Ramen Ya Shop 9, The Paramount, 108 Bourke St Melbourne 3000 (03) 9654 5838 or http://www.ramenya.com.au/ Ramen Ya is a casual modern take on a Japanese ramen bar. Architect Matt Gibson’s brief was to turn a bookshop into a dining space with maximum cost effectiveness – like a nutritious ramen soup that brings great value for
Merewether Surfhouse Henderson Parade, Merewether NSW 2291 (02) 4918 0000 or http://surfhouse.com.au/ CO-AP have designed all three levels of the Merewether Surfhouse in Newcastle, incorporating a restaurant and bar, function rooms and a beachfront kiosk and cafe. Upon entering the Surfhouse the magnificent vista is obscured by the two wet-bars. “This allows for the spectacular views to be revealed
If you’ve not heard, Hotel, Hospitality & Design is being co-located with designEX this year. Which makes it a very compelling show for venue people. Catering to 3-5 star hotels, motels, resorts, spas, luxury hotels, serviced apartments, the hotel pub sectors, and even aged care facilities, HHD represents all facets of hospitality design and refurbishment
Marquee, The Star – Sydney 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009 www.marqueesydney.com The Marquee nightclub – the latest component of The Star’s $870m redevelopment – is located on the entire top tier of The Star’s new Pirrama Road harbourside entrance and has expansive views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.
Robert Burns Hotel: 376 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC (03) 9417 2233 or www.robertburnshotel.com.au Spanish restaurant pioneer, Urbano Gutierrez, took over the Robert Burns Hotel in the late ’70s. The Robby, as it’s affectionately known, is in deepest, darkest Collingwood and in those days it wasn’t the funky melting pot it is today. Wisely, Urbano didn’t
The Collection Bar: 328 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC (03) 9429 8333 or www.thecollectionbar.com.au A lightning fast refurbishment and a keen eye for historical detail has seen The Collection Bar re-emerge with a look and feel that combines the old and the new. Situated on the corner of what is one of Bridge Road’s oldest buildings,
Chill On Ice Lounge & Ski Lodge: Southgate Complex, 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank 3006 1300 423 227 or www.chillon.com.au Bobby Stephens, founder and director of Chill On Pty Ltd, came up with the concept of an ice bar for Melbourne after visiting the seminal Minus5° Bar in New Zealand with his daughter. She so loved
(02) 9211 4744 or www.zenithinteriors.com.au David Walley’s latest design to complement the WB Series is the WB Bench. Inspired by traditional timber butchers’ blocks, the WB Series of bar stools, benches and tables combines the clean lines of fabricated steel with the warmth and beauty of natural timber. Available in two lengths the tapered rubber-tipped legs
The Great Getaway Medina: Marrakech-Medina, Morocco www.designhotels.com/the_great_getaway_medina Experience the romance and mystique of the ancient city of Marrakech with The Great Getaway Medina. Owners Christian and Ina Krug first teamed up with acclaimed German architect Moritz Theden for The Great Getaway Marrakech Hotel & Spa to open on the city outskirts at the end of this
The Apollo Restaurant: 44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011 (02) 8354 0888 or www.theapollo.com.au Launching on Macleay Street, Potts Point, The Apollo is the first venture of Jonathan Barthelmess (Coast, Manly Pavilion) in partnership with Longrain’s Sam Christie. This Australian Greek restaurant draws on their shared heritage and professional success, with a keen eye