Prototype has been providing furniture for Rydges Hotels with its rollout of properties in Queensland. Pictured is the Rise breakfast space at the Cairns site where Prototype provided table tops and Meg chairs from Rosetto. The Meg chair included a chrome four-leg base and Prototype had the upholstery completed in-house in Australia for the neat
Rushcutters 10 Neild Avenue, Rushcutters Bay NSW (02) 9326 9348 or rushcutters.com.au The latest venture from The Keystone Group, Rushcutters is an all-encompassing hub of sociability, sustainability and food that champions a farm-to-plate philosophy. With the majority of produce from the menu sourced from Martin Boetz’s property, The Cooks Co-Op and the surrounding Hawkesbury
Woolwich Pier Hotel 2 Gale St, Woolwich NSW 2110 (02) 9817 2204 or woolwichpierhotel.com.au The Woolwich Pier Hotel has re-opened its doors after being closed for renovations. The Pier renovations take inspiration from the tradition of British pubs, particularly gastro pubs, but have their own twist. There are a series of spaces broken up into
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
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,