Nicholas Smith serves up a treat to win Brett Graham Scholarship
Saddles Mount White’s Nicholas Smith cooked up a storm to win the prestigious 2023 Brett Graham Scholarship.
Newcastle’s Best Brewery
Vote now for the best Brewery Newcastle for your chance to win! Do you think your local brews the best beer?
‘Golden Arches’ South Cessnock bound
McDonald’s Australia has confirmed construction will start on a new restaurant in Vincent Street, South Cessnock.
Hunter brews have coffee-lovers rejoicing
There’s no denying the Hunter has some of the best coffee in the country, with suppliers stretching all corners of our region.
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Newcastle’s Lucky-est Hotel
If you're celebrating this year's Melbourne Cup Day in style then stay at Newcastle's lucky-est complete inner city venue - The Lucky Hotel.
Maitland Riverlights Festival bigger and better in 2023
Former Masterchef Australia winner Adam Liaw and soulful powerhouse The Bamboos are headlining this year's Riverlights Festival.
Dog-friendly cafes in Newcastle
Calling all humans and their furry friends. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of dog-friendly cafes across the region.
Light Years Newcastle: A stellar destination for modern Asian dining
Newcastle’s dining scene is ablaze with innovation and at the heart of this gastronomic revolution lies Light Years Newcastle.
Recipe: Prawn & Crab Arancini
Hope Estate's AHA Australian Chef of the Year 2022 Anthony Fullerton shares his recipe for the best arancini.
Hope Estate brings a taste of the Hunter Valley to Honeysuckle
The team behind one of the Hunter Valley's most iconic landmarks has brought Hope Estate at the Landing to Honeysuckle.
Feast in the Shadows with Lisa McGuigan and Local Connections
Lisa McGuigan is set to join Local Connections head chef Alex Hunter in a one-off degustation dinner event, Feast in the Shadows, this month.
Burger Point opening in Kotara with free giveaways
New Filipino-fusion Burger Point is set to open at Westfield Kotara Rooftop this weekend, with 150 free burgers to be given away.
Fast food giant serves up Huntlee McDonald’s
Fast food giant McDonald’s will serve up another restaurant in the region, this time in the Hunter’s newest town Huntlee.
Grape expectations exceeded by Hunter winemakers
Nine wineries from the Hunter region are toasting success following the recent 2023 Sydney Royal Wine Show.
Local Connections are bringing Italy on a Plate to Newcastle
Local suppliers, producers, growers and ingredients will be centre stage at Local Connections' 'Italy on a Plate' event August 25.
OzHarvest to dish up a Feast for the Senses
Sustainably-sourced and no-waste - OzHarvest will bring a fresh take on a vegetarian menu as part of Feast for the Senses next month.
Recipe: Sour cream coffee cake
Looking for the perfect brunch idea to serve your guests? We've got you covered with this sour cream coffee cake recipe.
Maccas to serve it up at Jesmond
Fast food lovers will rejoice with the news McDonald’s is starting construction on a new restaurant in Jesmond.
Wine experts win Hunter Valley’s Len Evans Scholarship
A dozen Australian wine professionals have been chosen to attend the Len Evans Tutorial in the Hunter Valley.
Coffee and community the winning blend for Little Millards
Little Millards has won the title of Newcastle's best coffee 2023. We sat down with its owners to find out what their secret of success is.
Bright futures earmarked for Hunter Valley wine duo
Hunter Valley duo Emily Glover and Sabine Duval have been earmarked for bright futures in the wine industry.
