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Pre-packaged, single-serve non-alcoholic drinks options are helpful to operators wanting an easy and low-waste option.

Sober thoughts: Non-alcoholic drinks trend is shaping Perth venues

At the halfway mark of Dry July, our food writer reflects on the growing interest in sobriety and its effect on restaurants, dining out and food culture generally.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Daniel Harrison and Michael Ico, co-owners of Newtown cafe Soulmate, have teamed up to open Superfreak in Marrickville.

Get your Superfreak on at this standout new Marrickville cafe with soul

The exclusive first look inside Superfreak, with its fuzzy banquet seating, vinyl records and cork flooring combining to make a memorable first impression.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Non-alcoholic conscious drink from Oz Harvest x Kakadu Kitchen.

If cutting out alcohol completely is unrealistic, raise a glass to ‘damp’ drinking

Conscious, mindful or damp – whatever you call it, drinking in moderation, or not at all, has never been more appetising.

  • Katie Spain
Shelter the Storm.

Cabin Fever: Your guide to the ultimate Margaret River party season

Cue footy season, umbrellas by the door – and Cabin Fever! From beer launches to free live music, this program is stacked with value-packed, accessible events.

  • Max Veenhuyzen

Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?

There has been a general increase in the alcoholic strength of red table wines over the past 20 to 30 years and debate continues as to why.

  • Huon Hooke
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Perth cocktail weekend

World’s best bar staff to take over Perth venues for Cocktail Weekend

Dry July will give way to a month-long food and drink party coming to the CBD this August, revving up Perth’s already thriving cocktail scene.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Carl and Nicola Fricker are husband-and-wife owners of Death Before Decaf, a 24-hour cafe in New Farm.

Why it’s so hard to get a coffee in Brisbane after 3pm

Afternoon caf-fiends are out of luck at most cafes around town – but we’ve found places where you can still get a quality cuppa after 3pm.

  • Nick Dent
Ordering a long black doesn’t make you a good person, but having a hot chocolate does make you a bad person.

You can’t order hot chocolate as an adult, and other unspoken coffee rules

Your daily beverage sends a message about who you are as a person, and it can’t be: “I want a cute sweet treat in a cup.”

  • Thomas Mitchell
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Cocktail with a slice

While possums find themselves in hot water.

Some people experience the effects of caffeine more than others.

Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope

If your morning latte is leaving you feeling anxious, health experts have some advice.

  • Hannah Singleton

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