Hotel - 28 June 2012

THE BEST OF BEST WESTERN

Best Wester Premier Hotel 115 Kew 115 Cotham Rd Melbourne 3101 (03) 8862 0200 or http://hotel115kew.bestwestern.com.au/ Best Western Australasia has introduced the newly built Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew, Australia’s first Best Western Premier property. “We’re sure guests will be delighted with the distinct style and personalised service offered to them by the new Best

Restaurant - 26 June 2012

IT’S THE SEASON

Spring 26 Felix St, Brisbane CBD 4000 (07) 3229 0460 or www.spring.com.au   Since November 2011 Spring has evolved to become something of a food emporium, with A Market Table, The Cooking School and The Pop Up Shop here to stay. Owner Sarah Hancock had a vision of a neutral canvas that replicates the environment of the

Magazine - 26 June 2012

SMOOTH OPERATOR

Surfing the steep learning curve of social media can be a white knuckle ride. Matt Mullins is a partner in Sand Hill Road hospitality group Confession: I know very little about Facebook. Sure, I know I’ve Friended way too many people I barely know, without understanding I’d have to wade through reams of posts about

Bar - 23 June 2012

SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE

Melt Chocolate Bar 124 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW (02) 9747 6358 or www.facebook.com/Melt.Chocolate.Bar.Burwood Designer Matt Woods developed the interior of Melt to overtly reference the world’s most passion evoking food: chocolate. It’s adorned with delectable dark, milk and white chocolate hues, and is inclusive of a monolithic “marble” bar (reconstituted stone chosen for its environmental impact, durability low

Uncategorized - 19 June 2012

SHE’S BUBBLY

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

Lounge - 18 June 2012

ASSUMING THE CROWN

Crown Melbourne 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC (03) 9292 8888 or www.crownmelbourne.com.au With The Star shaking up its F&B, Crown has brought in a new face, Nicholas Kurban. He shares with venue his plans to make Crown the toast of the world, not just Australia.

Hotel - 17 June 2012

WHAT’S NEW FROM 8HOTELS

8Hotels have added two new properties to their collection. Albany Hotel Melbourne Cnr Toorak Rd and Millswyn St, South Yarra 3141 1800 338 877 or www.8hotels.com/melbourne-hotels/albany-hotel/ The newest addition to the 8Hotels family, the boutique Albany Hotel offers the choice between simple budget rooms or spacious suites with heritage features. Shabby chic meets rock star glam and a

Industry - 12 June 2012

SNOW DAY FOR PEPPERS

Peppers Rundells Alpine Lodge Big Muster Drive, Dinner Plain, Victoria 3898 (03) 5159 6422 or www.rundells.com.au/   Peppers is growing. Mantra Group has announced further expansion to its network of boutique Peppers Retreats and Lodges with the addition of Rundells Alpine Lodge in Victoria’s Mt Hotham ski fields.  To be known as Peppers Rundells Alpine Lodge, it will

Restaurant - 6 June 2012

NEW BAR AT SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY

The Bar at the End of the Wharf 22 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay NSW 2000 (02) 9250 1761 or www.sydneytheatre.com.au/visit/thebar   Sydney Theatre Company has launched its new bar and dining space, named The Bar at the End of the Wharf. Situated at the ‘deep end’ of the historic Wharf building at Walsh Bay, which has been

Hotel - 5 June 2012

DINNERTIME AT PARK HYATT

Park Hyatt Sydney 7 Hickson Rd, The Rock, Sydney 2000 (02) 9256 1234 or sydney.park.hyatt.com   Park Hyatt Sydney is celebrating its 22 years of operation in a dreamy location with a spectacular rebuilt residence. Leading the re-opening of Park Hyatt Sydney’s food and beverage offerings is executive chef Andrew McKee, from country Australia. Andrew’s inspiration is