Oysters are shucked to order at this informal new meeting and eating spot in downtown Sydney, where the lightest touch of modernist American diner styling creates a great atmosphere. Located in the old Brooklyn Hotel, the historic George Street space has been refurbished with unique flair and seamlessly divided into three different segments: The Oyster
“It’s about what’s in the cup,” is all Mark Dundon really has to say about coffee. And if that’s the interview, I’m roasted. He’s got a point though. These days, indie hipster culture is hopped up on too many morning espressos. If you’re not onto the latest buzz phrase: ‘third wave’, siphons, cold drip,
MasterChef Dining Forecourt of St Mary’s Cathedral Cnr of College Street & Cathedral Square Sydney 2000 1300 558 973 or www.masterchef.com.au Now in its fourth season, and with plenty of fans to boot, MasterChef is a force to be reckoned with. And that’s exactly what Carrie Barker and Jack Bedwani from the projects* dared to
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley 285 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley 3150 (03) 8561 2345 or www.novotelglenwaverley.com.au Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley has unveiled its $5.6 million dollar refurbishment of 200 accommodation rooms. The completion of the four month refurbishment program heralds the arrival of Novotel’s innovative NEXT rooms which have been designed with a range of features to enhance the
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Claremont Tonic 15A Cnr Claremont St & Yarra Lane, South Yarra 3181 (03) 9827 0399 or www.claremont-tonic.com.au Last month, Claremont Tonic opened in South Yarra’s new ‘Yarra Lane’ precinct. The new project by Maison Davis, the group fresh from giving Mexican a Melbourne edge at the newly opened CBD cantina Touché Hombre, is the creative
Jamie’s Italian Perth Mitchell Building, Perth CBD http://www.jamieoliver.com/au/italian/ Jamie’s Italian is set to expand to Western Australia’s burgeoning food capital, Perth, in early 2013. The new restaurant will feature the signatures unique pasta machine and planks of anti-pasti. The Martin Brudnizki-designed space will boast a spacious dining and bar area. “Australia has always been close
Saké Restaurant & Bar Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3004 (02) 9259 5656 or www.sakerestaurant.com.au In May Venue reported that Saké Restaurant & Bar was coming to Melbourne. Well, it has arrived! Executive Chef Shaun Presland has put together a top notch kitchen team, including Rose Ang (Head Chef) and Paula Lawdorn (Sous
Firehouse Parramatta Leagues Club, 13-15 O’Connell St, Parramatta NSW 2150 (02) 8833 0777 or http://www.parraleagues.com.au/ Paul Kelly Design’s concept for the Firehouse was based on the atmosphere and taste of Southern Italy, with the focus on the casual nature of sharing food and beverage. It was also based on a small-scale Italian kitchen, focusing on
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