Trocadero: Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd VIC (03) 8698 8888 or www.trocadero.co In the shadow of the Melbourne’s Arts Centre spire, Hamer Hall emerged from its crystallised state after a $136m refit. The great and the good arrived for the grand opening to hear kd Lang and other musical luminaries christen one
O Bar and Dining 264 George St, Sydney 2000 (02) 9247 9777 or www.obardining.com.au Celebrity chef and author Michael Moore has opened a new restaurant to replace his Summit restaurant atop the iconic Australia Square. Rumours have been circulating for several weeks that major changes were afoot for the famous venue with Moore having
Oysters are shucked to order at this informal new meeting and eating spot in downtown Sydney, where the lightest touch of modernist American diner styling creates a great atmosphere. Located in the old Brooklyn Hotel, the historic George Street space has been refurbished with unique flair and seamlessly divided into three different segments: The Oyster
MasterChef Dining Forecourt of St Mary’s Cathedral Cnr of College Street & Cathedral Square Sydney 2000 1300 558 973 or www.masterchef.com.au Now in its fourth season, and with plenty of fans to boot, MasterChef is a force to be reckoned with. And that’s exactly what Carrie Barker and Jack Bedwani from the projects* dared to
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
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