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Dad's Jokes Win Best Restaurants Over
Here are just some of the fantastically terrible dad’s jokes we received for our Father’s Day competition last month:- Look at that cemetery, ...
Day on the Green with Sheryl Crow - Bimbadgen Estate
In what is set to be one of THE most anticipated concerts of the year, John Mellencamp and Sheryl Crow will perform at Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley...
Monet Packages at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is celebrating this year’s sensational exhibition Monet and the Impressionists with a luxurious accommodation package and an ...
Results are in for the Swan Valley Wine Show
The Swan Valley & Regional Winemakers Association (SVRWA) hosted the Annual Swan Valley Wine Show awards dinner at Caversham House on Friday 19th Sept...
Q Station: Jazz at the Boilerhouse + New Water Shuttle Service
On Sunday 5th October from 6pm, Q Station is holding a special evening of Jazz as part of its celebration of the 2008 Manly International Jazz Festiva...
Brisbane Bartenders Top The Craft
It was a “who’s who” of the Australian bar industry in Sydney on Monday night when 150 of the country’s finest bartenders, owners and operators gather...
Top Trophy ‘Reserved’ for Peter Lehmann Wines at 2008 Barossa Wine Show
Peter Lehmann Wines has been awarded four trophies in the 2008 Barossa Wine Show, reinforcing the winery as one the Barossa's most successful premium ...
Restaurant and Catering NSW Metropolitan Awards for Excellence 2008
The NSW hospitality industry turned off their ovens and put down the pans on Monday, 15 September as they gathered at the Sydney Convention and Exhibi...
Sydney Tower Restaurant Flies High At 2008 NSW Restaurant & Catering Awards
Sydney Tower Restaurant was named as 'Best Tourism Restaurant' at the 2008 NSW Restaurant & Caterering Awards, held on Monday night in Sydney....
Moo Moo Beefs It Up With Another State Award
After holding the title of Gold Coast's Best Steak Restaurant for the past three years, Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill has now taken out the honours at ...
Host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this October it is more vital than ever. Each year, the National Breast Cance...
Launch of New Restaurant, Sean's Kitchen at Star City
The launch of Sean's Kitchen at Star City in September is set to revitalise the Pyrmont dining scene with its inspiring cuisine, sumptuous interiors a...
Tony Bilsons Number One Wine Bar Opens at Circula quay
Tony Bilson's fabulous new Number One Wine Bar is now open for business on the ground level of Goldfields House, facing onto Circular Quay, at 1 Alfre...
MONTAGUE STREET DELI NOW OPEN IN SOUTH MELBOURNE
9 September 2008 - (Melbourne) The Rivers Group, owners of popular Docklands restaurants Steakhouse, BlueFire, Livebait and Fish Seafood Grill & Rotis...
Quay scores dynamic duo
Quay restaurant and its executive chef Peter Gilmore have scored a major coup with the fine diner's naming as Restaurant of the Year by the Sydney Mor...
Cheese in the City
The Cheese Lovers' Alfresco Gourmet Festival is on again from 11 am to 5 pm. This year it has moved to Rymill Park in the heart of the city. Come and ...
Queensland Wine Awards
A new trophy for the retailer or restaurant which has done the most to support Queensland wine will be presented at this year’s The Courier-Mail an...
Congratulations to Melbourne's Good Food Guide Hatted Restaurants
THREE HATSJacques Reymond (Prahan), Vue de Monde (Melbourne)TWO HATSAttica (Ripponlea), Bistro Guillaume (Southbank)...
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards 2009 announced last night
Winners of this prestigious award were announced last night at Ivy, the Merivale Group's spectacular new venue in the CBD. The winner of the R...
Iconic Sydney restaurant
Jaspers Restaurant in Hunters Hill announced it has secured the talents of Martin Stacey as its new Head Chef. Martin comes to Jaspers from the Hi...
Over 16,000 Attend Taste of Melbourne
Attendance figures for Taste of Melbourne exceeded all expectations as Victorians 16,639 food and wine lovers attended the event at the Royal Exhibiti...
Winners for Brisbane Restaurants at 2008 Restaurant & Catering Awards
Last night 37 winners were announced at the 2008 Restaurant & Catering Queensland Brisbane Awards for Excellence. Queensland's largest hospita...
Tamarind Restaurant Winner of Restaurant & Catering Awards
The Port Douglas region was a clear winner at the Restaurant & Catering Queensland FNQ Awards held on June 30th. While the Tamarind Restaurant at The ...
Get Your Tastebuds Ready For The Opening Of Tastes Of Gold Coast
Great food and wine, new taste sensations and idyllic settings are all on the menu of events for the opening of Tastes of Gold Coast 2008. "Th...
Barilla Celebrate 130 Years of Passion for Pasta
Barilla Celebrates '130 Years' of Passion for Pasta by Launching Charity 'Celebrity Pasta Lover's Cookbook' This September, Barilla, Italy's numbe...
GUSTO - A Festival of Regional Italian Food and Wine
Explore Italy’s tastiest regions throughout September with Gusto -a Regional Exploration of La Cucina Italiana. The Council of Italian Restaurants Aus...
Blue Mountains/Central West Awards for Excellence
Blue Mountains/Central West Awards for Excellence winners have been announced Restaurant of the Year was awarded to The Schoolhouse Restaur...
Moo Moo Grills Another Award Winning Steak
For three years in a row, Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill has been named the Gold Coast's Best Steak Restaurant.Monday night's Restaurant & Cater...
Hospitality Oscars reveal Gold Coast Winners
37 winners were announced at the 2008 Restaurant & Catering Queensland HOSTPLUS Gold Coast Awards for Excellence. Queensland's largest hospitality an...
2008 Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards
Overall Winner Taxi Dining Room, MelbourneBest Restaurant List 2008 & Sommelier Of The Year - The Judy Hirst Award: Lincoln Riley
Ainsley Harriott to Headline the Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show
UK celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott is heading to Brisbane to share his diverse, delicious and simple approach to cooking at the Good Food & Wine Show ...
Melbourne Bar Wins International Award
1806 - a new Exhibition Street addition to Melbourne's bar scene has gained international recognition by winning an ward for the best cocktail list in...
Bring Beer to the Table
One in three Australians prefer beer, over wine and spirits, to complement their meal when eating out at the pub, according to a new national survey b...
YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR NOMINATONS OPEN
Young winemakers from across Australia and New Zealand are being asked to nominate themselves or a colleague for the ninth annual Wine Society Young W...
The Ultimate Dinner Party - Taste of Melbourne
As 13 of Melbourne's leading and hatted restaurants prepare for Taste of Melbourne, visitors to the four day gastronomic extravaganza will be treated ...
Dockside Group Launches 'Rocks' Takeover
SYDNEY'S leading group of function venues and restaurants, Dockside Group, has announced the acquisition of renowned restaurants Waterfront & Wolfies ...
The Cross Old Maid Serves Again
The landmark Kings Cross Hotel is now open and trading after six years of refurbishment and development.For the first time in 96 years, the Ki...
Mercure Hotels Give Visitors a Real Taste of NSW
Launch of specialist NSW 'Grand Vins' Wine List 17 Jul 08Visitors to NSW will now be able to get a real taste of the State with the la...
Experience Picasso with Mercure Brisbane
The Exclusive Picasso Exhibition at Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art is running until September 14 .Picasso and His Collection will present ar...
Australia's Culinary Heavyweights go into Battle
Over 90 of Australia's most creative chefs will be unleashing a feast of culinary sensations with the national launch of the 2008 James Squire Chef's ...
Saturday night dinner is back
Due to popular demand Lamont's Margaret River we will be open for al a carte dinner on Saturday nights again starting this July. And to celebrate, the...
Barossa Gourmet Weekend 23 and 24 August
Paint it Red! at the 2008 Barossa Gourmet Weekend presented by NAB - Grab your family and friends and visit the Barossa Gourmet Weekend to enjoy the f...
Young Adelaide Chef Beats Worlds Leading Chefs in Venice
Young Adelaide chef Melanie Gowers has beaten some of the world’s leading chefs to win the prestigious international competition the S. Pellegrino Coo...
Sydney’s Top Italian Chefs Lift the Lid on ‘GUSTO’ - a Festival of Regional Italian Food and Wine
Explore Italy’s tastiest regions throughout September with Gusto -a Regional Exploration of La Cucina Italiana. The Council of Italian Resta...
Fireside Festival Concert Series at Lerida Estate
Lerida Estate is delighted to be involved in the Fireside Festival, and during August, will come alive with the sound of violins, clinking glasses and...
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney Receives Top Honours
The Sofitel Wentworth Sydney has received the top honours at the 2008 AHA (NSW) Accommodation Division Awards for Excellence which recognises the best...
Bells at Killcare on the Central Coast Undergoes Major Refurbishment
Bells at Killcare, only one hours drive from Sydney, has recently undergone new management and a major refurbishment. Now a luxury retreat, with an au...
Mudgee Food and Wine Fair at Balmoral Beach
The picturesque sands of Balmoral Beach on Sydney Harbour will host the ‘Mudgee Food and Wine Fair’ on Sunday 10 August 2008. Connoisseurs of wine can...
Yum Cha Dragon joins forces with Vision Australia for a deliciously good cause
Vision Australia is launching its new annual Christmas in July program and Yum Cha Dragon Chinese BBQ & Restaurant at Docklands is proudly supporting ...
Sir Stamford Circular Quay Shucked Oysters and Champagne Promotion
Meet up with friends and colleagues in the Bar at the Sir Stamford Circular Quay after work. At only $15 per person it is the perfect way to relax aft...
Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence 2008
Congratulations to Pearls on the Beach who won the BEST RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR at the Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence this month. Also Con...
Rusk Restaurant & Bar completes a total re-design
Rusk restaurant and bar located at 764 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South has recently completed a contemporary re-design which raises the benchmark for...
Kingsleys Opens its Cellar Door
Kingsleys are opening their cellar door offering a fine range of Australian regional red and white wines to be enjoyed with their extensive selection ...
Fine Food returns to Melbourne
Australia’s largest international food and hospitality industry event, Fine Food Australia comes back to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from Monday, ...
Fireside Festival heats up Canberra
The Fireside Festival will again take centre stage on the program of events in the Canberra region in August 2008. Award winning restaurants, winerie...
Tastes of Orange make waves at Bondi
Following the success of last year’s event, Taste Orange at Bondi is set to return later this year on 22-28 September. Taste Orange, in partnership w...
Centennial Park Restaurant & Cafe Opening Spring
The revamped Restaurant at Centennial Parklands is near completion and is due to open in Spring 2008. The new restaurant, cafe and kiosk will have a f...
Gourmet Traveller Awards
On Monday 2 June, Australian Gourmet Traveller, in association with Nespresso, announced thewinners of their second annual Travel Awards, with a s...
The Philippines comes to life at The Grace Hotel
Get cosy this winter and be inspired by the exotic, rich flavours of the Philippines at the Grace Brasserie’s Philippine Food Festival, from 11 – 22 J...
Jamie partners up with Heinz
Fresh Retail Ventures Ltd., the company which holds the worldwide license for all of Jamie Oliver’s food and non-food products (exclusive of books, DV...
Lexus Young Chef and Waiter Finalists Announced
Finalists have been chosen in six states for the 2008 Lexus Young Chef and Lexus Young Waiter Awards, with the national winners to be announced at a g...
Let the Cellar at The Point Albert Park be Your Cellar - Monday to Thursday
From May to August allow the cellar at The Point at Albert Park, one of Melbourne's leading restaurants, become your cellar. Round up a group of frien...
The LifeStyle FOOD Channel People's Choice Award
Appoint your favourite “FOODIE’ THE BEST COMMUNICATOR 08 and win $l,500 The Food Media Club of Australia has opened its doors to home ‘foodies...
A New Little Italy Launches in Annandale, Sydney
Italy’s number one pasta and sauce, Barilla, cooked up a veritable storm in the lead up to the opening of Casa Barilla on April 30, 2008. This new cul...
Turner to Monet; The Triumph of Landscape Wine Dinner
The marriage of landscape and wine, or as the French say, ‘terroir’, has long been celebrated. Now, an outstanding food and wine experience in the Nat...
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour wins
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour Sydney has again been recognised as one of Sydney’s favourite hotels by winning two awards at the 2008 AHA (NS...
An Exciting Weekend of Pinot Noir in Launceston May 24
Tasmania shows its pinot mettle at Pinot Shop's first Tasmanian Pinot Noir Showcase on Saturday May 24. Among the 25 producers each pouring two pinot...
Big Sky Country's Fine Food and Wine
It’s a symbolic sign that Big Sky Country is truly coming of age in the food and wine department. Under a project of the Northern Inland Regional Deve...
Camp Quality Chandon Supper Club
Best Restaurants are proud to be supporters of The Camp Quality Chandon Supper Club. To see all the restaurants hosting these magic...
The Lifestyle FOOD Channel People’s Choice Award
Appoint your favourite “foodie” the best communicator for 2008.The Food Media Club of Australia has opened its doors to home ‘foodies’ with an...
Hunter Valleys Finest Wines and Produce Showcased at the Hunter Wine & Food Festival May 2008
The inaugural Hunter Wine and Food Month will host a spectacular line up of unique events throughout May. The events and activities will celebrate th...
Royal Caterer Joins Terraces on Wickham
Former caterer to the Royal Family, Jeffrey R. Gear, has joined Terraces on Wickham as Executive Chef. Jeffrey began his career at the Two Faces resta...
Long Weekend at Lerida Estate Winery
The Cellar Door at Lerida Estate and Cafe Lerida will be open every day over the Anzac Day Weekend from 10am-5pm. Lerida Estate has some great activit...
Follow The Trail to Gourmet Bliss
Unearth the coveted wines and gourmet treasures of Western Australia’s wine regions by following The Trail.The Trail is a new website which al...
The Academie Culinaire de France Australia and Crown Melbourne Begin Search for Chef to Compete in the Bocuse d’Or 2009 World Cuisine Contest.
Search begins for next Australian to compete in LyonThe Academie Culinaire de France Australia and Crown Melbourne Limited have begun the sear...
Flavours of Australia gets boost in South East Asia
Australia’s food and beverages will get huge promotional exposure in South East Asia due to its representation in the Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) 2008 –...
Shangrila Named Best Hotel in the World for Food
Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel has been named one of the "Best Hotels in the World for Food" in the UK Conde Nast Traveller's annual gold list. The list ra...
Mercure Launches Specialist Queensland Wine List
For the first time ever, a major hotel group is taking Queensland wines seriously, with the launch last week of the “Grands Vins Mercure” wine list, s...
Kingsley's Fundraising on Target for Royal Flying Doctor Service
Kingsleys Restaurant Group are well on target to raise $100,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia after raising $81,830 at week 23 of t...
Kingsley's Fundraising for Flying Doctor on Target
Kingsleys Restaurant Group are well on target to raise $100,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia after raising $81,830 at week 23 of t...
Tasting Dinner at Kingsleys 8th April
Kingsley's will be showcasing Australian beef with expertly matched wines in their new restaurant in the CBd. $75 per person includes beverge on arriv...
Best Restaurants podcast
'Virtual' Chef in the Kitchen. In an Australian first – and thanks to the latest in podcast technology – foodies can now have their own ‘vi...
Wily Trout Vineyards Announce the Release of their 2005 Pinot Noir
Wily Trout Vineyard shares the home of POACHERS PANTRY & THE SMOKEHOUSE CAFE.Together these two products combine to create a Canberra ...
Wrap of Courier Mail Lifestyle Awards
The Courier Mail gives you the inside goss on Queensland’s food and drink scene every week, but they decided it was time to hear from the readers. Ove...
Instant Restaurant SMS now on Best Restaurants
SMS now available on bestrestaurants.com.au. Have restaurant details sent straight to your mobile phone for FREE! You may want to invite your friends ...
Summit Restaurant, Fab at 40
Once described as ‘the it-girl of Sydney dining’ by restaurant critic Terry Durack, the Summit is showing just how fabulous a woman can be at 40.<...
Sydney International Wine Competition Announces the Trophy Winning Wines for 2008
The Trophy winners for the Sydney International Wine Competition were presented at the official Awards/Trophies Presentation Banquet at the Shangri-La...
Canberra District Harvest Festival
The annual Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival will showcase the quality wine produced in the Canberra District on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2...
Pink Salts New Chef Hails from a London Michelin Rated Restaurant
Michael Rantissi has recently been appointed as the new head chef of Pink Salt at Double Bay. Rantissi left his home city of Tel Aviv to join the tea...
World's Newest Whiskey Distillery Opens in February
A unique and boutique style distillery, the Nant is set to open with avid interest. Set in Tasmania's majestic Central Highlands, The Nant Estate was...
Gourmet Retreats in South Australia
Find luxurious accommodation, great regional cuisine and friendly service at the award-winning Mercure Grand Mount Lofty House in the Adelaide Hills. ...
Cheese & Wine Trails of McClaren Vale
Cheese & Wine Trail delivers to you - a selection of the best wineries in a local region, their wine, and the right cheeses to go with each. B...
Cheese & Wine Trails of the Yarra Valley
Cheese & Wine Trail delivers to you - a selection of the best wineries in a local region, their wine, and the right cheeses to go with each. B...
Jonah’s Whale Beach Joins the Exclusive Relais & Châteaux
Jonah’s at Whale Beach announced its entry into the internationally renowned group Relais & Châteaux on 1 December 2007. Entry into the organisation i...
Berowra Waters Inn reopens
Dietmar Sawyere, owner and executive chef of Forty-One Restaurant, is very excited to announce that Berowra Waters Inn has reopened. A 50 minute drive...
High Tea now being served at Top of the World Restaurant
Relax and soak up the stunning 360 degree views in the Eclipse Lounge at this popular Glenelg restaurant, whilst enjoying gourmet sandwiches, savoury ...
Waterfront Venues set to make a big splash at Waterfront City
The second anniversary of popular restaurants Beachclub and Kobe Jones Melbourne and the spectacular, Waterfront Room overlooking Victoria Harbour wil...
Time-poor Sydneysiders Can Now Enjoy a 30 minute 4 course Lunch at Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
Time-strapped Sydneysiders with a taste for the finer things in life can now enjoya restaurant quality gourmet four-course lunch in half an hour t...
StreetSmart Australia 2008 launches
This Christmas, for the second year in a row in Sydney, StreetSmart Australia, a registered charity, is continuing its NSW campaign to assist Sydney’s...
LifeStyle FOOD Channel Australian Regional Culinary Competition
Some rather talented chefs and apprentices from Australia’s regional kitchens have spent the last week in Adelaide battling it out, as part of the pre...
Sunshine Coast Awards for Excellence Winners Announced!
The hottest dining establishments on the Sunshine Coast were announced last night at the culinary night of nights, the 2007 Restaurant & Catering Quee...
Wrest Point Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards
It's no small thing to judge the fine food awards. This year a panel headed by Kate McGhie (author and food writer for Melbourne's Herald Sun) made th...
Restaurant and Catering NSW Metropolitan Awards for Excellence
Which restaurant is the best in Sydney? Time and time again the answer comes back: Tetsuya’s. It was no different at the Restaurant and Catering NSW M...
Nobu opens in Melbourne at Crown Entertainment Complex
Nobu, the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant brand known for its innovative Japanese cuisine, is now officially opened at Crown Entertainment...
Shaw Vineyard Estate Restaurant
Award-winning Canberra caterer, Kitchen Witchery, has taken over the restaurant at Shaw Vineyard Estate. Owner, Graeme Shaw, says he is confident that...
Adelaides Top Food & Wine Tours
Whether it's tasting your way through Adelaide's Famous Central Market while discovering its secrets, perhaps learning about exotic & mysterious Asian...
Luxury Food & Wine Tours of South Australia
Rich & Lingering is a specialist food and wine tour operator run by people with an extensive local knowledge of food and wine producers in South Austr...
Warm up at the Fireside Festival
A great way to experience the delights of the Canberra region is at the Fireside Festival. The festival, which runs over four weekends in August, will...
New Winter Night Markets - August.
New Winter Night MarketsNew to Canberra’s winter calendar this year are the special Winter Night Markets. Commonwealth Place on the edge of Lake B...
Seriously South Australian at Hilton Adelaide
Enjoy an evening at the 5 star Hilton Adelaide with a 2 course dinner in the Brasserie, breakfast and Central Market tour the next morning. The walkin...
Novotel Barossa opens new tasting room
Following a major renovation, the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort has introduced a new tasting room, educational vineyard and 1200-bottle wine rack that...
Are you looking for a venue?
Best Venues of Australia is now online and fully operational. The new directory site lists function spaces and venues by state, with images, menus, ro...
Sofitel launches four course express lunch
Accor’s Sofitels in Australia have launched a 30 minute lunch – four courses fully served within half an hour of your order being taken or its free. A...
Results of Sydney Royal Beer Competition
Here are the abbreviated results of The Sydney Royal Beer Competition. In total 13 silver medals were awarded and 35 bronze. Red Oak and Little Creatu...
Bird in Hand signs with French Champagne House
Up and coming Australian Winemaker Bird in Hand has signed a UK distribution agreement with one of the world’s most prestigious wine producers, Champa...
Vogue Produce Award Winners Announced
Chefs often cite the quality of produce as the one element that can make or break a dish, however it can take a lot of effort to track down a quality ...
Australia’s healthiest restaurants
An Australian website recently came out with this list of healthy restaurants arranged by city: Sydney - Green Palace Thai Vegetarian (New...
Peppers Calstock welcomes Daniel Tourancheau as Chef
Peppers is delighted to welcome Daniel as Chef and co-host of the luxury Peppers boutique hotel in Deloraine built in 1837, one of Tasmania`s oldest m...
Gloria Jean’s Coffees partners with Rainforest Alliance
Gloria Jean’s Coffees has partnered with the international non-profit conservation organisation the Rainforest Alliance to launch its new Rainforest A...
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