Pullman Melbourne Albert Park 65 Queens Rd, Melbourne 3004 (03) 9529 4300 Today the Sebel Albert Park Melbourne is celebrating a changing of the guard as it rebrands to Pullman Melbourne Albert Park and undergoes a multi-million dollar refurbishment. The adjoining Citigate hotel will rebrand to Mercure, the third in Melbourne CBD. As part
Quiksilver Byron Bay: 2 Jonson Street, Byron Bay NSW (02) 6680 7041 or Quiksilver.com.au Story: Julia Langham Byron is no longer a sleepy, hippy enclave for surfers and stoners, it now hosts some of the most expensive real estate in the country and attracts a huge number of tourists — many happy to update their
The Converse Flagship Store: Melbourne Central, Melbourne VIC (03) 9663 6426 CONTACTS Audio Logistics (Audac): 1300 859 341 or info@audiologistics.com.au My 12 year old just scored his first pair of Converse kicks. He could hardly be happier. Turns out, they could just as easily have been my first pair in the ’70s. Makes for a
Jet Cycles: 80 Clarence St, Sydney NSW CONTACTS Specialized: www.specialized.com ONE Group Retail Experience: (03) 9403 3555 or www.onegroupretail.com Cycling is no longer a cheap means of transportation. It’s a religion. People of all ages are jumping into their lycra and joining the global pelaton. But let’s not kid ourselves, it’s the middle age
Little Hunter 195 Little Collins St, Melbourne (03) 9654 0900 or www.littlehunter.com.au This subterranean grill house and kitchen is a new home for Melbourne’s carnivores as prepared by US native, Gavin Baker. Signature dishes at Little Hunter focus in on techniques in smoking, curing and refined meat preparation with the use of the kitchen’s
The Park Hotel 12 Watton St, Werribee, Melbourne 3030 (03) 9741 1441 or http://theparkhotel.net.au/ Converted last year from a derelict relic, this sprawling hotel has a new life as an eatery and craft beer hall. Owners Nick Christou and Isaac Zietek have over 20 years combined industry experience and are responsible for some of
Novotel Sydney Central 169-179 Thomas St, Haymarket 2000 (02) 9281 6888 or www.mirvachotels.com/novotel-sydney-central Citigate Central Sydney has rebranded to Novotel Sydney Central and is undergoing a major refurbishment, while the suburb of Haymarket is in the midst of a progressive urbal renewal program. The hotel is in the heart of the action: Frank Gehry’s landmark University of
Once A Tailor 727 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122 (03) 9818 2224 The freshly renovated space at number 727 reflects a modern, yet considered aesthetic: exposed brick walls, sleek marble bench tops and an open courtyard. In a cheeky reference to its namesake, Once a Tailor’s interiors also feature antique sewing machines perched throughout
The Star Event Centre The Star, Pyrmont NSW www.star.com.au/star-event-centre The Star’s new Event Centre is a little like the glacé cherry atop the extensive $870m casino redevelopment — albeit a heavyweight, $100m state-of-the-art cherry. The Event Centre, with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour and the city, is designed to host domestic and international meetings, seminars,
Twin Towns Services Club: Wharf St Tweed Heads NSW (07) 5536 2277 or www.twintowns.com.au Since its inception in 1950, Twin Towns Services Club has developed into a multi million-dollar business and the largest Services Club in Australia. The Management/Board of the club have begun a huge three-year/three-stage transformation. JVG Sound Lighting and Visual worked alongside Control