Food & drink
‘Technical issues’ hobble age verification for same-day alcohol delivery
The Greens accused the government of squibbing on the commitment it made in 2020 to implement the mandatory system by June 1.
- by Michael Koziol
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‘Tasty and that’s it’: McDonald’s reopens in Russia with dour name
Former McDonald’s restaurants will reopen in Moscow under new ownership and a new name, “Vkusno & tochka”, which means “Tasty & that’s it”.
Slow start for government program paying bars and restaurants to open late
The state government is paying 12 bars and restaurants near Circular Quay to stay open later during the Vivid Sydney festival.
- by Michael Koziol
Cafe queue conflict: When the latte line becomes disputed territory
The inner-Melbourne cafe has attracted a loyal following since opening last year. But for seven months, it has been locked in a dispute with residents over where its customers should be allowed to stand.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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‘Very Sydney’ ban on standing while drinking outdoors is set to end
If you’ve ever been ordered to sit down while eating or drinking at one of the city’s al fresco dining areas, that may soon change.
- by Michael Koziol
Lettuce shortage forces KFC to put cabbage in burgers; some Subway stores run out
Australia’s lettuce shortage has led to soaring prices in grocery aisles for the staple, which almost 70 per cent of households buy.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Grab that sad, single banana and take it home – but don’t forget to eat it
In this episode, Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland talks food waste with freelance writer Dani Valent and Farmers Pick co-founder Joshua Ball.
The biggest hurdle that the new government faces? Shrinkflation
Not inflation you understand, in which companies charge more for the same product, but the alternative technique: shrinking the size of the product while leaving the price unchanged.
- by Richard Glover
Brains behind The Beaufort take on Yagan Square and new South Perth venture
Meet mates Drew Flanagan and Ross Drennan who quit their day jobs to start a successful events business 11 years ago and are quickly growing a stable of popular venues.
- by Peter de Kruijff