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Nearly 50 Chinese restaurant closures forces change by next generation
The lazy Susans have ceased spinning at some of Sydney’s best-known Chinese restaurants. But young operators are shunning tradition and charting a new path.
- Scott Bolles
The Unicorn calls last orders, ending an era for the pokie-free ‘proper Aussie pub’
Fans of its wing-on chicken schnitzel and Jatz with French onion dip still have time to visit the Paddington boozer before the operators finish up.
- Sarah Norris
Sydney dining scene hit with its biggest closure yet
Cirrus Dining co-owners Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt of the Bentley Restaurant Group have announced the waterfront venue will have its final service on September 1.
- Scott Bolles
‘This was not just a restaurant’: Beloved Carlton stalwart to close after 12 years
Come September, Angie Giannakodakis and Guy Holder will turn off the lights at their European restaurant Epocha.
- Tomas Telegramma
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- Restaurant news
Nomad’s cooler younger Surry Hills sibling is closing after just 18 months
Ongoing difficulties in trading conditions have contributed to the much-hyped restaurant permanently shutting its doors.
- Scott Bolles
After 40 years, the service – and singing – has finally stopped at this uniquely Carlton restaurant
The Olive Jar didn’t have Melbourne’s best Italian food, and the service was eccentric, but chief critic Besha Rodell was smitten. Now, it’s time to move on.
- Besha Rodell
‘Kind of scary’: The real reason so many restaurants are closing
The predictions are devastating: one in 13 hospitality businesses could close in the next 12 months. So what’s gone wrong, and what can be done to help?
- Dani Valent
- Exclusive
- Melbourne icon
A Carlton North favourite is shutting its doors after more than two decades
Chef Adrian Richardson’s restaurant has been praised for its consistency, dry-aged steaks and house-made smallgoods. So why turn off the lights?
- Tomas Telegramma
A hot French bistro and a late-night Italian are closing, but not for reasons you might expect
Development is impacting several Sydney dining favourites including Bistrot 916 and Big Poppa’s.
- Scott Bolles
- Exclusive
- Restaurant news
Food legend Kylie Kwong to close Lucky Kwong and step away from restaurants
After 30 years pioneering a new style of Chinese cuisine, Kwong is ready to move on to her next chapter. But first? A well-earned break.
- Ardyn Bernoth