Category Archives: News

Introducing KIN by All Saints Estate All Saints Estate has opened doors to its flagship restaurant KIN this summer, led by Executive Chef Jack Cassidy. ​​​​Following the launch of the new Cellar Door towards the end of 2022, the launch of KIN is part of a multimillion redevelopment across a monumental project by Eliza, Nick and Angela Brown,Continue reading “Introducing KIN by All Saints Estate”

Josh and Julie Niland are happy to announce the opening date of Petermen, their new restaurant located on the lower North Shore, with reservations opening today, Tuesday, 31 January.  Petermen is a 60-seat restaurant located at 66 Chandos St, St Leonards and will open for dinner Monday & Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Lunch onContinue reading “PETERMEN RESTAURANT TO OPEN 23 FEBRUARY 2023”

After reopening its doors in March, Surry Hills’ fixture, The Rover, is revealing the final phase of inspired reinvigoration – a British-inspired seafood bistro opening upstairs on Tuesday 6th December. The restaurant will serve a coastal menu delivered with the all-are-welcome warmth and neighbourhood charm The Rover is renowned for. Executive Chef Pip Pratt, whoContinue reading “The Rover unveils British seafood-bistro dining experience upstairs”

NEW FOOD AND LIFESTYLE DESTINATIONS, JOINING MAURICE TERZINI AND DTLE MULTI-LEVEL VENUE JACKSONS ON GEORGE, TO START OPENING FROM MARCH 2023 Twenty exciting food and beverage operators have today been announced as retailers at Sydney Place, a new vibrant precinct in one of Sydney’s most-loved waterfront destinations, Circular Quay. Some of Australia’s most recognisable andContinue reading “TWENTY RETAIL TENANTS AT SYDNEY PLACE ANNOUNCED”

Essendon’s first Bottomless Brunch is arriving at Assembly Ground café just in time for summer, along with delectable new dishes on the menu that are unique to the area. Owned by JohnPaul Marmora and operating since 2020 in the heart of Essendon, Assembly Ground’s new ‘Boujie Brunch’ Menu will be the only bottomless brunch onContinue reading “Assembly Ground Cafe To Launch First Bottomless Brunch in Essendon, Plus New Dishes for Summer“

Celebrated hospitality couple Kerrie and Con Dedes (Dedes Waterfront Group), and executive chef Danny Russo (The Russolini Group) have teamed up to open modern Italian restaurant, Sala. Located in the historic Flying Fish site at the end of Jones Bay Wharf, Sala will open on November 25 and offer the best of Australian seafood inContinue reading “Italian restaurant Sala to open in one of Sydney’s most stunning locations“

Marnong Estate has opened doors to La Vetta, a contemporary Italian restaurant led by Executive Chef Salvatore Giorgio.​​​Translating to ‘The Summit’ in Italian, La Vetta is set against rolling hills and the scenic backdrop of the Macedon Ranges in the Sunbury wine region at Melbourne’s doorstep. Chef Giorgio (+39, A25, Scopri, Bar Bambi) presents an inventive take onContinue reading “Now Open | La Vetta at Marnong Estate”

Casual dining is done. Haute cuisine? Boring! Melbourne’s CBD precinct is levelling up with a world-renowned experiential dining phenomenon set to launch this November Globally recognised immersive culinary experience, Oche (oc-key), is set to revolutionise the face of Melbourne dining and gameplay when it opens its doors Friday November 18. Housed in the CBD’s iconicContinue reading “EXPERIENTIAL DINING MEETS
WORLD-CLASS CUISINE AT OCHE”

The specialist ‘village grocer’ to open doors for soft launch on 30th September Melbourne-based ‘village grocer’, Leaf is opening an exciting new location this week, swinging open its doors to the busy High Street precinct in Armadale for its soft launch on Friday 30th September. The inner Melbourne suburb will be home to the thirdContinue reading “Leaf Opening New Armadale Location This Friday“

Unveiling a New Rotating ‘Roll du Jour’ Menu Le Shoppe by Chancery Lane – a charming European coffee bar and provedore located on Little Collins Street has recently reopened in Melbourne’s CBD. Driven by the same classic European philosophy as adjoining Chancery Lane, Le Shoppe delivers gourmet breakfast and lunch daily in a space reminiscent ofContinue reading “Scott Pickett’s Le Shoppe Reopens”

Southeast Asian Street Food Dining in the Heart of Chapel Street Precinct Good Group will be expanding its hospitality portfolio in Australia later this year with Wong Baby, an exciting new Asian fusion restaurant offering fun-dining. The venue is slated to open mid-November at 627 Chapel Street, South Yarra. The vividly designed eatery will operateContinue reading “Good Group Hospitality Continues Brand Expansion with Upcoming South Yarra Restaurant, Wong Baby“

Chapel Street’s new four-story Italian establishment – to open in September This September, South Yarra sees the arrival of Stella, a multi-story hospitality venue on the prominent corner of Chapel and Grosvenor Street, set to deliver an Italian food philosophy with a modern Australian twist, alongside a collection of signature drinks and stellar rooftop vistas.Continue reading “Coming Soon: Stella“

Opening early-October 2022, Bar Heather is the new Parisian-inspired, natural wine focused Restaurant and Bar from the team across the street at Luna Wine Store. Located in the heart of Byron Bay on Jonson St, Bar Heather will be dishing out a snack-heavy, wine-friendly menu that chef Ollie Wong-Hee (previously Ester, Sixpenny and Franklin) hasContinue reading “LO-FI WINES AND LUNA WINE STORE TEAMS TO OPEN THEIR FIRST NATURAL WINE BAR IN BYRON BAY”

Transforming the Tomakin Sports & Social Club (Tomakin Club) hospitality space in the Eurobodalla Shire into a 226-seat venue, the soon to open The Patch, Tomakin is set to create a desirable location for locals and visitors alike. The new design embraces the natural environment with an alfresco dining area that overlooks the lush gardenContinue reading “‘INTRODUCING ‘THE PATCH’, TOMAKIN AN EXCITING NEW VENUE FOR EUROBODALLA ON THE SOUTH COAST’”

A New Italian Osteria For Prahran From The Team Behind South Melbourne’s Much Loved Park Street Pasta & Wine Opening its doors on Tuesday, 21 June, Osteria Renata is a new neighbourhood Italian located on High St Prahran and is a much-anticipated sequel from the team behind South Melbourne’s Park Street Pasta & Wine (PSPW). Continue reading “Now Open: Osteria Renata”

LOTI will open its doors in the seaside suburb of St Kilda on Wednesday 22 June celebratingthe best of Australia’s own coastal surroundings infused with Mediterranean influence and an atmosphere of relaxed luxury and local community that is distinctly Melbourne. The seaside neighbourhood local at the base of St Kilda’s new Saint Moritz precinct, isContinue reading “Introducing LOTI | St Kilda’s New Seaside Restaurant”

Stage 2 of Frasers Property’s Eastern Creek Quarter officially launched The second stage of Frasers Property Australia’s award-winning Eastern Creek Quarter (ECQ), ECQ XL features a diverse mix of high-profile retailers and large format brands, including Anaconda, McDonalds, Officeworks, 4WD Supa Centre, PETQuarters, Road Tech Marine, Weber, RSEA Safety, Totally Workwear, Nutrition Warehouse, Neptune SwimContinue reading “ECQ XL opens to the western Sydney community this week”

A New Nordic Cuisine by Michelin-cred Chef Takes Up Residency in Collins Street Heritage-listed Landmark Collins Street welcomes Freyja, a new two-level restaurant housed in Melbourne’s heritage-listed Olderfleet building, offering a sophisticated ‘New Nordic’ approach to Australian dining with Michelin-cred Chef Jae Bang (Norway’s Re-naa, New York’s Daniel, Spain’s El Bulli and Arzak) at the helm. Continue reading “Opening tomorrow: Freyja”

Ori’s Bar, located next door to Da Orazio, is a classic Italian bar offering pre-batched cocktails, an all new snack menu and a jukebox loaded with 80’s and disco tracks. Providing guests a private place to escape and linger, and reminiscent of the piazzas of Italia, Ori’s Bar will be for walk-ins only. The 30-seat,Continue reading “Ori’s Bar, an Italian bar that will transport you to the piazzas of Italy, launches in Bondi”

ROYAL STACKS OPENS MELBOURNE QUARTER RESTAURANT Today, Melbourne’s cult-favourite burger joint, Royal Stacks opens its eighth venue, landing on the west side of the city at retail and food destination Melbourne Quarter, a stone’s throw from Southern Cross Station. In a Royal Stacks first, the team will bring something unique to Melbourne’s electric food sceneContinue reading “DISHING OUT ONE-OF-A-KIND DRIP COFFEE AND A DROOL-WORTHY BREAKFAST”

Three levels of dining rooms and bars to seat 300 guests Renowned New Zealand restaurant Botswana Butchery will open the doors to its Melbourne venue next week, on Tuesday 24th May. Botswana Butchery will offer guests the very best Australian and New Zealand produce in opulent surrounds at Collins Place on Flinders Lane. The kitchenContinue reading “Botswana Butchery Opening on Flinders Lane Next Week”

Old-world meets new in a casual-luxe CBD venue combining world-class French Chablis with Australia’s best oysters The team behind Pinchy’s Champagne & Lobster Bar has opened Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar, with Jeremy Schinck and Malcolm Singh (Pei Modern. Press Club) at the helm of the new decadent sequel venue, next door.  Tucked away behind theContinue reading “Now Open: Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar”

Asian Fusion Dining at 25 Martin Place Sydney’s newest Asian fusion restaurant White + Wong’s opened at 25 Martin Place last month and the vividly designed eatery has already proved a hit with the delicious Asian-fusion dishes. Offering two levels of fun-fusion dining, White + Wong’s seats up to 300 guests. There are many differentContinue reading “White + Wong’s: Where East Meets West”

Lotus Dining Group is introducing a brand-new venue to Sydney’s thriving inner-west with the opening of its newest restaurant, Lotus Dumpling Bar Summer Hill on Wednesday 25 May. Located in the heart of Summer Hill at 26 Lackey Street, the new relaxed restaurant and bar will be an extension of Lotus Dining Group’s popular WalshContinue reading “Lotus Dining Group serves up an exciting new venue in Sydney’s inner-west”

The Point Group, behind Shell House and The Dolphin Hotel, will launch a brand new dining room and bar in Bondi Beach on Thursday 14 April, opening Topikós Dining Room & Bar – the embodiment of modern Greek dining. Opening just in time for the Easter long weekend, Topikós (‘local’ in Greek), features a modernContinue reading “The Shell House team head East, opening Topikós Dining Room & Bar”

Championing Victorian produce and Melbourne city’s comeback Unique, two-level floating bar and eatery Yarra Botanica will open in Southbank next week, on Wednesday 16th March, giving Melburnians and visitors alike another new reason to return to the heart of the city.  Bookings are now open for the highly anticipated new all-year-round venue, which cost $5.2millionContinue reading “Melbourne’s Newest Pontoon Bar & Eatery – Yarra Botanica – Opening 16th March”

Championing Victorian produce and Melbourne city’s comeback Unique, two-level floating bar and eatery Yarra Botanicals will open in Southbank on Thursday 10th March, giving Melburnians and visitors alike another new reason to return to the heart of the city.  Bookings are now open for the highly anticipated new all-year-round venue, which cost $5.2million to buildContinue reading “Melbourne’s Newest Pontoon Bar & Eatery – Yarra Botanicals – To Open 10th March”

Restaurateur Andrew Becher, owner and operator of French brasserie Franca, will open Parlar, a Catalan-inspired restaurant and bar, in mid-March. Located next to Franca in the heart of Potts Point, the 55-seat Parlar (to speak in Catalan) is an ode to Becher’s love for Barcelona and the French coastline. From the design, to the foodContinue reading “Hola to the Catalan inspired fine diner in Potts Point”

NEW DINING EXPERIENCE BY FEDERICO ZANELLATO AND KARL FIRLA TO TAKE OVER MOMOFUKU SEIOBO SITE AT THE STAR SYDNEY The Star Sydney is set to open a new dining concept, ELE by Federico and Karl, in early Autumn. Conceptualised and lead by head chefs Federico Zanellato (Lumi Bar & Dining) and Karl Firla (Oscillate Wildly,Continue reading “INTRODUCING ELE BY FEDERICO AND KARL”

Their fourth venue located at 965 Bourke St Waterloo. Fish Butchery Waterloo will open for retail and takeaway on Thursday 3rd of February 2022 “Julie and I designed Fish Butchery Waterloo with a dual purpose; expanding our retail and takeaway experience for our guests and customers and acting as the central fish processing kitchen forContinue reading “Josh and Julie Niland announce an opening date for Fish Butchery Waterloo”

A celebrated global food icon, Bonchon is bringing its succulent fried chicken and signature savoury sauces to Australia with the opening of its first-ever restaurant at Craigieburn Central (Melbourne). Proud of its Korean heritage, Bonchon draws upon traditional Korean ingredients and cooking techniques to ensure the highest level of flavour and authenticity in every dish. Continue reading “Global Korean food icon opens its first-ever Australian restaurant”

With the launch of neighbourhood kebab bar, Tombik, in January 2022.  Celebrated Turkish chef, Somer Sivrioğlu, together with his business partner Tarik Köni, will launch a new neighbourhood kebab bar, Tombik, in Barangaroo, in January 2022. This will be the third venue under the Turkish-influenced hospitality group, Origins Dining Group. Located near Anason, the group’sContinue reading “Somer Sivrioğlu and business partner Tarik Köni announce the expansion of Origins Dining Group”

The new restaurant reveals a stunning interior and modern-Australian menu.  Cinder, the new restaurant created within Fitzroy North’s iconic gastro pub The Terminus Hotel, celebrates cooking with flame and fire over a modern Australian menu and has partnered with Mountain Goat Brewery to offer an exclusive signature negroni.  Twelve months after being redeveloped by oneContinue reading “Cinder at The Terminus”

Royal Stacks Emporium is now open.  Royal Stacks will open its second CBD venue at Emporium Melbourne on Monday, 20 December, raising its total number of locations across the state to five. Set on the lower ground floor, Royal Stacks will bring its distinctive design flair, flavour-packed menu and extended cocktail list to the heart ofContinue reading “Royal Stacks levels up with new Emporium Melbourne restaurant”

A slice of nostalgia in Melbourne’s CBD  Melbourne’s favourite late night pizza hole-in-the-wall, Connie’s Pizzeria has just announced that it will be slinging its famous pizzas and more from a new and larger home in the space above Heartbreaker, from January 2022. Named after owner Michael Madrusan’s beloved Nonna Connie, the New York-inspired slice jointContinue reading “Connie’s Pizzeria set to open in new space in early 2022”

Launching a new Public Art commission by Robbie Rowlands    The Goods Shed Ballarat from award-winning developer Pellicano is set to open its doors on January 27, 2022 with the events spaces managed by major partner, Melbourne’s Atlantic Group®. The Events Hall includes three unique spaces – Lydiard Hall, Terminus Theatrette and Carriage Conference Rooms. TheContinue reading “The Goods Shed Ballarat to open late January 2022”

The highly anticipated latest addition to the Fratelli Fresh family has opened at Grosvenor Place, 118 Harrington Street. The new 250-seat, split-level, upscale Fratelli Fresh features a spacious, light-filled dining room; open kitchen; separate bar area; large mezzanine; and a leafy al fresco terrace with cityscape views. Originally planned to open in July 2021, andContinue reading “Fratelli Fresh is bringing la dolce vita to Grosvenor Place”

NOMAD Group, which owns and operates Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar NOMAD restaurant in Sydney’s Surry Hills, and the soon-to-open Melbourne venue on Flinders Lane, will launch a new wine bar and deli, Beau, in Surry Hills in early 2022. Down the road from NOMAD Sydney, Beau is a hidden gem at the back of 52Continue reading “NOMAD Group introduces Beau, a new Sydney wine bar and deli”

Barangaroo’s newest dining experience will bring a touch of Italian elegance to the precinct this spring. Corso Brio will showcase a modern Italian menu and a world-class wine list. The 120-seat restaurant will be open six days a week for lunch and dinner and will feature an à la carte and set menu, as wellContinue reading “Corso Brio brings a touch of Italian elegance to Barangaroo”

Bringing the best of Australian and New Zealand food and wine to the city this December  Leading New Zealand restaurant Botswana Butchery is expanding into the Australian market with its first opening in Sydney on Monday, 13th December. Bringing a taste of Australia and New Zealand’s best meat, seafood, wine and produce to the table,Continue reading “Botswana Butchery to open first Australian venue in Sydney”

After a successful four weeks of teasing Sydneysiders with its takeaway tacos, Tequila Daisy officially opened its doors on Thursday, 21st October. Located harbourside at Barangaroo, Tequila Daisy is the newest venture by husband and wife duo Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham, replacing the former Banksii Vermouth Bar & Bistro. Designed by Luchetti Krelle, theContinue reading “Barangaroo’s new Mexican-inspired eatery Tequila Daisy springs into full bloom”

Lola’s Level 1, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar from Sydney hospitality veterans Marco Ambrosino and Manny Spinola, opened on 15 October. On level 1 of Pacific Building in Bondi Beach, and overlooking the iconic beach, the 94-seat venue is split across a bar, dining room and balcony, and is open from noon to 10pm. Co-ownerContinue reading “Lola’s Level 1 brings the Mediterranean to Bondi”

From Friday, 17 September, Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham will offer a sneak preview of their new restaurant Tequila Daisy, launching the venue’s Bar Taqueria for takeaway.  Located harbourside at Barangaroo, Tequila Daisy will take a fresh Australian twist on the diverse cuisine that hails from Mexico. The menu will be jam-packed with bold, richContinue reading “Tequila Daisy opens Bar Taqueria for lockdown preview”

Date nights and late nights at Elsternwick’s new restaurant and cocktail lounge  From the sibling team behind Armadale’s Mammoth, restaurateurs on the rise Nick and Zac Beerens will soon introduce Elsternwick to Copycat, a restaurant, cocktail bar and date-night spot at the former After The Tears site on Gordon Street, opening its doors in earlyContinue reading “Coming Soon: Copycat”

Park Row, the first fully immersive DC-inspired restaurant experience found anywhere in the world, is now open. Featuring five premium restaurant and bar spaces, Park Row combines multi-sensory storytelling with world-class food and drink that draws from some of Gotham City’s most famous (and infamous) residents, creating a gastronomic theme park for comic book fansContinue reading “Welcome to Park Row, a unique gastronomic experience in the heart of London inspired by the DC Universe”

Welcome Casa Merida, Londres 126, Santa Catarina Milpa Collective, who own and operate authentic Mexican eateries across Sydney (Calita, Carbón, Taqiza and Sonora), and Caribbean-inspired cocktail bar La Palma, will launch three new venues across Sydney from September – Casa Merida, Londres 126 and Santa Catarina. Casa Merida is in a renovated classic terrace house onContinue reading “A new wave of Mexican venues from the team behind Carbón, Taqiza and Calita”

On Thursday, 1 July, hospitality veteran Martin Pirc (Punch Lane, Saint.Urban, Juliet Melbourne) introduced Richmond to WAYGOOD, a relaxed cave à manger celebrating simple, seasonal dining in the space formerly housing Saint.Urban.  “The name WAYGOOD came to me when we stripped back Saint.Urban’s façade and found the name on a steel beam from the building’sContinue reading “WAYGOOD welcomes Richmond locals for cellar dining”

Award-winning developer Pellicano is thrilled to announce that Atlantic Group® will be the major partner in creating a multifaceted hospitality and entertainment hub, home to phenomenal culinary concepts and unique event spaces for the highly anticipated revival of The Goods Shed in Ballarat. The Goods Shed Ballarat is set to arrive in October 2021 andContinue reading “Atlantic Group to become major partner of highly-anticipated new precinct The Goods Shed, Ballarat”