The Collection Bar: 328 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC (03) 9429 8333 or www.thecollectionbar.com.au A lightning fast refurbishment and a keen eye for historical detail has seen The Collection Bar re-emerge with a look and feel that combines the old and the new. Situated on the corner of what is one of Bridge Road’s oldest buildings,
Chill On Ice Lounge & Ski Lodge: Southgate Complex, 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank 3006 1300 423 227 or www.chillon.com.au Bobby Stephens, founder and director of Chill On Pty Ltd, came up with the concept of an ice bar for Melbourne after visiting the seminal Minus5° Bar in New Zealand with his daughter. She so loved
(02) 9211 4744 or www.zenithinteriors.com.au David Walley’s latest design to complement the WB Series is the WB Bench. Inspired by traditional timber butchers’ blocks, the WB Series of bar stools, benches and tables combines the clean lines of fabricated steel with the warmth and beauty of natural timber. Available in two lengths the tapered rubber-tipped legs
The Great Getaway Medina: Marrakech-Medina, Morocco www.designhotels.com/the_great_getaway_medina Experience the romance and mystique of the ancient city of Marrakech with The Great Getaway Medina. Owners Christian and Ina Krug first teamed up with acclaimed German architect Moritz Theden for The Great Getaway Marrakech Hotel & Spa to open on the city outskirts at the end of this
The Apollo Restaurant: 44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011 (02) 8354 0888 or www.theapollo.com.au Launching on Macleay Street, Potts Point, The Apollo is the first venture of Jonathan Barthelmess (Coast, Manly Pavilion) in partnership with Longrain’s Sam Christie. This Australian Greek restaurant draws on their shared heritage and professional success, with a keen eye
Sofitel Mumbai www.sofitel.com Sofitel Luxury Hotels has opened the doors on its first hotel in India, the Sofitel Mumbai BKC, located in the city’s bustling Bandra Kurla Complex business district. Sofitel’s Worldwide CEO Robert Gaymer-Jones said the new Sofitel Mumbai BKC is a shining example of the brand’s expansion strategy, which involves being present in
Fitzrovia: 155 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda VIC (03) 9537 0001 or www.fitzrovia.com.au Paul Jewson and Marco Pugnaloni have resurfaced with a brand new all-day eatery, after having wowed the crowds cramming into the all-too-small Outpost. For South Yarra locals, the tiny triangle tenancy (co-owned with Salvatore from St Ali) was the perfect introduction to Jewson’s
Bar100: 100 George Street, The Rocks VIC (02) 8070 9311 or www.bar100.com.au There are certain elements about Bar100 that feel a little left of centre. Staring deep through the eyes of a stain-glassed Jesus while sipping on something a little more substantial than communion wine could raise more guilt then even a Catholic could bear.
Cafe Culture is running an Upcycling Competition at Saturday Indesign. Upcycling is the honourable process of converting waste or unwanted materials into new products. When trash becomes treasure. So if you can dream up anything better than a clock plate, send your design — can be a CAD drawing, or even just a hand illustration,
Half Moon: 120 Church Street, Brighton VIC (03) 9591 0611 or www.halfmoon.com.au Always considered somewhat of a sister venue to The Botanical while Paul Wilson was heading both ships, Brighton’s Half Moon pub is really quite distinct. In full view of the railway station, on a street lined with European cars, Half Moon is open,