Trends
From birthday cakes to choc tops: Vending machines gather momentum around Melbourne
At a time of rising costs, robots are coming to the rescue, ushering in a new age of food on the run.
- Bianca Hrovat, Tomas Telegramma and Emma Breheny
The new-wave vending machines making cakes, steaks and cocktails more convenient than ever
At a time of rising costs, robots are coming to the rescue, ushering in a new age of food on the run.
- Bianca Hrovat
Our 10 favourite new Melbourne restaurant and bar openings of the year (so far)
Half-way through 2024 it’s clear economic pressures are hitting the hospitality industry hard. But there’s been some exciting new venues, and trends, to emerge.
- Emma Breheny and Dani Valent
Our eight favourite new Sydney restaurants and bars of the year (so far)
Despite a harder economic climate for hospitality operators than usual, plenty of bars, restaurants and cafes are still pumping in the city.
- Callan Boys
- Opinion
- TikTok
Adam Liaw on why viral recipes are complete garbage (except maybe this one)
The key ingredient for a viral recipe is engagement, and that can be both positive and negative, writes Adam Liaw.
- Adam Liaw
Sydney’s ‘It’ cuisine of 2024? Korean is coming in hot (and here’s where to go)
With three new modern Korean restaurants opening in the CBD, Sydney’s love for banchan and barbecue is set to grow even bigger.
- Scott Bolles and Callan Boys
Google’s top 10 trending recipe searches of 2023 are enough to make you grimace
From King Charles’ official Coronation dish to a purple milkshake, the trending recipe searches of the year make for some curious cooking.
- Andrea McGinniss
Adam Liaw shares the secret to making ‘the sauce Australia has fallen in love with’ at home
It’s one of the most popular ingredients on menus right now. Here’s how to make this luxe Chinese condiment at home.
- Adam Liaw
The insect in these brownies will soon be enriching more of your favourite foods
From cricket corn chips to plant-based meat made, literally, “out of thin air”, this is how leading scientists are changing the way we eat.
- Bianca Hrovat
Tiramisu, we’re so over you: Five current dining trends we never want to see again (and seven we love)
Stingy wine pours, restaurants without phones and tiramisu are among dining trends we never want to see again.
- Emma Breheny and Ellen Fraser