Food
‘Too boring to warrant the kilojoules’: The five most overrated French foods
Plus, five of the most underrated according Good Food Guide editor Callan Boys.
- by Callan Boys
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Whiskey wars: US distillers warn Australia to stick to spirit of the law
Complaints about Australian distillers mislabelling products as whiskey and bourbon risk triggering a trade dispute with the United States.
- by Andrew Taylor
These bagels are illegal in South Korea
A Trader Joe’s seasoning blend has garnered a cult following around the world. But travellers arriving in Seoul have little chance of getting it past customs.
- by Eve Sampson
Can foreigners handle the heat? Mexicans divided on milder food for tourists
The lowering of salsa heat levels at some of the city’s taquerias has set off a debate about how much to adapt to outsiders.
- by James Wagner
Good Food Hospitality Symposium LIVE updates: Leaders discuss the industry’s big issues
How are rising costs and lower consumer spending affecting your favourite cafes, bars and restaurants? Why are so many closing down? And what can they do to survive? Our experts discuss the industry’s big issues.
- by Bianca Hrovat
How drought and disease in Brazil threaten Sunday brunch
Australian consumers have been warned to expect shortages of oranges and price hikes because of ongoing poor harvests in Brazil.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Cooking
Why the stovetop is the last front in war on household gas
A growing number of chefs are backing induction cooking over gas, including for the legendary “wok hei” of Asian cuisine.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Bianca Hall
Free-range farmers who care about their chickens face calamity
Avian flu is devastating Victoria’s egg farmers. Many are wondering whether they will have to take unthinkable action.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Hot dog eating champion dethroned
Matt Stonie upset Joey "Jaws" Chestnut to win the July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island, breaking Chestnut's bid for a ninth straight victory.
Panic at the Pidapipo: How a Melbourne hospitality scion forged her own gelato empire
As a descendant of one of Lygon Street’s most influential families, Lisa Valmorbida knew she would be under extra scrutiny when she started her business.
- by Cara Waters
Prince Dining Room's Mitch Orr and Ben Parkinson introduce the Good Food Events' Snack Series
Good Food Events are celebrating great snacks with the inaugural Snack Series, presented by Aurum Poultry Co.