Local - 26 May 2014

IBIS STYLES LANDS IN EAST PERTH

Ibis Styles East Perth 15 Robinson Ave, Northbridge WA 6003 (08) 9328 0000 or ibis.com/gb/home/index.shtml Accor will increase the presence of its economy hotel brand, Ibis Styles, following the signing of a management agreement with Rehawk Property Group. The multi-million dollar hotel development, which commenced in March, will be located in a prime location in East

Restaurant - 3 May 2014

NEW ENGLAND STYLE AT NANTUCKET

Nantucket Kitchen and Bar Shop MM5, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Station Rd Indooroopilly QLD 4068 (07) 3878 9697 or nkb.com.au Docked in Indooroopilly Shopping Centre’s new dining precinct, Nantucket draws inspiration from the iconic wonders of Cape Cod with its white walls, dark hardwood floors and New England interiors. Offering contemporary American fare in a stylish

Restaurant - 1 May 2014

FONDA BRINGS LA FIESTA TO FLINDERS

Fonda Flinders Lane 31 Flinders Lane, Melbourne (03) 8686 7300 or www.fondamexican.com.au/flinders-lane A ‘Fonda’ is a Mexican home kitchen selling food to the public. Following the Mexican wave of success from Chapel Street, Fonda has opened a new restaurant in Flinders Lane. The new location is the third to join the Fonda family of fast

Bar - 30 April 2014

NO SMALL BEER

Little Creatures Canteen: Cnr Fryans & Swanston St, Geelong VIC (03) 5202 4009 or www.littlecreatures.com.au Story: Mark Davie Photos: Jean-Paul Horré Geelong has had a hard time of late with Ford slowly packing up shop, and the Alcoa aluminium smelter wrapping up. It’s a bad time for jobs in Victoria’s second biggest city, and you’d

Uncategorized - 30 April 2014

GREEN BLOOMER

Greenheart Espresso: 432 Kent Street, Sydney www.facebook.com/pages/Greenheart  Matt Woods, darling of Sydney’s design world is the creative mind behind the design of Greenheart Espresso, a welcoming oasis situated amongst the hustle and bustle of Sydney’s busy Kent Street and the latest venue created by couple Andrea Vagge and Fiona Bloomer, former owners of the much-adored

Bar - 30 April 2014

EAT, DRINK, RELAX

The Kenmore: 841 Moggill Rd, Kenmore QLD (07) 3378 0777 or www.kenmoretavern.com.au Don’t use the ’T’ word. Taverns are on the nose. The word smacks of tired-looking boozers with rubbery parmas being pushed out of a kitchen, and a dingy corner packed with pokies.

Local - 30 April 2014

CONTINENTAL PATISSERIE’S GRAND CHOCOLATE AFFAIR

It was like a scene out of Alice in Wonderland that greeted guests as they entered the new Continental Patisserie factory. Delicate patisserie, towering cakes and handmade chocolates as far as the eye could see filled the main event room, with suspended glass baubles showcasing petite petit fours and grass-topped tables laden with sweet treats for

Backchat - 15 April 2014

SMOOTH OPERATOR

Like angels dancing on your tongue. Matt Mullins is a partner in Sand Hill Road hospitality group A close mate of mine recently received some terrible news. As he tells it, the doctor leant in, brow furrowed, and uttered the horrible words: “I’m sorry, but you can’t drink beer. Ever. Again.”

Industry - 15 April 2014

MARKETING MACHINE

Telling Your Story: How to Stand Out James Cooley is an account manager at PR agency, Stellar Concepts I’ve been lucky enough to see my fair share of great venues, whether it be handling the PR for a restaurant, bar or nightclub, or attending an event. It’s a tough gig but someone has to do

Café - 15 April 2014

MUSIC CONNECTION

Why your iPod doesn’t cut it. Stuart Watters is a Director of Morph TV and consults for Nightlife Music. Done right, an inspired selection of music can elevate the most rustic watering hole to greatness. Done wrong, a music playlist can drag the most chic digs to the depths of kitsch. Music can tie all