Australia’s pioneer of plant-based dining, Shannon Martinez, to join renowned mixologist, Andrea Gualdi, to helm newly refreshed Alibi Bar & Dining

Shannon Martinez, the powerhouse behind two of Australia’s most prolific plant-based businesses, Smith & Daughters and Lona Misa, will join renowned mixologist Andrea Gualdi, to lead the evolution of Alibi Bar & Dining, Martinez’ first foray in Sydney. Alibi Bar & Dining, located on Woolloomooloo’s famed Finger Wharf, will relaunch in late January with aContinue reading “Australia’s pioneer of plant-based dining, Shannon Martinez, to join renowned mixologist, Andrea Gualdi, to helm newly refreshed Alibi Bar & Dining”

Meet The Rover – the newly polished evolution of former Surry Hills’ institution, The Wild Rover

The Rover, a reinvigorated dining and drinking destination has officially opened its doors in Surry Hills. A polished version of its former self, The Wild Rover, The Rover brings the bustling charm of a dapper New York cocktail bar to the reinvigorated inner-city precinct. While respecting the rustic charm and good-time Irish heritage of theContinue reading “Meet The Rover – the newly polished evolution of former Surry Hills’ institution, The Wild Rover”

Newtown’s favourite fusion restaurant opens new CBD venue for a second time post-lockdown

As the CBD is getting ready to reopen, the team behind Rubyos is preparing to relaunch their new venue on York Street. The restaurant opened its doors in June, only two weeks before the lockdown was announced, forcing them to close. “We had to throw away thousands of dollars of fresh ingredients,” said Badrul Haider,Continue reading “Newtown’s favourite fusion restaurant opens new CBD venue for a second time post-lockdown”

The Coronation Club re-launches as CORO 88

An exciting new venue for Burwood! With high anticipation surrounding its opening CORO 88 has opened its doors in Burwood, revealing a fully redesigned customer-focused 130-seat bar and eatery with a dedicated sports positioning plus a stylishly designed 61-seat café, Nelsons By The Park. Previously known as the Coronation Club, the established NSW registered club,Continue reading “The Coronation Club re-launches as CORO 88”

Re-launching Melbourne’s very first Laurent Bakery!

Laurent Bakery has come a long way since opening its very first boulangerie on Toorak Road, South Yarra in 1993.  Over the next 27 years, 18 more stores opened across Melbourne and now in 2021, the original South Yarra store has received a breathtaking makeover to align with the classic and modern style that hasContinue reading “Re-launching Melbourne’s very first Laurent Bakery!”

Modern Israeli restaurant Golda launches (again)

A true lockdown survival story, Golda finally and fully launches.   Having briefly opened in June 2020, Golda (162–164 Commercial Rd, Prahran) had only a few days of trading before having to close again. Now with Melbourne reawakened, Golda has reopened its doors permanently with a new à la carte menu celebrating the vast andContinue reading “Modern Israeli restaurant Golda launches (again)”

Uccello’s Renaissance

The Amalfi Coast comes to Sydney for summer by the pool. Uccello, Merivale’s iconic poolside restaurant, is set to reopen this month – just in time for a Mediterranean-style summer by the pool. One of Australia’s brightest young chefs Nigel Ward is leading the restaurant’s renaissance, bringing the Amalfi Coast to Sydney. The new menuContinue reading “Uccello’s Renaissance”

Mihi Tavern is Back and Better Than Ever!

Venue To Re-Open After Full Renovation. The much loved Mihi Tavern in Brassall has undergone an extensive $2.5 million renovation after damage from flash flooding forced the venue to close in February this year.  The venue will partially reveal its new look from Saturday, 10th October when the bistro and sports bar re-open, with theContinue reading “Mihi Tavern is Back and Better Than Ever!”