The Urban Coffee Farm at MFWF 2013
Happening now, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has an exciting installation by Australian design firm HASSELL. Ben Morgan speaks to the designers about their Urban Coffee Farm.
Glamorous Grotto
Evocative of a very attractive cave, Sydney’s Monopole restaurant is warm and thoughtfully arranged.
A Playful yet refined Coffee Shop in Melbourne
A snug fit out on a busy Carlton street creates a bright, intimate café.
Sub-Station Cafe
Elana Castle happens upon a 34 square metre oasis in the heart of semi-industrial Alexandria.
Timber Treat
A refreshingly far cry from stuffy, predictable hotel restaurants, Sydney Four Seasons’ The Woods creates a warmly refined sanctuary for guests and visitors alike.
Roasting and Riding
The north side expansion of St. Ali Coffee reproduces the signature excellence of the Melbourne institution’s brew in a spacious, modern and warm environment.
Eclectiki
A new Brisbane bar, restaurant and cafe revels in its jumbled playfulness, careening through a multitude of themed spaces to create a uniquely interesting venue. Jenna Reed Burns reports.
Bamboo Chic
Art Deco meets Bamboo groves in a game of repetition and abstraction. Wynn A. Bay reports.
Designing a Food Truck
Gourmet food trucks are sprouting up in locations throughout the city. Elana Castle meets the owners of Cantina Mobil and Veggie Patch Van to discuss the design challenges and opportunities inherent in creating roving kitchens with designer credentials.
Effervescent Elegance
Converting a run down pub into a champagne bar on a modest budget may seem daunting, but at One Moncur the results speak for themselves.
Brasserie Ananas
A richly decorated brasserie in Sydney’s historic Rocks district blends Parisian flea-market finds, some exposed brick grit and a liberal splash of glamour.
Pastry Perfect
Stephanie Madison takes a deliciously buttery tour through Emporium Hotel’s award-winning Belle Epoque Patisserie.