Paul Beale, Director of Electrolight, describes the philosophy and some of the detail behind the outstanding Merrywell lighting design: “The lighting design concept was developed to create a point of difference from the rest of the casino’s hospitality offerings. The client wanted to create a warm and cosy atmosphere using a simple, clean palette of
The Merrywell: Cnr of Clarendon Street & Crown Riverside, Melbourne VIC (03) 9292 7468 or www.crownmelbourne.com.au/themerrywell Launched in April, The Merrywell has seen the Las Vegas-based forces of Scottish born Grant MacPherson and New York-Italian Sam DeMarco rise to the challenge posed by Melbourne’s food and bar obsessed culture, creating a relaxed and multifaceted venue
With The Star shaking up its F&B, Crown has brought in a new face, Nicholas Kurban. He shares with venue his plans to make Crown the toast of the world, not just Australia. Nicolas Kurban arrived in Melbourne only five weeks ago, and already he’s willing to be quizzed about his new hometown. He’s here
Marquee — The Star Sydney 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW www.marqueesydney.com ‘There will be stories’; that’s what we’re told by The Star’s advertising agency. And you only need to hang out after midnight in the barely controlled bedlam of the Marquee’s unisex bathrooms to concur. It’s exciting, sexy and just a little bit ‘dangerous’. In
Momofuku Seibo The Star, 80 Pyrmont St, Sydney NSW The launch of Momofuku Seiobo was undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated Sydney restaurant openings in recent years. The news that star chef David Chang was to open his first restaurant outside New York right here in our harbour city set the foodie scene abuzz.
Best Wester Premier Hotel 115 Kew 115 Cotham Rd Melbourne 3101 (03) 8862 0200 or http://hotel115kew.bestwestern.com.au/ Best Western Australasia has introduced the newly built Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew, Australia’s first Best Western Premier property. “We’re sure guests will be delighted with the distinct style and personalised service offered to them by the new Best
Spring 26 Felix St, Brisbane CBD 4000 (07) 3229 0460 or www.spring.com.au Since November 2011 Spring has evolved to become something of a food emporium, with A Market Table, The Cooking School and The Pop Up Shop here to stay. Owner Sarah Hancock had a vision of a neutral canvas that replicates the environment of the
Surfing the steep learning curve of social media can be a white knuckle ride. Matt Mullins is a partner in Sand Hill Road hospitality group Confession: I know very little about Facebook. Sure, I know I’ve Friended way too many people I barely know, without understanding I’d have to wade through reams of posts about
Melt Chocolate Bar 124 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW (02) 9747 6358 or www.facebook.com/Melt.Chocolate.Bar.Burwood Designer Matt Woods developed the interior of Melt to overtly reference the world’s most passion evoking food: chocolate. It’s adorned with delectable dark, milk and white chocolate hues, and is inclusive of a monolithic “marble” bar (reconstituted stone chosen for its environmental impact, durability low
Duchess 1 Gugeri St, Claremont Quarter, Claremont WA 6010 (08) 9384 4880 or http://duchessbar.com.au/ Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles….they’re to be found at Duchess, a new boutique bar from the creators of Malt Supper Club. Living up to her name, Duchess offers a beautiful ‘Elegant Tea’, which includes a traditional version of high tea as well as