The border towns with a COVID 'double whammy' that moved dining outdoors
Echuca publican Dean Oberin was so frustrated with lockdowns, border closures and density limits, he built a brand new pub next to his hotel on the Murray River.
- Richard Cornish
Petracca pastries and more Grand Final fun at Max Gawn's wine bar this weekend
Demons supporters can throw their weight behind their team from afar with an outdoor, takeaway-only stall of snacks inspired by Melbourne players.
- Emma Breheny
Your last-minute guide to grand final pub meals, drinks, snacks and more
Fill up a growler of beer or order some spicy Demons nachos from these Melbourne spots bringing the game day fun to your lounge room.
- Emma Breheny
Tequila sunrise: Australian-made agave spirits begin to take off
It's early days for Australia's agave industry, but the green shoots are there. Just don't call it tequila or mezcal.
- Richard Cornish
'Not even a kid to fill the sauce container': Destination dining stifled by staff shortages
Hungry tourists are heading home from popular regional destinations, disappointed they could not get a restaurant table.
- Richard Cornish
Five of the best free-range Victorian hams for 2020
If you're hoping to have ham on your Christmas table this year, now's the time to order.
- Richard Cornish
Five great country pubs in regional Victoria
On the road and looking for a great Australian pub? Try these reliable watering holes.
- Richard Cornish
New on-farm abattoirs to help secure meat supply chain
Farmers are keen for access to mobile abattoirs in Victoria following the closure of regional abbatoirs due to Coronavirus outbreaks.
- Richard Cornish
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Dining in trying times at Estate Kitchen
Let's just ignore the fact that we can't dine out, and instead, keep one eye on the future.
- Terry Durack
Six new Melbourne outdoor playgrounds and food truck parks for summer
Six new places to drink outside, from food truck parks to poolside cabanas.
- Anna Webster and Gemima Cody