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Some like it hot: Melbourne's long love affair with the jam doughnut
Doughnuts are found all over the world but is the hot jam variety local only to Melbourne?
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George Calombaris' Hellenic Republic sued over 'mass food poisoning outbreak'
A customer is suing Hellenic Republic for damages after a meal which he claims left him violently ill.
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Inner-city coffee roaster forced to act after resident smell complaints
Not everyone wants to wake up and smell the coffee.
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'It smells like burnt steak': Meat odour complaints from residents force closure of Longhorn Saloon in Carlton
Residents complaining about smoke and the smell of grilled meat drifting through the balcony windows and ventilation of an apartment building has forced the closure of an inner Melbourne steakhouse.
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Are you cereal? Froot Loops on menu at new Melbourne cafe
Melbourne takes its breakfast pretty seriously, but this new cafe is one out of the box.
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The cool and not so hot: we rank 13 Australian ice creams
The definitive ranking of ice creams you can find in your local freezer.
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Granny Smith apples are good for gut health, study finds
How do you like them apples, Pink Lady lovers? The Granny Smith has been picked top of the tree when it comes to being good for the gut and helping address obesity.
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Cheap imported honey might not come from bees, watchdog warns
Breakfast lovers, don't get stung reaching for that local honey to spread on your toast. It might not be Australian and it might not come from bees.
- Tom Cowie