Bar de Halcyon (08) 6336 9243 or www.bardehalcyon.com.au Western Australia will receive a new Spanish flavour with the upcoming launch of Bar de Halcyon, Perth’s first pintxos (pronounced pinchos) bar. Set to open in early September 2013, Bar de Halcyon is the latest small bar to take residence in trendy Wolf Lane and will offer
Alfredo’s Directly behind Alfred and Constance (07) 3251 6555 or www.alfredos.com.au The bright white tiles and the yellow neon sign on Alfred Street have been sparking the interest of locals who are excited to see a late-night Pizzeria open in Brisbane. Alfredo’s is the newest haunt to join a village of venues that are forming
The Lunch Room 727 Collins St, Melbourne http://www.collinssquare.com.au/about/news-room/2013/07/the-lunch-room-now-open/ Designed by collaboration between blackmilk interior design and Walker Corporation, The Lunch Room looks like a restaurant, but is also the fashionable new home for Think Asia (Asian and Thai), Papadam (Indian cuisine), Nashi (Sandwiches), Rhumbas (Rolls), Edamama (Salad Bar), Salsaʼs (Tex Mex Grill), Sobo Japanese, Big
Bomaderry Bowling Club 154 Meroo Road, Bomaderry NSW 2541 (02) 4421 2733 or bomaderrybowling.com.au Quattro Interiors recently finished a revamp of the Bomaderry Bowling Club interiors. The brief for the new function rooms was to create an updated look that was both fashionable and functional. The new function space had to be versatile enough to
Wildfire Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay (02) 8273 1222 or www.wildfiresydney.com Classic waterfront restaurant Wildfire’s owner Tonči Farac decided it was time to give the fine establishment an audio makeover calling in the experts at Compact Monitor Systems. “The client also wanted to expand the audio to several zones and include areas that haven’t previously
Captain Baxter St Kilda Sea Baths, 10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda (03) 8534 8999 or captainbaxter.com.au Captain Baxter opened last Summer and drew great Summer crowds and great reviews including being voted 5th-best rooftop bar in Melbourne by The Age. The interiors were designed by Dana Hutchins from Hutch.
GB Espresso Shop 2, 133-137 Fitzroy St, St Kilda (03) 9573 1137 or www.gbespresso.com Andrea Brook opened GB Espresso in April 2013. The name pays tribute to a long heritage as the Grocery Bar in St Kilda. “I was excited when The Grocery Bar came up for sale as it’s an ideal format for the
Code Black Coffee 15-17 Weston St Brunswick (03) 9381 2330 or codeblackcoffee.com.au Set in an inner-city double-fronted warehouse shell, Code Black is the new roastery and headquarters of the Melbourne based Cafenatics operations. The space, designed by Zwei Interiors Architecture, comprises of two mirror-image warehouse shells. One side houses the primary coffee roaster and coffee
Chilliwow 22 Constance St, Fortitude Valley (07) 3252 8491 or www.chilliwow.com.au Melbourne-based Alexa Nice Interior Design has recently completed the design of a New Mexican cantina inspired bar, Chilliwow. The overall design and feel of Chilliwow is a colourfully rich, playful and relaxed atmosphere showcasing the historically-beautiful Mexican culture. The venue, is spread over three
Bluestone Restaurant Bar 349 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000 (03) 9620 4060 or www.bluestonerestaurantbar.com.au Bluestone Restaurant Bar has recently updated its corporate conference and dining space and released a series of new 2013 Autumn Conference and Events Menus. This year, the owners of Bluestone Restaurant Bar Valerie and Jason McLean celebrate 13 years since they opened