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The namesake dish at 1800 Lasagne - a pork and beef lasagne.

Melbourne’s first hatted lasagne restaurant is coming to Sydney for one night only

Jamie Oliver “hoovered” up this lasagne during his Australian visit. Now Sydneysiders get a chance to try it.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Sydney restaurants Tequila Daisy (left) and Redbird are closing.

Tougher than the GFC: Duo shut their hatted Chinese and casual Mexican restaurants

Citing the toughest trading conditions they’ve experienced, Sydney hospitality veterans Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham have closed two eateries.

  • Scott Bolles
Chef Tetsuya Wakuda at his Tetsuya’s restaurant in Sydney.

Iconic Sydney restaurant Tetsuya’s closing in July after 35 years

After attempting to relocate his famous venue from its Kent Street base, chef Tetsuya Wakuda has made the “very difficult decision” to call time.

  • Scott Bolles
Martin 21 and its cafe sidekick, Marty’s, will open alongside Lune Croissanterie at 1 Elizabeth.

Why Martin Place is set to become Sydney’s hot new go-to hospitality hub

With a new metro station and a flush of new venues set to open in the coming months, diners will be flocking to the historic city strip.

  • Scott Bolles
GOOD FOOD. Terry Durack review at Lotus in Double Bay on November 19, 2020. Photo: Anna Kucera

Why hospitality operators doing it tough are opting for ‘semi-closure’

Upmarket Double Bay restaurant Lotus is ditching dine-in and will switch to takeaway-only service.

  • Scott Bolles
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Ormeggio at The Spit chefs Victor Moya (left) and Gianmarco Pardini (right) will be involved in Alessandro Pavoni’s (centre) new Manly restaurant Cibaria.

This new Italian beachfront eatery from a hatted chef could finally put Manly on the dining map

The a’Mare and Ormeggio at The Spit chef is planning a number of “rias” (outlets) under the one roof.

  • Scott Bolles
Mother’s Day at Harbord Hotel Freshwater.

From offbeat brunches to edible bouquets: 23 budget-friendly Mother’s Day ideas

Forget flowers and chocolates. Go for brunch with alpacas, a food tour at a local market, or a box of sweet treats by some of the city’s best bakers.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The Sydney steakhouse in early 2022.

Botswana Butchery owes staff more than $500,000 as administrators recommend closure

The New Zealand-owned restaurant group likely traded while insolvent, according to a new report.

  • Scott Bolles
The muffuletta ($14) at Cafe Morris.

Surry Hills fine diner closes after just six months, but it’s better news for cash-strapped diners

In an effort to keep customers spending, restaurants are dropping their prices. From $10 dry-aged burgers and cocktails, to pasta and wine for $30, here are some deals worth seeking out.

  • Scott Bolles
Julie and Josh Niland at their Grand National hotel development.

Top chef Josh Niland reveals details about two-hatted Saint Peter’s grand new home

World-renowned seafood chef to lift the bar on luxury and interactive dining even higher at his new flagship opening in July.

  • Bianca Hrovat