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French fling at Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders with new Stay & Dine
Savour a stylish fling with a touch of French flair by celebrity chef Luke Mangan, with Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders’ new Stay and Dine package.
New menus and the CBD’s largest beer garden at The Sussex Hotel
Sip on an ice-cold beer and tuck into a tasty new menu as you soak up the sun in the CBD’s largest beer garden at The Sussex Hotel.
Have a heavenly time with Kimpton Margot Sydney’s Sister Act The Musical package
Enjoy a heavenly night at the theatre and a luxurious stay at one of Sydney’s best hotels with the new Sister Act The Musical “dinner, show and stay” package at Kimpton Margot Sydney.
New Stay and Dine package pairs Luke Mangan’s Luc-San with Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point
A chic stay and delicious four-course Japanese-French dining by celebrity chef Luke Mangan awaits with Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point’s new Stay and Dine package.
Fondue and free-flowing drinks in a private chalet at Harper Rooftop Bar
Sip a warming glass of red and feast on fondue as you take in the twinkling city skyline lights from your own private chalet at Harper Rooftop Bar’s Sky High Chalet this winter.
Melbourne’s Bistrot Bisou now open
Savour classic French fare with modern twists while delighting in two-sip martinis and absinthe aperitifs at Luke Mangan’s new Melbourne restaurant Bistrot Bisou.
Luke Mangan to open new French bistro at Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders
Renowned chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan will open his first Melbourne restaurant in more than a decade this winter with the launch of Bistrot Bisou.
Sydney’s first French-Japanese bottomless brunch
Level-up your bacon and eggs game with Sydney's first French-Japanese bottomless brunch at Potts Point restaurant and bar, Luc-San.
Edible cigars and spicy margs at new-look Ripples Chowder Bay
Sip on a spicy margarita and enjoy an edible brick pastry cigar with one of Sydney’s best harbour views, at the new-look Ripples Chowder Bay.
Old favourite into new local, with The Belroy Hotel to open in November
With a huge wrap-around balcony, in-house French chicken rotisserie and rooftop atrium bar and bistro, The Belroy Hotel is a new St Leonards local pub rising out of an old favourite (Gilroy’s Hotel).
Folly’s Bar & Bistro to open this week
Yuzu gin-infused oysters, punchy cocktails, an extensive chilled red wine selection and a must-try rigatoni alla vodka using Australian raw vodka await at new neighbourhood bar and bistro Folly's, which opens in Cammeray.
Ex-Applejack bars manager to open Folly’s
A new neighbourhood bar and bistro headed by two hospitality young guns and a Michelin-trained chef is coming to Sydney’s North Shore.
3 Michelin Star Maaemo goes bush at Berowra Waters Inn
Norwegian three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Maaemo is bringing its Nordic cuisine to Australia next month for a two-day pop-up at Sydney’s Berowra Waters Inn.
Open date set for Sydney’s St Siandra
Sydney’s newest waterfront restaurant, St Siandra will begin transporting diners to the Med from Thursday 9 March.
6 ways to prep your property for summer
Creating a summertime sanctuary at your hotel can be as simple as making a few tweaks to your guest amenities, ready for the warmer months ahead.
New waterfront Med restaurant for Sydney with ex-Nomad head chef
Seven spice Moreton Bay Bugs, spritzes on tap and a sensory escape to the Amalfi Coast without leaving Sydney are just some of the delights on the way when St Siandra comes to town.
Sydney is getting an alfresco spritz & snacks bar for summer
Already one of the hottest places to sip a spritz with brunch or lunch, Quick Brown Fox is giving you more hours in the day to soak up the good time vibes with its new evening spritz and snacks bar.
Australia’s best chefs head to the Hawkesbury for new “Culinary Icons” dining series
Adding to its growing reputation as the place to eat in the Hawkesbury, The Royal Richmond Hotel is bringing some of Australia’s best chefs to the region for its new Culinary Icons dining series, starting with Damien Pignolet.
Sydney’s popular quick Brown Fox Eatery gets a reboot
Home of Sydney’s much-loved Banoffee Waffles and Koshihikari Rice Congee, Quick Brown Fox Eatery in leafy Pyrmont village has relaunched with a new look and menu.
This new boutique hotel in Sydney is turning heads
This new boutique hotel in Sydney is the talk of the town, with a hidden 25-metre-high mural, 10,000 native Black Wattle blooms on the walls, super comfy beds and custom bottled cocktails.
“A great overall operator, very skilled in all aspects and was able to achieve the best possible outcome on so many occasions. Apart from being a highly proficient and professional individual, Jasmine is incredibly fun to work with as well.”
— Simon Barnett, Hotel Manager, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts