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Lockdown

Front of house steels for a post pandemic future

A chef-turned-tech-entrepreneur, an experienced cafe owner, a country business operator, a young CBD operator and a multi-city restaurateur pluck from the past and stride into the future.

Advice to young chefs: be tenacious

Tonka’s recently-appointed head chef, Kay-Lene Tan, believes that adaptability is the key to success in a post-pandemic kitchen.

Changing shape: how ‘back of house’ is being rethought

There’s nothing like a pandemic to deliver an opportunity to assess some of hospitality’s pain points and to treasure the aspects that give the food world heart and soul.

Australian Federal Government releases grants to boost confidence in events industry

Last week the Federal Government announced a welcome $50 million in funding to support the recovery of Australia’s business events industry, following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on our sector. Through the aid of grants and funding, businesses from all areas of the industry, including organisers, venues, and exhibitors, will

400 Gradi: Trading Not as Normal

An acclaimed Italian restaurant with 13 locations across the globe, 400 Gradi – which won “worlds best pizza” in 2014 – wasn’t able to fit patrons in their restaurants amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Three Mills Bakery

Voices of the Shutdown: Three Mills Bakery

We talk to the team at Three Mills Bakery about their experiences during the covid shutdown, how they have adapted to the new restrictions and their thoughts on the future of the hospitality industry.
Mitch-Orr

Voices of the Shutdown: Mitchell Orr

We spoke to industry professionals about their experiences during the covid shutdown, how they have adapted to the new restrictions and their thoughts on the future of the hospitality industry.

Voice of the Shutdown: Kirsten Tibballs

We talk to industry professionals about their experiences during the covid shutdown, how they have adapted to the new restrictions and their thoughts on the future of hospitality.
Tessa Boersma

Voices of the Shutdown: Tessa Boersma

We talk to industry professionals about their experiences during the covid shutdown, how they have adapted to the new restrictions and their thoughts on the future of the hospitality industry.
businesses in adversity

Lessons from adversity: business and coming back from the brink

How three business owners handled existential threats in the past and what it taught them about dealing with the current threat.