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Brewpub closure to leave hole in heart of West End pub scene
The 11-year-old inner-city haunt has joined a lineup of local brewpubs closing amid rising operational costs.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
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Is Melbourne’s one-time hottest food strip losing its grit?
Smith Street has long been defined by its diversity and grungy energy. But things are changing, with decade-old fine diner Ides closing and fast-food chains moving in.
- Quincy Malesovas
‘We’re coming back’: The future of Abdul’s, Fatima’s and Sydney’s original Little Lebanon
For the first time, third-generation owner-chef of Abdul’s Lebanese Restaurant reveals reason behind the shock closure.
- Bianca Hrovat
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Sydney’s original five-star hotel splits with high-profile hospo group after just over a year
House Made Hospitality’s four new venues joined the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth as part of its recent $60 million revamp but will soon vacate the historic hotel.
- Scott Bolles
Five Melbourne restaurants close, including a decorated vegan spot
A wine bar, a beloved Middle Eastern eatery and venues linked to well-known chefs have decided to bow out.
- Dani Valent and Donna Demaio
The fine diners and food-lovers’ favourites Sydney farewelled in 2025
From three-hatters Quay and Oncore to O Tama Carey’s Lankan Filling Station, these are the venues that recently served, or will soon serve, their last supper.
- Scott Bolles
Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas exits Canberra, sells Carlotta after 14 months
The restaurateur behind Chin Chin and Grill Americano had big plans for the capital. His 150-seat venue, which snared a chef’s hat shortly after opening, closed on the weekend.
- Scott Bolles
Why this award-winning St Kilda bar has suddenly closed
Six weeks after winning a Good Food Guide award, a bar loved by locals for breathing new life into St Kilda’s nightlife scene has closed, perhaps for good.
- Dani Valent and Emma Breheny
The chips, sticks, pub run clubs and house-made hot sauce that defined 2025
From the latest trend in staff uniforms to the pop-up we want to pop back up, Good Food’s annual Cap awards are back. Here’s what’s hot in Victoria as we recap the year in food.
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Three-hatted Crown restaurant Oncore by Clare Smyth to close
The casino declined to comment on a potential replacement, but sources say a Stockholm fine diner is a front-runner for the space.
- Scott Bolles