Category: Hospitality Industry

Last week, I absent-mindedly tapped my card for an oat flat white at a chic coffee shop in Sydney’s Surry Hills. As I did, I read a sign plastered in front of the till. It explained that prices had increased – the result of supply chain issues, wage rises, and rent increases. Soon, a $7.20…

Whether it’s a for a quick business lunch or longer evenings, Melburnians will soon be able to dine in a one-dish steak frites restaurant.   Hunter St. Hospitality has announced it will open 7 Alfred on Wednesday 22 October. It will serve $48 steak frites built around Gippsland’s renowned O’Connor scotch fillet.  The team behind the…

When Rosheen Kaul decided to take a step back from full time chef work a year ago, she saw it as an opportunity to explore different forms of creativity in the industry. Her time away from the pass allowed her to begin writing recipes again, collaborating with artists and chefs, running events, and making workwear…

The City of Sydney is calling on venues to share their “vibe” in a new pilot programme.   The local government authority says it wants to showcase the incredible energy of venues in the area, from late-night eats and live music, to everything else in between.   The pilot, which started on 1 October and will run to 1…

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, has announced a new in-house food and beverage group, Table For.   Table For is designed to set new standards in culinary experience, creativity and commercial performance. Its first restaurant, Flaminia, will open at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour this summer and other concepts are…

Cumberland City Council will use NSW Small Business Month as an opportunity to honour its diverse community with its biggest networking event of the year.   The event, Bite Into Business, will take place on Tuesday 14 October, and provides an opportunity for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to meet, collaborate, and gain valuable insights from industry experts on…

In September Professor Jane Burns, Jane Burns Consulting and Andrew Lewis, CEO, Allara Global presented a roundtable at the Hospitality Real Estate Summit in Sydney. Lewis invited Professor Burns to capture her reflections on the day’s most compelling insights. Hospitality has always been about more than service. At its core, it’s about creating places where…

Millennials and older Gen Zs are dining out several times a week, or even daily, despite pressures from the cost-of-living, according to new research. Global product intelligence and consumer insights platform Vypr, in partnership with the FoodService Association Australia have released their report: Consumer Preferences and Dining Habits 2025. It reveals how Australian’s are adapting…

Tippling Club, one of Singapore’s most acclaimed bars, will take over Adelaide’s Canopy Bar for two weeks only in November.   The revival will see Canopy Bar’s intimate 14-seat private dining room transformed into the award-winning degustation experience.   Tippling Club was consistently ranked in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list before it closed its doors at the end of…

Iki Dining has opened in Potts Point, setting out to redefine Japanese casual dining in Australia through its offerings “built with time and technique”. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiko Yomoda, a 25-year hospitality veteran known for his appearances on MasterChef and Iron Chef, the venue is also the brainchild of Eddy Lee. Lee’s parent’s migrated…