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OXFORD ST ICON RE-OPENS AFTER REQUISITE RE-THINK

Posted on November 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The new-look smarter Oxford Hotel has burst back to life, with a vibrant décor and all-welcome attitude. Having felt the sting of a 1:30 curfew on the traditional late-night patron base in the Oxford Street party precinct, the landmark heritage-listed

NEW PUB GROUP BRINGS ‘GOODTIME’ TO PETERSHAM VILLAGE

Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A newly-formed operation has taken over and repositioned the (former) White Cockatoo, tapping straight into the demanding inner-west market. The partnership between Dr James Bodel and Locky Paech began, like most good things, in a pub. Upon meeting mid-2014, the

MERIVALE BRINGS FASHION & STYLE TO NEW WHISKY BAR

Posted on November 13th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Justin Hemmes’ Merivale masterpiece rolls on, with a first class whisky bar and tribute to the group’s fashion roots throwing the doors open Wednesday. Swathed in everything imaginable to enhance a whisky experience, J&M is a tribute to the late,

MERIVALE BOOMS WITH SEVEN LUCKY NEW VENUES

Posted on October 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The maestro of hospitality has unveiled Merivale’s “fastest period of growth” with no less than seven new venues opening before the end of summer. Justin Hemmes’ trend-setting portfolio is launching a string of all-new spaces, plus additions and re-works of

GYPSIE BREWER FINDS ITS WAY AT LAST

Posted on September 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A gypsy brewer that has been wandering kitchens and craft beer awards since 2012 has finally settled down, and set to cook their Way. Wayward Brewing is the creative collaboration of Canadian-born Peter Philips, who says his philosophy is “more

CRUISE BAR WILL WEATHER STORM IN A TEACUP: CHEUNG

Posted on August 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

On Wednesday night the much-awaited re-launch of Cruise Bar brought a magnificent new venue, decadently artistic decorations, hundreds of delighted guests, and a tsunami of ignorant and misplaced media coverage – but Chris Cheung is not perturbed. Pitched as a

CHRIS CHEUNG LAUNCHES OVERHAULED HARBOURSIDE BAR

Posted on July 24th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

One of Australia’s hottest international venues has reopened after a year-long make-over. Famous A-lister haunt and headquarters of Australian Fashion Week, Cruise Bar, in the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, has opened its doors again this week following a

OSCARS LAUNCHES SYDNEY SUPER-PUB

Posted on July 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Oscars Hotels has launched an amazing new hotel venue in Sydney’s south-west set to become a hub of entertainment and business. [caption id="attachment_3049" align="alignright" width="388"] L-R: Mario Gravanis, Mayor Frank Carbone, Bill Gravanis[/caption] Last night saw the gala opening of

THE SHEAF GROWS A NEW LEAF

Posted on June 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The big girl of Double Bay has grown, launching today its new designer Garden Bar for late-night listening and dining pleasure. The Golden Sheaf has been a cornerstone of the eastern suburbs since the 1920s, and the fairy-lit indoor/outdoor space