Restaurant - 8 April 2014

EAST MEETS WEST

The Publican Group’s downtown Perth local with a South American twist. Public House: 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA (08) 6336 9780 or www.publichouseperth.com.au Public House is the latest venture from the trans-Nullabor juggernauts, The Publican Group. Helmed by partners Steve Garcia and John Ahern, The Publican Group has a healthy portfolio of hospitality ventures that

Restaurant - 8 April 2014

SETTING SAILS

Top Ibiza club and music brand finds a home in Darling Harbour. Café del Mar The Rooftop Terrace of Cockle Bay, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney (02) 9267 6700 or www.cafedelmar.com.au Story: Jen Temm The view from the wrap-around balcony at Café del Mar may not be the glistening Mediterranean — but just wait. Proprietors Alex Daniel

Pub - 23 March 2014

SUBURBAN SPEAKEASY – THE PALATE HOTEL

Palate Hotel 279 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere NSW 2116 (02) 9680 0515 or palatehotel.com The Palate Hotel is the dreamchild of owner, Rod Salmon, who conceived of a casual food-focussed venue with quality and heart in the under-served area of Rydalmere in Sydney’s western suburbs. Unlike the standard issue offerings of nearby pubs and takeaways, this

Global - 25 February 2014

BE LORD OF THE MANOR AT OTAHUNA LODGE

Otahuna Lodge 224 Rhodes Rd, Tai Tapu, Christchurch New Zealand 7672 +64 3 329 6333 or www.otahuna.co.nz For the first time, guests at the historic Otahuna Lodge will have the opportunity to book exclusive use of the entire luxury property. Nestled in the Port Hills of New Zealand’s Canterbury region, Otahuna Lodge is launching its

Global - 24 February 2014

MAKEOVER FOR HERITAGE QUEENSTOWN

Heritage Queenstown 91 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown New Zealand 9300 +64 3 450 1500 or www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/heritage-queenstown The Heritage Queenstown has carried out a meticulous upgrade, with every refurbished deluxe room and suite transformed with a new décor boasting modern furnishings, new sleek entertainment systems and sumptuous bedding. The hotel offers a relaxed but exclusive resort atmosphere

Local - 11 February 2014

B SEATED AT OATLANDS HOUSE

Oatlands House 42 Bettington Rd, Oatlands NSW 2117 (02) 9683 3355 or www.oatlandshouse.com.au Navarra Venues recently opened its latest venue, Oatlands House, with a Georgian-inspired decoration created by KW Interiors and furniture provided by B Seated Global. It’s a beautiful venue surrounded by the luscious greens of a golf course. The look of the new

Local - 29 January 2014

FUN AND GAMES AT WYNCITY

Wyncity Bowl and Entertainment 36 Wallace Ave, Point Cook 3030 1300 783 123 or www.wyncity.com.au Wyncity is raising the curtain at its new family entertainment centre in Point Cook. Offering the latest in tenpin bowling, world-class Laserforce laser tag, bumper cars, pool tables, mini golf and a range of arcade games, it is Australia’s newest

Global - 28 January 2014

TREND GROUP MOSAICS IN MILAN

Aldo Coppola salon Milan Aldo Coppola’s spectacular new space is made even more precious by designer mosaics created by Trend Group, the company from Vicenza who is a true leader in the production of mosaic tiles, agglomerates and decorative glass. In approximately 1000 square meters of white Carrara marble, Trend Group’s tiles stand out, recreating

Uncategorized - 23 January 2014

Bracken Ridge Bar

Prototype assisted Brand and Slater Architects with custom dining banquette seats which were used as feature pieces in the Phoenix bar and lounge located in the Bracken Ridge Tavern. The brief was to create a booth style banquette seat suitable for dining with three different styles of removable cover fabrics, creating a relaxed style of