Pabu Grill and Sake 190 Smith St, Collingwood (03) 9419 6141 or pabu.com.au Collingwood’s Smith Street dining strip is now home to Pabu Grill & Sake, a Japanese Izakaya with a menu rivalled only by its architectural merit. The space features an impressive interplay of architecture and artwork, courtesy of Architects EAT and Two
Riley St Garage 55 Riley St, Woolloomooloo 2011 (02) 9326 9055 or www.rileystgarage.com.au Once a full service garage, now a full service restaurant and bar, Riley St Garage has rolled up its doors for gastronomic service & repairs. The 200-seat restaurant is the vision of Brody Petersen from The Parlour Group who brought The Flying
The Emerson 143-145 Commercial Rd, South Yarra (03) 9825 0900 or www.theemerson.com.au A $12 million, two year transformation of the heritage-listed Market-Hotel has produced The Emerson. It’s inspired by 19th Century American essayist and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson. He believed life was to be lived, that parties were to be held and if you were
Fenix 680 Victoria St, Richmond 3121 (03) 9427 8500 or fenix.com.au Melbourne’s Fenix will re-open this November, exclusively for events and with a new interior look and feel. Led by Shareen Joel Design, Fenix will be recreated into a unique venue that offers a fresh style and illustrates a modern yet diverse space suited to
Chester Street Bakery and Bar 32a Chester St, Newstead, Brisbane 4006 (07) 3852 4130 or www.chesterstreet.com.au The latest offering from Damian Griffith’s growing empire sees the entrepreneur team up with designer Alex Lotersztain. Stepping outside of the Constance Street precinct, Chester Street has a slightly different design philosophy to Griffith’s other venues, with Alexander Lotersztain
House of Yoghurt Westfield Hurstville, Cross St, Hurstville 2220 www.houseofyogurt.com.au The bright interiors of House of Yogurt come from De Simone Design. The feature in the middle, called ‘Cream Canopy’ or ‘Fro Yo fountain’ was made reality by Trent Baker from Armature Design Support. The store is a self-serve concept based on a circular flow,
Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn 3122 (02) 9278 4775 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/arts-culture/hawthorn-arts-centre-information This November the Hawthorn Town Hall will open after 18 months of redevelopment, re-emerging as the Hawthorn Arts Centre – a first class arts and cultural facility for the City of Boroondara. The Centre will be a community, cultural and heritage hub
The Park 36 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park Melbourne (03) 8488 7519 or www.theparkmelbourne.com.au Perched on the edge of the iconic Albert Park Lake’s edge, The Park is opening after extensive renovations. The former Powerhouse has been transformed into a contemporary, boutique space. Floor to ceiling windows offer sweeping views of the lake, allowing for an
Doltone House Hyde Park Level 3, 181 Elizabeth St Sydney (02) 8571 0611 or www.doltonehouse.com.au/doltone-house/choose-your-venue/hyde-park Doltone House Hyde Park is a new meeting and events venue with high ceilings, lots of natural light and uninterrupted views of Sydney’s Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Ballroom is the main room which can be divided, via operable walls,
Bluetrain: Southbank, VIC (03) 9696 0111 or www.bluetrain.com.au Celebrating its 20th birthday, Bluetrain has discovered a new design direction with Melbourne-based designers Studio Equator. Defined as the ‘People’s Café’, Bluetrain’s concept of ‘Aussie Fusion’ cuisine and non-pretentious aesthetic energy create an attractive dining option as well as a casual café environment. Studio Equator has combined