Katie Lockhart

3 weeks ago | salon.com | Katie Lockhart

Sangas, toasties or whatever moniker Melburnians use — sandwiches are finally having a moment in Australia’s food capital. Back in 2015, when I lived there, even a mention of a tuna melt drew a furrowed brow. But now, trendy delis and diner-style joints across Melbourne are slinging ooey-gooey gourmet creations between two slices of fresh bread. “The ‘chef-ification’ of sandwiches became popular off the back of COVID,” says MasterChef Australia judge and food journalist Sofia Levin.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Lockhart

Sangas, toasties or whatever moniker Melburnians use — sandwiches are finally having a moment in Australia’s food capital. Back in 2015, when I lived there, even a mention of a tuna melt drew a furrowed brow. But now, trendy delis and diner-style joints across Melbourne are slinging ooey-gooey gourmet creations between two slices of fresh bread. “The ‘chef-ification’ of sandwiches became popular off the back of COVID,” says MasterChef Australia judge and food journalist Sofia Levin.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Lockhart

Sangas, toasties or whatever moniker Melburnians use — sandwiches are finally having a moment in Australia’s food capital. Back in 2015, when I lived there, even a mention of a tuna melt drew a furrowed brow. But now, trendy delis and diner-style joints across Melbourne are slinging ooey-gooey gourmet creations between two slices of fresh bread. “The ‘chef-ification’ of sandwiches became popular off the back of COVID,” says MasterChef Australia judge and food journalist Sofia Levin.

1 month ago | insidehook.com | Katie Lockhart

Forget the Espresso Martini. The ideal nightcap is a forgotten classic that’s making a comeback: The Grasshopper. At its most basic, this toothpaste-green cocktail is a combination of heavy cream, crème de menthe and crème de cacao. But instead of ramping caffeine levels up to 10 like its coffee cousin, this sweet dessert cocktail winds drinkers down.

1 month ago | salon.com | Katie Lockhart

Researchers, doctors and even Netflix have told us we’re lonelier than ever. Some claim it’s the latest epidemic plaguing society, but instead of masks and distancing, people are combating this one in a very different way. Post-pandemic, there’s been a surge in supper clubs around the world. These intimate, exclusive dining experiences give people a chance to meet and bond with locals, travelers and chefs. The goal? Connecting and hopefully forming friendships over top-notch local food and drinks.