Located in The Cannery in Rosebery, Frenchies is a hidden gem and a popular destination all at once. Part bistro, part brewery, it boasts an industrial aesthetic with an added touch of cosiness. What sets Frenchies apart from many other establishments is that the menu is a little different – sometimes very different – every...
If you crossed Carriageworks with Saporium, added a few pop-ups, a lineup of some of the most impressive chefs, top restaurateurs and artisans around Australia you may just start to come close to the experience of the Tramsheds. It nearly didn’t happen. The old Harold Park Raceway (home to many a pony trap race and...
An old rustic feel, a quaint curved bar with matching stools, leather banquettes, tiled floors, and distressed raw concrete walls. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Florence sipping a class of Sangiovese and eating a bowl of pasta. But you’re actually in Saint Urban, the new local wine bistro in Richmond. Owner Martin Pirc,...
A gastro pub in a remodelled 1930’s art deco space? Check. Accessible French food? Check. Beautiful wine? Check. The experienced and loved Reymond family behind it all? Check. L’Hotel Gitan seems to have it all. Taking the place of Prahran’s Hotel Max, L’Hotel Gitan, thanks to SJB Architects and Leeda Projects, creates a space that nods...
Know that saying – The only thing that is constant is change? Applies to our restaurants too, with their tendency to upgrade, down grade, change hands, change vibe. Golden Fields moved on, with parts of it appearing at Supernormal. But now, on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, Luxembourg Bar & Bistro sits where Golden Fields...
The Bentley boys have just opened the doors to their new bistro masterpiece. And when everything you touch turns to gold, it’s fitting that historic Yellow House is now the hottest dining address in town. The two hatted duo; Brent Savage (head chef), Nick Hildebrandt (sommelier) bring their special brand of magic to a venue...
The differences between Pei Modern and Mark Best’s Sydney restaurant Marque couldn’t be any more defined. Marque is fine-dining heaven with few seats and an incredible degustation. Pei, on the other hand, is a bistro, serving French classics to up to 150 punters from breakfast right through until late. There is one distinct similarity you’ll...
