The individuals powering hospitality

Rebecca Yazbek

Talking Events

Talking Shop: Rebecca Yazbek, Edition Group

"I'm in this for the long game – that shapes every decision I make."

Sally Tabart

People

How I Melbourne: Sally Tabart

"It often feels like a Friday night on a Wednesday in Melbourne, wherever you go."

Nick Tesar

People

Drinking Victoria: Nick Tesar

The cocktail genius and liqueur aficionado on the pleasure of country pubs, a great High Country shochu, and his not-so secret passion for Pineapple Daiquiris.

Eat

Buy the Book: Smoke, Rice, Water by Kishwar Chowdhury

Kishwar Chowdhury packs a lifetime’s worth of Australian-Bengali food stories into her brand-new cookbook, “Smoke, Rice, Water”.

Raymond Tan and Audrey Payne

People

Buy the Book: You’re Welcome! by Raymond Tan

"Writing the book taught me that recipes are rarely just instructions. They're vessels for culture, memory and connection."

Hannah Holleran

People

Hi, my name is: Hannah Holleran

Cumulus Inc’s new head chef steps into the kitchen with a passion for uncomplicated, delicious food – and a showstopping spin on puntarelle alla Romana.

People

How I Melbourne: Atong Atem

Travelling the world via Melbourne's dining scene with trailblazing artist Atong Atem – one delicious eggplant curry at a time.

Steve Chan

Drink Victorian

Drinking Victoria: Steve Chan

What’s good in the glass right now, according to Sleepy’s chef-owner and everyone’s favourite northside raconteur, Steve Chan.

Patchanida Chimkire of Mali Bakes with one of her creations

People

Victorian talent stands tall in the 2026 James Beard Media Awards nominations

Local authors are behind a notable number of the titles shortlisted this year for the Pulitzer Prize of the food world.

Jo Gavros

Industry

Talking Shop with Jo Gamvros, Bar Lourinhã

“Integrity and soul mean a great deal to me – a sense of belonging delivered with style and passion.”

Madeleine De Proust

People

Buy the Book: Madeleines by Hyoju Park and Rong Yao Soh

Finding your madeleine moment with Madeleine de Proust’s Hyoju Park and Rong Yao Soh.

Tayla Kendall

Food & Hospitality

Drinking Victoria: Tayla Kendall

Tayla Kendall’s mission is simple: to get more Victorian spirits in more glasses across the state and beyond.