The Discgo Charger http://www.facebook.com/discgocharger The Discgo is a charging system that is designed for cafes, restaurants, venues and bars that allows patrons to move within the venue while giving your phone a much-needed charge. Discgo chargers can be placed in any environment, with a small rental fee from the venue on a monthly basis.
RBA’s Wall-Mounted Self-Closing Tap with Isolation Valve www.rba.com.au/tapware/wall-mounted There’s no longer a need to turn off those pesky bathroom taps with paper towels with RBA’s wall-mounted self-closing tapware range. Listening to what the consumer wants is what RBA does best, and that is why they have made hygiene and water conservation their two top
Brunetti 380 Lygon St, Carlton (03) 9347 2801 or brunetticaffe.com In a twist of fate, Brunetti is moving back to the exact location where it originally opened in 1974. Designed by owners Fabio and Yuri Angelé’s architect brother, Joe, the café’s circular design and high ceilings add a sense of theatre and grandeur found
Relax, you’re among friends. Story: Christopher Holder Jimbo & Rex: Crown Melbourne, Southbank VIC www.crownmelbourne.com.au/jimbo-and-rex Before I even set foot in Jimbo & Rex, I liked it. What not to like? I mean, I had no idea who Jimbo or Rex were but I felt sure they were friendly; in all probability human; and
A luxury hotel takes on the bar specialists. Story: Julia Langham Grain: 199 George Street, Sydney NSW (02) 9250 3114 or www.grainbar.com.au Surely there’s room at the Circular Quay end of Sydney’s George Street for one more gorgeous bar? Say hello to Grain, a bespoke artisan bar by Four Seasons Hotel. Yes, Grain is a hotel
What makes Keystone tick? Christopher Holder talks to Managing Director John Duncan to find out. It’s impossible to generalise. But it’s fun. Whether you’re talking about the Gordon Gekko-style ALH Group, the gastro-pub delights of the Colonial Leisure Group, the Singo/Dicko knockabout rich mates’ pub play, or the tight Sandhill crew of Richmond… the
Pier One Sydney Harbour 11 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point 2000 (02) 8298 9999 or www.pieronesydneyharbour.com.au The Pier One Sydney Harbour in Walsh Bay has unveiled seven new over-water suites with peerless views of Australia’s iconic landmarks. Perched on-and-over Sydney Harbour, the hotel’s seven new suites have been designed by Bates Smart Architects and include four
Fonda Mexican Windsor 144 Chapel St, Windsor 3181 (03) 9521 2660 or fondamexican.com.au A run-down heritage showroom in Windsor has become the home of the second restaurant under the banner of local taquería Fonda Mexican. The shell of the building was discovered during demolition, and the design was built around highlighting the pre-existing features.
Saigon Sally 2 Duke St, Windsor 3181 (03) 9939 5181 or www.saigonsally.com.au Dubbed the “sophisticated elder sister”, Saigon Sally is the second venture for the team behind Vietnamese Hawker bar, Hanoi Hannah. Chef Adrian Li’s menu tests traditional Vietnamese methods and demonstrates a direct relationship with market produce, the delicacy of balance and lack
Jones The Grocer Westfield Sydney CBD, Pitt St Sydney www.jonesthegrocer.com Point of View‘s lighting designs are on display at Jones The Grocer’s new flagship store at the Westfield shopping mall in Sydney. The concept food emporium offers gourmet breakfast-to-dinner dining alongside the retail of luxury foods. The lighting by POV seeks to brings alive each