“The Treehouse aims to bring a new sense of wining and dining in North Sydney, says Bec Baker. “There is a real emphasis on service here with an awesome atmosphere to go along with it. From fresh herbs growing in the garden, to baskets of lemons and knick knacks, our bar aims to not only offer first class food and drinks but also bring back something North Sydneysiders (and those who make the journey over there) can start to get excited about.”
Venues
Venues
Brody Peterson’s latest Bondi venture is a little piece of North America smack bang on one of Sydney’s busiest ex-pat strips, and it’s proving to be a great concept.
The Redfern area is really starting to ramp up it’s offerings when it comes to food and drink, and The Fern is the latest new kid on the block. Julian Serna, of Pure Drinks Design, is behind the helm and the venue is showing its creative side mixing retro style themes and an eclectic mix of décor and design. On offer are sumptuous food treats that’ll sort you out from dawn till dusk and match up well to the drinks on offer.
Mosman, the really dark, dark side of the Harbour Bridge has finally got its own wine bar – and it’s proving to be a little hit. Open throughout the day, the Hawthorn turns it on at night time with a great drinks list (the first thing noticed was a German Riesling by the glass – rare to say the least in Sydney) and a passionate sommelier who is on the floor driving his products.
The latest addition to the Mornington Peninsula based group Iconic Hospitality (the team behind local venues The Social, Café 115 and The Bay Hotel) is the McCrae Pavilion.”A leisurely stroll from the beach, the Pavilion was once two separate ’50’s style beach houses that have been fully refurbished and united to create two unique experiences,” says Ryan Scoble, Bar & Beverage Manager. “In one house we offer modern and fun tapas style fare such as Yellow Fin Tuna with Squid Ink and Romesco, or our Beetroot Salad with Goats Curd and Ruby Grapefruit.” The other ‘house’ has been converted into a casual fine dining room with a focus on locally sourced produce.
It’s a bold move to open a drinking and dining establishment that gives pride of place to beer instead of wine, but that’s exactly what Masterchef stars Chris Badenoch and Julia Jenkins have achieved. Josie Bones, which opened in December 2010, is a haven of fine brews and nose-to-tail eating. The joint offers beer lovers a way to enjoy high-end ales outside of a pub environment paired to some of the best beer drinking grub any gastronome could ask for.
If Bourbon focused cocktails and a hankering for the Americas are your thing, then this is a place for you to certainly check out. Nathan Debritt is heading up this now ‘not so old’ Melbourne bar and is proud of the driving Bourbon influence that they’re showcasing to their guests and the reports are that the mix of drinks and food are really turning the tables with the humble little venue bustling from open till close.
The Burlington in Crows Nest has added something new, finally opening their new wine bar. Now offering guests a unique opportunity to enjoy a drink before dinner or the chance to relax with a cocktail at the bar. The Burlington, a well established eatery in the hub of the northern suburbs, has long been providing great food and drink to those in the know – and the newly added wine bar goes that little bit further by offering a more relaxed and casual area to enjoy a glass of your favourite wine.
Grace the Establishment is the latest venture by the Trim Hospitality Group, the brains behind such venues as The Manse in north Adelaide. “We opened on new years eve just gone,” states Rob Wood, “and as we speak, I am rewriting the cocktail list to suit this Mediterranean style bar/restaurant.”
This latest ‘Gatsby’ like eatery is setting a trend on Melbourne’s ever growing bar and dining scene. The brainchild of young entrepreneur and restaurateur Davis Yu, the Millswyn offers guests a stunning view, a great atmosphere – and if you’re in the know, your own bothy-like hideaway bar inside; Bar 132.
Do you remember the way that Grandma used to spoil you? Well the boys behind new Sydney small bar Grandma’s certainly do and their bar in turn aims to be a home away from home.