The Gold Coast dining scene is readying for its newest addition, with restaurant and beach club Haven to launch at the new Mondrian Gold Coast on 5 June.

Rick and Sarah Stein’s new Australian flagship restaurant will open in November 2025 within the recently announced InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach – a collaboration between the couple and Australian partners Salter Brothers.

Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui is now home to Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned Japanese cuisine, with the opening of the acclaimed Nobu restaurant. Chef Nobu, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper’s restaurant empire has also extened to San Diego, with the opening of another restaurant at Hotel del Coronado.

Emirates’ Business Class customers can now enjoy another elevation of the inflight experience, as 18 new dishes paired with exclusive Champagnes debut onboard, across most medium to long haul flights globally.

Unforgettable Croatia has updated its restaurant guide for the 2025 season, with the new edition featuring 55 stand-out dining spots along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and nearby destinations.

Marco Putzolu has been appointed as the new Chef de Cuisine at Mode Kitchen & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, marking a fresh culinary era for the beloved dining destination.

Michelin-starred New York based French chef, Daniel Boulud, will create exclusive signature dishes for Air France’s La Première and Business class cabins from July 2025. His delicious dishes will be progressively introduced on departures from the airline’s US destinations.

Crystal has unveiled a new menu for its signature Italian dining venue, Osteria d’Ovidio, in partnership with acclaimed chef Massimiliano Alajmo and renowned restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo.

France continues to shine in the world of fine dining with another two restaurants joining the ranks of those with Three Stars in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide – Hugo Roellinger’s Le Coquillage in Cancale and Christopher Coutanceau’s eponymous restaurant in La Rochelle.

Baillie Lodges has announced highly regarded hospitality professional Melissa Hamilton has been appointed as Restaurant Manager at its Barossa Valley luxury lodge, The Louise.

Catseye Pool Club, a central feature of soon-to-launch The Sundays boutique hotel on Hamilton Island, has offered a first look at what lies in store for diners when the venue opens on 24 April 2025.

Cathay Pacific has partnered with Mott 32, one of the world’s most awarded Chinese restaurant brands, to bring customers an elevated dining experience at The Pier, First class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport.