Rozzi’s Italian Canteen Highpoint Shopping Centre, 200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong 3032 www.rozzis.com.au Mim Design’s brief from Rozzi’s was to create an interior that reflected the menu and the modern authentic product used throughout. It was also important that Rozzi’s customers “lived” in the space and took ownership, making it their own kitchen. Timber floors combined
Paustian Spinal 44 Swivel Chair from Pago Designs www.pagodesigns.com.au Paustian Spinal 44 Swivel Chair with castors is related to the Paustian Spinal Table series and is designed by the Danish designer and architect Paul Leroy. The Spinal 44 Swivel is available with or without arm and in both leather or fabric upholstery with plain
Helm Bar Surfers 30-34 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise 4217 (07) 5538 9677 or www.helmbarsurfers.com.au Take a look at Helm Bar Surfers. The interiors, inspired by Helm’s sister venue in Sydney, are from Peckvonhartel.
The Town Mouse 312 Drummond St, Carlton 3053 (03) 9347 3312 or thetownmouse.com.au The Town Mouse offers food and drink in an historically prosperous restaurant location. Chef Dave Verheul has hatched a menu that focusses on balance and texture. Owner Christian McCabe says the menu showcases an array of original and award-winning techniques. “The
The Discgo Charger http://www.facebook.com/discgocharger The Discgo is a charging system that is designed for cafes, restaurants, venues and bars that allows patrons to move within the venue while giving your phone a much-needed charge. Discgo chargers can be placed in any environment, with a small rental fee from the venue on a monthly basis.
RBA’s Wall-Mounted Self-Closing Tap with Isolation Valve www.rba.com.au/tapware/wall-mounted There’s no longer a need to turn off those pesky bathroom taps with paper towels with RBA’s wall-mounted self-closing tapware range. Listening to what the consumer wants is what RBA does best, and that is why they have made hygiene and water conservation their two top
Brunetti 380 Lygon St, Carlton (03) 9347 2801 or brunetticaffe.com In a twist of fate, Brunetti is moving back to the exact location where it originally opened in 1974. Designed by owners Fabio and Yuri Angelé’s architect brother, Joe, the café’s circular design and high ceilings add a sense of theatre and grandeur found
Relax, you’re among friends. Story: Christopher Holder Jimbo & Rex: Crown Melbourne, Southbank VIC www.crownmelbourne.com.au/jimbo-and-rex Before I even set foot in Jimbo & Rex, I liked it. What not to like? I mean, I had no idea who Jimbo or Rex were but I felt sure they were friendly; in all probability human; and
A luxury hotel takes on the bar specialists. Story: Julia Langham Grain: 199 George Street, Sydney NSW (02) 9250 3114 or www.grainbar.com.au Surely there’s room at the Circular Quay end of Sydney’s George Street for one more gorgeous bar? Say hello to Grain, a bespoke artisan bar by Four Seasons Hotel. Yes, Grain is a hotel
What makes Keystone tick? Christopher Holder talks to Managing Director John Duncan to find out. It’s impossible to generalise. But it’s fun. Whether you’re talking about the Gordon Gekko-style ALH Group, the gastro-pub delights of the Colonial Leisure Group, the Singo/Dicko knockabout rich mates’ pub play, or the tight Sandhill crew of Richmond… the