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LO-FI

The former site of The Middle Bar has undergone a drastic makeover to become LO-FI.

Papa Goose Restaurant & Bar (The Loose Goose)

Inspired by a children’s nursery rhyme, Papa Goose is a new offering on the already jam packed Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Chef and Owner Neale White and his designer brother Lance White have created a stylish new venue with an industrial core based around steel beams, heavy wood and exposed air conditioning units.

Les Vergers Boiron Fruit Purees

For more than 40 years now, Les Vergers Boiron has been selecting and carefully processing the best fruit grown in the finest regions around the world specifically for the most demanding professionals.

Alex Ross moves to Order of Melbourne

One of Australia’s favourite (and Most Influential!) bar personalities, Ms Alex Ross, has left Match Bar & Grill to work Mr Influential himself, Mr Vernon Chalker, at his venue, Order of Melbourne, kicking off next week.

Black Pearl Staff Strip Down for a Good Cause

Head to Black Pearl on Sunday, 31st January and buy a nude calendar of the Black Pearl team. Yep, that’s right, the boys and Tash have all stripped off to create a 2010 calendar to raise some funds for Prostate Cancer Research.

World Class Vodka Martini Award winners

The World Class Vodka Martini Award winners have been chosen, with Pierre Fajloun taking out first place in the award. The creation which scored him the number one spot, “The Whale”, was named after the windmill that adorns the Nolet family’s distillery in Holland. Pierre and a colleague will be rewarded on a Ketel One trip to Singapore in April with 18 other industry members.

Ravesi’s Wine Bar, Sydney

Ravesi’s boutique hotel in Bondi opened a new Italian-style wine bar in October as part of the complete refurbishment of level one of the hotel – aimed at producing a beautiful dining experience overlooking Australia’s most iconic beach.

Laruche Bar & Supperclub, Brisbane

Laruche is the latest bar offering from Ellie Moubarak owner of West End cocktail joint Lychee Lounge. Moubarak has once again joined forces with designer Remo Vallance (also behind the Lychee Lounge), glass blower Lucal Salton and artists Jennie Jackson and KT Doyle to help him create this decadent new venue

Cargo Bar Pizza Lounge, Hobart

Hobart is welcoming the addition of Cargo Bar Pizza Lounge to its ranks in the Historic Salamanca precinct. This wine bar and pizza spot boasts the creative attentions of Paul Kelly Design. The space previous to the renovation was two tenancies; one a fish and chip shop and the other a historic walkway with cobble stone floors, housing an ATM.

Richmond Club Hotel, Melbourne

The Richmond Club Hotel certainly isn’t a new joint, but it is a pleasure to announce that they re-opened in September following a fire back in November 2008 which caused extensive damage to the Hotel.