Food & Wine

Margaret River-based Smilov Spirits has opened pre-orders for its new lavender gin, following the success of its vodka launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fremantle-based hospitality group Triple-1-Three will be opening a lounge under its Otherside Brewery brand at Perth Airport, focusing on service to regional WA flights and workers.

Natalie Sarich-Dayton feels the weight of running Australia’s oldest dairy.

The vineyard’s the key to one of WA’s top chardonnays.

Swan Valley gin maker Old Young's Distillery reached its $2.7 million crowdfunding goal in less than a day as it seeks to expand its physical and online presence.

Liquidators have been appointed to an entity trading as Himalayan Nepalese Restaurant and Cafe Victoria Park, situated along the suburb’s busy food and cafe strip.

Swan Valley distiller Old Young's Distillery has received a big boost to its fund raising plans, winning two major global gin awards last night.

Don’t dismiss minimal intervention wines until you’ve tasted these three from Break Free.

Sydney-based steakhouse 6HEAD has committed to a 10-year lease at Brookfield Properties' One the Esplanade development, being the first hospitality tenant to sign up.

A well-known Perth publican group is behind the acquisition of more than a hectare of beachfront land and its commercial buildings.

Meal kit business My Foodie Box has had a win in the State Administrative Tribunal to strike down the City of Bayswater’s order to stop operating from its Maylands headquarters.

The owners of Gage Roads Freo and Victorian craft beer brand Stomping Ground have both pointed to weaker trading conditions in deciding to abandon a deal struck less than six months ago.

Peter Lehmann casts a big shadow over the Barossa, and the latest releases from the eponymous winery prove that quality ages well.

Al Taylor has stepped down from the chief executive role at Triple-1-Three, the owner of Otherside beer brand and several venues.

Good Drinks revenue has grown 80 per cent on this time last year but the Single Fin brewer is anticipating reduced spending on liquor over the next 18 months.

Mark Pownall reveals some of the recent big moves in the Margaret River winery scene.

Major local players have been active, but outsiders have woken up to the region’s importance.

The operators behind Amplifier bar and Magnet House have flagged a major overhaul of Print Hall, after buying the Brookfield Place venue from Colonial Leisure Group.

A company linked to Hong Kong’s richest person has emerged as the buyer of a major vineyard in the Margaret River region, its fifth local purchase in recent years totalling $25 million.

The cost of two striking wine properties in the state has been revealed, with Brookland Valley Estate and a tucked away Gunyulgup vineyard property each fetching $6.5 million or more.

The owners and operators of Lucky Chan's and Dutch Trading Co have set their eyes on a vacant Northbridge building for their next multi-level hospitality venture.

For me there is one wine that is mandatory on Christmas Day – Australia’s sparkling red.

It’s not hard to find highlights from a stellar year of wines.

The Claremont Hotel is set to open in early January after nearly three years of closure, with the $12 million refurbished bar becoming Australian Venue Co's largest WA asset.

Good Drinks Australia is banking on increased revenue streams in a bid to reach a new EBITDA target of between $25 million and $30 million in the next three years.

Options await a reinvigorated New Zealand favourite.

Longer opening hours and fewer trading restrictions on key public holidays could be on the way for Perth’s small bars.

An iconic Australian wine producer is modernising its product to better appeal to today’s modern drinker.

Western Australian pie company Mrs Mac’s has been acquired by Aus Pie Co, a business linked to United Petroleum and Pie Face.

The family behind Frankland River-based winery Swinney has inked a deal to acquire Accolade Wines’ Brookland Valley Estate in the South West.

Spring in the Swan Valley wouldn’t be the same without a glass of chenin blanc.

Competition is driving growth and a lift in quality in the non-alcoholic drinks space.