The Unity Hall Hotel 292 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041 (02) 9810 1331 or http://unityhallhotel.com.au/ One of Balmain’s oldest hotels, The Unity Hall Hotel has re-established itself as a local hangout since undergoing some restoration work. The new and improved Unity Hall Hotel remains true to its heritage thanks to a fresh lick of paint
Trocadero Melbourne Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004 (03) 9281 8000 The Van Haandel Group has opened the doors to their latest venture in Melbourne, Trocadero – a modern brasserie which will be part of the iconic Arts Centre Melbourne’s redeveloped Hamer Hall. Frank Van Haandel and Anthony Musarra are the creative minds
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
The George 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 (08) 6161 6662 or http://thegeorgeperth.com.au/ The George has offered a place to drink and dine for thousands in the heart of the CBD over the last four years. This popular city watering hole’s furniture and fittings have seen some good times, been witness to many ‘interesting’
David’s 4 Cecil Place, Prahran VIC 3181 (03) 9529 5199 or http://davidsrestaurant.com.au/ The acclaimed David’s of Prahran, is open again with a completely new look and new menu. One might be forgiven for walking straight past the new David’s, as it is a completely different looking restaurant. The new David’s menu is defined as ‘country
Crown Towers Perth Burswood Entertainment Complex, Perth www.crownlimited.com Crown Limited has decided to undertake the development of a new six star, luxury hotel to be known as Crown Towers Perth. The total investment in the Crown Towers project (inclusive of land) is expected to be $568 million. The 500 room new luxury hotel will
The Tea Room Suakin Drive, Georges Heights, Sydney 2088 (02) 8962 5900 or www.thetearoom.com.au Luxury dining and events establishment The Tea Room Gunners’ Barracks has re-opened its doors after a short hiatus to reveal a fresh interior, following a cosmetic refurbishment led by Sydney-based architect Thomas Spangenberg. Housed in a former military barracks (originally designed
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit 250 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok, Thailand +66 (0) 2649 8888 or http://www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com/ Guests of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, can now ‘enrich their stay’ with extra dining benefits at the renowned Orchid Café. Throughout August, guests staying in Premium Deluxe Rooms, Grande Deluxe Rooms, and Grande Suites or Themed Suites will receive food credit
Crown Melbourne Southbank, Melbourne 3006 (03) 9292 8888 or http://crownmelbourne.com.au/ Crown Melbourne has relaunched its premium buffet restaurant, Conservatory. Located on level one of Crown Towers, the luxurious restaurant features expansive views of Melbourne’s Yarra River. Lead by Conservatory’s Chef de Cuisine, Joanne Bainbridge, the restaurant’s chefs work from an open kitchen that enables interaction
Pinocchio 358 Hampton St, Hampton VIC 3188 (03) 9598 4188 or www.pinocchio.net.au/hamptonhome.html Blackmilk Interior Design was given the task of creating a unique dining space for Pinocchio’s Italian restaurant. Blackmilk fused the traditional, finely detailed, heritage building with the contemporary industrial interior. At first, the showcase of food is the most arresting element. The pizza oven,