Mantra on Kent 433 Kent St, Sydney (02) 9284 2300 or www.mantra.com.au/new-south-wales/sydney-and-surrounds/sydney/accommodation/hotels/mantra-on-kent/ Mantra on Kent has unveiled its $1.5million hotel refurbishment. It includes a floor-to-ceiling transformation of the 105 guest rooms, restaurant, meeting facilities, lobby and more. The hotel’s Studios and One and Two Bedroom Apartments have received a major makeover which includes new furniture,
The Star: 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW www.star.com.au There’s already much to be proud of, but Mike Henry can’t take his eyes off the half-completed Events Centre. He and venue have been inspecting the finished and not-quite finished scope of The Star’s refurbishment and from a vantage point we can see the progress. It’s big
Ananas 18 Argyle St, The Rocks Sydney 2000 (02) 9259 5668 or www.ananas.com.au Ananas is now open and set to seduce Sydney with its contemporary take on French Mediterranean glamour. In one of The Rocks’ historic buildings, Ananas (French for pineapple) is a modern cocktail and champagne bar complemented by the feel of an art deco inspired
No Vacancy Kings Cross, Sydney After two and a half years at the creative helm of ivy’s promotions and entertainment, Graham Cordery (director of Experience Entertainment Group) will launch his own boutique venue this October. With a reputation of working with industry elites, Cordery’s tenure has seen ivy collect the ‘Australia’s Best Entertainment Venue’
One Moncur 1 Moncur St, Woollahra, Sydney 2025 (02) 9327 7737 or http://onemoncur.com.au/ One Moncur claims the honour of being one of Sydney’s first champagne-focused bars and a much-anticipated addition to Woollahra’s growing scene. Brothers Luke and Jeremy Browne, along with business partner Anthony Rosen, have been the driving force behind the reincarnation of
Bistro One Eleven 111 Eagle St, Brisbane 4000 (07) 3220 2557 or http://bistrooneeleven.com/ Brisbane’s dining scene is set to expand with the opening of Philip Johnson’s newest venue. Bistro One Eleven comprises of an 85-seat ground floor bistro and a 35-seat espresso bar. Located in GPT’s multi-award winning Cox Rayner-designed new office development, One One One Eagle Street, Bistro
Momofuku Seibo The Star, 80 Pyrmont St, Sydney NSW The launch of Momofuku Seiobo was undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated Sydney restaurant openings in recent years. The news that star chef David Chang was to open his first restaurant outside New York right here in our harbour city set the foodie scene abuzz.
Duchess 1 Gugeri St, Claremont Quarter, Claremont WA 6010 (08) 9384 4880 or http://duchessbar.com.au/ Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles….they’re to be found at Duchess, a new boutique bar from the creators of Malt Supper Club. Living up to her name, Duchess offers a beautiful ‘Elegant Tea’, which includes a traditional version of high tea as well as
Robert Burns Hotel: 376 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC (03) 9417 2233 or www.robertburnshotel.com.au Spanish restaurant pioneer, Urbano Gutierrez, took over the Robert Burns Hotel in the late ’70s. The Robby, as it’s affectionately known, is in deepest, darkest Collingwood and in those days it wasn’t the funky melting pot it is today. Wisely, Urbano didn’t
The Collection Bar: 328 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC (03) 9429 8333 or www.thecollectionbar.com.au A lightning fast refurbishment and a keen eye for historical detail has seen The Collection Bar re-emerge with a look and feel that combines the old and the new. Situated on the corner of what is one of Bridge Road’s oldest buildings,