The Merrywell Corner of Clarendon St & Crown Riverside, Melbourne (03) 9292 7468 or www.themerrywell.com.au “Casual. Unpretentious. High Energy.” That’s The Merrywell, a modern interpretation of a gastronomy-driven pub now open at Crown. Scottish-born, Las Vegas-based chef Grant MacPherson and acclaimed American chef, Sam DeMarco (Sammy D) cherry-picked Melbourne for their latest venture, their first
Merewether Surfhouse Henderson Parade, Merewether NSW 2291 (02) 4918 0000 or http://surfhouse.com.au/ CO-AP have designed all three levels of the Merewether Surfhouse in Newcastle, incorporating a restaurant and bar, function rooms and a beachfront kiosk and cafe. Upon entering the Surfhouse the magnificent vista is obscured by the two wet-bars. “This allows for the spectacular views to be revealed
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
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,
The Pier: Cunningham Pier, Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC (03) 5222 6444 or www.thepiergeelong.com.au Photos: Shannon McGrath Endearing himself to Geelong locals is Cameron Ling’s stock and trade. With two AFL premierships under his belt, if it hasn’t earned the footballer keys to the city by now, it certainly has opened a few doors. The
Prahran Hotel: 82 High St, Prahran VIC (03) 9529 2168 or www.prahranhotel.com Photos: Shannon McGrath Pubs come easily to the four guys that make up Sand Hill Road. Well, the business of running them that is. They know what makes a local pub, and don’t stray too far away from the basics of a parma
Gallon: 117 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW One gallon of rum, that’s all it took for John McArthur to buy up all the land that makes up Pyrmont and Ultimo in 1798. It costs a little more than a booze barter to snatch up a parcel of land nowadays, but it doesn’t stop the locals having
Yarra Lane is taking off. Until recently, the South Yarra development had been the sole hunting ground of Salvatore Malatesta (St Ali) and chef Paul Hewson, with their solitary ‘Outpost’. But developer Michael Yates has decided to colonise the precinct with a who’s who of established and rising stars. George Calombaris will be opening his
The Millswyn: 131-133 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC (03) 9866 5627 or www.themillswyn.com.au Octogenarian Paul Lynch left some big shoes to fill, especially for 21-year- old Davis Yu — the son of property developer David Yu, and once Olympic slalom hopeful. Lynch’s, his South Yarra restaurant on the fringe of the Botanical, was an institution.
Phamish: 30 The Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC (03) 9534 3800 or www.phamish.com.au Across the road from the fledgling restaurant Phamish sit two enduring St Kilda icons; the gaping clown mouth of Luna Park and the old world Palais Theatre. Beyond these gatekeepers, the streetscape melds into a wake of eclectic venues left by the gentrification