Claremont Tonic 15A Cnr Claremont St & Yarra Lane, South Yarra 3181 (03) 9827 0399 or www.claremont-tonic.com.au Last month, Claremont Tonic opened in South Yarra’s new ‘Yarra Lane’ precinct. The new project by Maison Davis, the group fresh from giving Mexican a Melbourne edge at the newly opened CBD cantina Touché Hombre, is the creative
Jamie’s Italian Perth Mitchell Building, Perth CBD http://www.jamieoliver.com/au/italian/ Jamie’s Italian is set to expand to Western Australia’s burgeoning food capital, Perth, in early 2013. The new restaurant will feature the signatures unique pasta machine and planks of anti-pasti. The Martin Brudnizki-designed space will boast a spacious dining and bar area. “Australia has always been close
Saké Restaurant & Bar Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3004 (02) 9259 5656 or www.sakerestaurant.com.au In May Venue reported that Saké Restaurant & Bar was coming to Melbourne. Well, it has arrived! Executive Chef Shaun Presland has put together a top notch kitchen team, including Rose Ang (Head Chef) and Paula Lawdorn (Sous
Firehouse Parramatta Leagues Club, 13-15 O’Connell St, Parramatta NSW 2150 (02) 8833 0777 or http://www.parraleagues.com.au/ Paul Kelly Design’s concept for the Firehouse was based on the atmosphere and taste of Southern Italy, with the focus on the casual nature of sharing food and beverage. It was also based on a small-scale Italian kitchen, focusing on
One Moncur 1 Moncur St, Woollahra, Sydney 2025 (02) 9327 7737 or http://onemoncur.com.au/ One Moncur claims the honour of being one of Sydney’s first champagne-focused bars and a much-anticipated addition to Woollahra’s growing scene. Brothers Luke and Jeremy Browne, along with business partner Anthony Rosen, have been the driving force behind the reincarnation of
The Unity Hall Hotel 292 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041 (02) 9810 1331 or http://unityhallhotel.com.au/ One of Balmain’s oldest hotels, The Unity Hall Hotel has re-established itself as a local hangout since undergoing some restoration work. The new and improved Unity Hall Hotel remains true to its heritage thanks to a fresh lick of paint
Trocadero Melbourne Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004 (03) 9281 8000 The Van Haandel Group has opened the doors to their latest venture in Melbourne, Trocadero – a modern brasserie which will be part of the iconic Arts Centre Melbourne’s redeveloped Hamer Hall. Frank Van Haandel and Anthony Musarra are the creative minds
Bistro One Eleven 111 Eagle St, Brisbane 4000 (07) 3220 2557 or http://bistrooneeleven.com/ Brisbane’s dining scene is set to expand with the opening of Philip Johnson’s newest venue. Bistro One Eleven comprises of an 85-seat ground floor bistro and a 35-seat espresso bar. Located in GPT’s multi-award winning Cox Rayner-designed new office development, One One One Eagle Street, Bistro
The George 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 (08) 6161 6662 or http://thegeorgeperth.com.au/ The George has offered a place to drink and dine for thousands in the heart of the CBD over the last four years. This popular city watering hole’s furniture and fittings have seen some good times, been witness to many ‘interesting’
David’s 4 Cecil Place, Prahran VIC 3181 (03) 9529 5199 or http://davidsrestaurant.com.au/ The acclaimed David’s of Prahran, is open again with a completely new look and new menu. One might be forgiven for walking straight past the new David’s, as it is a completely different looking restaurant. The new David’s menu is defined as ‘country