It’s been closed for seven months, but the Sydney establishment is ready to serve diners again. And for the first time, it’s hosting live chamber music performances.

That's breakfast – and lunch – sorted.

Bearing the name of the patron saint of French pâtissiers, this crown-like confection of pastry and crème is a cake in a venerable tradition.

A crisp, all-veg affair, with smoky aïoli to boot.

After enduring the longest and strictest lockdown in the country, some in the city's hospitality industry are ready to be hospitable again. Others are playing the waiting game.

Restaurants, cafés and pubs in Melbourne will be allowed to seat up to 20 diners inside, and 50 outside.

Gin, lime, sugar. It doesn't get any easier than this.