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Australian coffee brand Vittoria humbles Moccona in glass jar fight
The $15 billion American-Dutch coffee giant JDE picked a fight with Sydney coffee company Vittoria – and lost.
- Jessica Yun
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First look: Moon Dog’s ‘biggest venue yet’ is a 1200-person tropical beer hall in Docklands
Naturally, it’s called Doglands. And it’s right on the Marvel Stadium concourse, making it your new game-day hangout.
- Tomas Telegramma
What do the silver and gold medals on wine bottles mean, and how do show judges decide?
The factors that determine the difference between a silver medal (90-94 points) and a gold (95-plus) can be subjective.
- Huon Hooke
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Could limiting our number of cafes prevent the dreaded $7 latte?
A suggestion to put a lid on the number of cafes in the country is unlikely to keep costs low, amid the soaring prices of arabica beans.
- William Bennett
Is a seltzer a beer? The Tax Office is trying to figure it out
When is an alcoholic beverage a beer? Here’s how brewers say a tax tweak could send some zany craft brews down the drain.
- Millie Muroi
Brisbane brewery transforms Manly Wharf Bar, reveals dishes from former Rockpool chef
Former Rockpool chef Corey Costelloe’s dishes include a 600g dry-aged rib-eye, Clarence River baby octopus and pizza dough with a surprise ingredient.
- Scott Bolles
The best bottle of bubbles to buy when you truly need to impress
Dom, Cristal, Krug … top-shelf champagnes are regarded as the pinnacle of luxurious gifts.
- Huon Hooke
Red, white and brew: Eight great pubs to watch the Swans in the grand final
Couldn’t get a ticket for the AFL grand final? Don’t stress, these places are ready to take on Swans fans across Sydney.
- Kayla Olaya
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We Greeks know coffee and I’m telling you, servo coffee is the best
As I get older, I become more aware of the importance of rituals. My small joy is lining up at the coffee machine at my regular petrol station for a $2 cup.
- Fotis Kapetopoulos
This corner terrace in Carlton North is your new go-to for French-ish snacks and pastis
A new owner has dialled up the charm at this double-storey neighbourhood wine bar, adding marble, linen and Euro-leaning dishes.
- Tomas Telegramma and Gail Thomas
Expand your drinking horizons with these wines from surprising locations
Japan, Bali, Denmark, Hungary … the world of wine is continually expanding. Here are some excellent (and unexpected) varieties to try.
- Huon Hooke
