Local - 25 August 2013

PINTXOS COMES TO PERTH AT BAR DE HALCYON

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

Local - 25 August 2013

ALFREDO’S OPENS BEHIND ALFRED AND CONSTANCE

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

Café - 20 August 2013

THE LUNCH ROOM OPENS AT COLLINS SQUARE

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

Local - 20 August 2013

BOMADERRY BOWLING CLUB BY QUATTRO

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

Restaurant - 14 August 2013

JBL AT WILDFIRE

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

Local - 14 August 2013

GROCERY BAR BECOMES GB ESPRESSO

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

Uncategorized - 14 August 2013

TWO SIDES TO CODE BLACK

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

Uncategorized - 14 August 2013

AT BRING THE NOISE AT CHILLIWOW

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

Local - 14 August 2013

UPDATED MENUS AT BLUESTONE

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

Restaurant - 14 August 2013

FULL HOUSE AT MAN TONG

Man Tong Kitchen Level 1, West End, Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank (03) 9686 9888 or www.mantongkitchen.com.au Man Tong is is the latest eatery to open at Crown Casino Complex and a sister to Hu Tong at the Cullen Hotel. Literally translated the name means “full house”. Completed on 18th December for the Golden Age Group,