Melbourne’s food & wine scene’s new players
The Workshop
Level 1, 413 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Ph: +61 3 9326 4365
www.theworkshop.com.au
Opened in January this year, The Workshop is a new addition to Melbourne’s thriving underground bar scene. Developed from the shell of an old motorcycle repair shop, old relics of its past can be found in every corner. Workshop’s walls are open to all artists and the art is changed frequently. Featuring a large, second floor with open air decking overlooking the city lights, The Workshop is perfect for a summer afternoon cocktail. Head over on Sunday’s for a $1 barbeque in the evenings with live MCs and DJs.
Sukaya
Shop 1 Ground Floor
61 Little Collins Street
Melbourne
Ph: 03 9663 0898
A new sushi train has rolled into the top end of Little Collins St, tempting patrons with a mouth-watering array of Japanese treats. Sleek, modern and intimate, it is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Third Class Club
Lvl 2/ 96 Flinders St Melbourne 3000
Ph: (03) 9662 4555
After the closure of the much loved Honkytonks, owner Michael Delaney has secured a six months lease extension and has opened Third Class. For details about the impressive line-up of DJ acts, visit http://www.myspace.com/3rdclassclub
Loco Bar
Southern Cross Station
Ph: 03 9326 5686
A new bar has just opened at Melbourne’s newest transport hub: Southern Cross Station. Loco Bar is cool but elegant, featuring a bustling bar environment that has views out across the statsion. The outdoor balcony provides the ideal place to sit and watch the world go by, whilst enjoying a drink from one of the fine wines or cocktail and a selection of tapas.
Bottega – revamped!
72 -74 Bourke St Melbourne
(03) 9654 2252
www.bottega.com.au
Stylish Italian restaurant Bottega, located on Bourke St in the heart of Melbourne CBD, welcomes a new chef this month. Acclaimed for his veg-acquarian food at S.O.S and classy Italian at Il Bacaro, Riccardo Momesso completes a revamp of Bottega which includes a refurbishment New York-style look downstairs and the revised wine list under sommelier Magnus McManamey.
Hard Rock Café makes way for new Melbourne ‘eat street’
The Hard Rock Café will close their doors (date TBC) to be replaced by shops as part of a refurbishment of Windsor Hotel. The alley next door, known as Windsor Place, will be swapped with cafes and restaurants, making a new alfresco ‘eat street’. Hard Rock Café will move to another city location in the coming months.
The Red Hummingbird
Level 1, 246 Russell Street
Ph: 9654 2266
Melbourne’s fantastic skyline has prompted the opening of several rooftop bars over the last few months. The most recent addition, The Red Hummingbird, just opened in Russell St.