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The Fat Duck waddles across the globe for six-month stay in Melbourne

Chef Heston Blumenthal’s famed restaurant crossed continents last week to nestle in the heart of Melbourne, where some 89,000 eager customers were lined up in the ballot system which decided who would fill the 50-seater for the next  half a...

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Nakazawa’s next may be a sushi-less restaurant

Speculation is rife that Daisuke Nakazawa may be co-planning a restaurant which allows walk-ins and potentially utilises non-Japanese cooking methods. Find out more at http://goo.gl/m0EwfU ...

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The world’s hotel wi-fi ranked: Korea and Japan come out tops

A study combined the availability and quality of free hotel wi-fi across 50 countries, to some startling results. Singapore places 16th on the list, and the United states ranks at a shocking 40th. See for yourself at ...

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Conrad Macao’s ‘singing doorman’ heads to the Grammies

Coming out tops in an internal Hilton competition is doorman Peter Cao, whose impressive vocals regularly earns him spots in in-house talent shows. The employee will receive the VIP treatment at this year’s Grammy Awards Ceremony. See him in action...

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Seattle becomes first U.S. State to fine for improper sorting of waste

No quarter for the residents of Seattle, who will now have their domestic dumpsters inspected for food waste before each collection. Failure to keep waste below a certain level will result in ‘public shaming’ via a red tag; fines will...

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Open Door Policy’s filling brunch revamp, now with Tippling Club cocktails

High time to revisit Open Door Policy, who’ve shaken up their brunch menu with delightful creations. Our winners: the delectable potato rosti with scrambled eggs and sausages and the Kentucky Mary – a Bloody Mary variant so strong it’ll knock...

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A Japanese take on ‘lo hei’ at Oceans of Seafood, Pasarbella

Put an exciting spin on the Year of the Goat with a mouthwatering “Vibrancy of Life” platter, with ingredients fresh from Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji Market. Rock lobster and amberjack sashimi join the customary salmon; topped off with Japanese vegetables and...

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Pollen X Tippling Club Dinner

A collaboration in the Flower Dome by two touted chefs – what’s not to like? Reserve a date this Saturday at Pollen and be pampered by creations from Chefs Colin Buchan and Ryan Clift. Details at  http://goo.gl/aF9iJ0. ...

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Lawson’s Dry Hills’ bumper harvest: good news for fans

Fancy some Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc? A bountiful harvest for Lawson’s Dry Hills’ new owners means some good prices for enthusiasts and suppliers. Drop Ms Pauline Evill a line at pauline.evill@gmail.com ...

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US to drive global wine demand; China, Italy and France’s demand languish

More signs of the US economy shaking off its sluggishness as experts project a resurgence in wine demand for the years 2015 and 2016. To the east, producers Italy and France’s markets contract, and Chinese thirst hits a plateau of...