Bacchus South Bank, QLD 4101 (07) 3364 0843 or www.bacchusrestaurant.com.au Here are a few shots from Bacchus in Brisbane. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant was recently launched by Masterchef’s Matt Preston, who praised it for bringing a spark back to Brisbane’s foodie scene. Designed by LA-based Tracy Beckmann, Bacchus has a bar and a pool as well.
Stokehouse Sidon Street, South Bank QLD 4101 (07) 3020 0600 or stokehousebrisbane.com.au Stokehouse is one of five finalists from around the world for Best New Restaurant by the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2013! Designed by Queensland-based architecture and interior design firm, Arkhefield, the restaurant is the only Australian restaurant to be a finalist in this category. Completed in November 2011
Captain Melville 34 Franklin St, Melbourne (03) 9663 6855 or www.captainmelville.com.au After 160 years in service, Melbourne’s oldest coaching hotel has been transformed into a new dining destination, Captain Melville. Renovated by Breathe Architecture, the vision for the new venue was to resurrect the experiences of the coach house in its early days, reflecting the 1850s
The Coffee Club Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 www.coffeeclub.com.au The new-look Coffee Club café at Indooroopilly is the first in a series of newly-designed cafes that incorporate styling elements including Ceasarstone. The new modern design utilises warm, natural colours and textures to create a casual and relaxed atmosphere for customers
Satelight 96 Hudsons Road, Spotswood VIC 3015 (03) 9399 5805 or www.satelight.com.au With more than a nod to the old Edison style lamps, the Filament pendant light draws on a rich history. As the name suggests, the design is inspired by the intricate wire looms. The light fitting has been made by using a computer
St Ali North 815 Nicholson St, Carlton North www.stali.com.au The much-anticipated St Ali North is now open. Co-owner Salvatore Malatesta of St ALi recruited Jessie Gerner (Anada, The Aylesbury) as co-owner, and with the help of Velo Cycles’ Harry Fishman, has assembled a superhero team of coffee and food specialists to lift the lid
Mitchell Ogilvie: 168 Edward St, Brisbane QLD www.mitchellogilvie.com Every self-consciously upmarket commercial centre aims to have one: a standout precinct of luxe retailers. Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, Ferragamo, Gucci… the list is as familiar as it is exclusive. Brisbane’s Edward Street plays host to a deluxe conga line of prestige marques, including an interloper, a
LK Jewellery: Crown Casino, Southbank, Melbourne www.lkjewellery.com Upscale casinos are a haven for primo retail. And like 24-carat limpets, you’ll always find upmarket stores selling fancy undies and expensive jewellery. I’ll allow you to draw your own conclusions about why they’re such a good ‘fit’, but so it is with Crown Casino and LK Jewellery.
The Southport School 2 Winchester St, Southport QLD 4215 The Southport School (TSS) is an Anglican day and boarding school on the Gold Coast. The Dining Hall has always been a meeting place for students, and TSS wanted to provide a better audio and visual experience for boarders. TSS was unhappy with the original audio
Grand Mercure Pinnacle Apartments 104 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont 2009 www.accorhotels.com Grand Mercure Pinnacle Apartments in Pyrmont has completed a full upgrade incorporating a new “Urban Chic|Urban Series” design. The property is the 4th hotel this year in the Accor Vacation Club network in Australia/New Zealand to complete a major refurbishment programme. The upgrade follows the highly successful