular Crown Street restaurant and wine room Bartolo closes
It’s the latest closure to hit Sydney’s hospitality scene, with other smaller operators saying they’re also feeling the pinch.
- Scott Bolles
ACMI bites back with reason behind sudden Karen Martini restaurant closure
The Hero team and their customers have been left in shock following the restaurant’s unexpected eviction from Federation Square on Monday.
- Ardyn Bernoth
Karen Martini’s hatted Fed Square restaurant Hero closes
The Melbourne chef’s acclaimed restaurant and event space at the national screen museum is no more.
- Roslyn Grundy
A beloved Middle Eastern bakery-cafe has closed its Carlton North and Melbourne outlets
Tough economic conditions proved the final straw for Babajan, famous for its boreks, sucuk-stuffed pide and Persian love cake.
- Dani Valent