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Why Australian and New Zealand pinot noirs are as quaffable as French
By Kathy SkantzosWe taste-tested picks of the pinot noir crops from Western Australia’s Margaret River across to Victoria’s Yarra Valley and Tasmania to New Zealand’s Central Otago and the grape’s birthplace, Burgundy in France, hand-selected by Cellarmasters Cellar Director and Wine Educator Christine Ricketts.
Lune Croissanterie’s Kate Reid swapped race cars for croissants
By Anastasia PrikhodkoSince attending her first Australian Grand Prix, Lune Croissanterie’s Kate Reid dreamed of a career in Formula One. But when reality didn’t match expectations and sickness took over, Kate had to rethink her life. It was the science of baking that put her back on the road to happiness.
Black Sheep Restaurants is building a Michelin-starred empire
By Anastasia PrikhodkoOver several late nights and many glasses of red wine, a chef and a restaurateur – Christopher Mark and Syed Asim Hussain – developed a concept and narrative for Black Sheep Restaurants, a new hospitality group that would reinvigorate Hong Kong’s dining scene.
There's a craft beer revolution happening in Croatia
By Anastasia PrikhodkoThe rise of craft beer in Croatia is a revolution and breweries such as Bura Brew, The Garden Brewery and Pivovara Medvedgrad are thriving as they lift the nation’s beer standard to world-class.
Hong Kong’s revamped Michelin-starred Amber pushes fine dining boundaries
By Kathy SkantzosHolding two Michelin stars, French restaurant Amber has a fresh look that complements its new menu crafted by Chef and Culinary Director Richard Ekkebus, enticing diners who are looking for a modern approach to fine dining in Hong Kong.
Métisse will turn your perception of French fine dining on its head
By Ashton KoblerCelebrity chef Opel Khan’s new Potts Point restaurant, Métisse, exhibits a stylish French fine-dining experience without pretentiousness.
WOHO: A vehicle for women in hospitality
By Anastasia PrikhodkoWhen Julia Campbell came back to Australia after living in New York, she was surprised by the disparity between men and women in leadership across Australia’s hospitality sector. With no one to turn to or seek support or advice from, Julia decided to start Women in Hospitality (WOHO).
Escape in style: Where to stay in WA
By Julie HoskingHeading to Western Australia for Gourmet Escape? From private homesteads in rural surrounds to luxe hotels with all the spoils, there’s a special place to stay for every discerning traveller.
Gourmet Escape to WA
By Julie HoskingSavour incredible foods and award-winning wines in stunning locations in Western Australia’s internationally recognised south-west for one of the most loved events on the world culinary calendar – Western Australia Gourmet Escape.
