Articles by Joanna Zawadzka & Sam Davison
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Bar Carnation: Big Shoes
For Audrey Shaw and team, first came Carnation Canteen – a much-talked-about little restaurant in the back streets of Fitzroy. Then, the opportunity of a lifetime; to put roots down in a mythic local hospitality address.
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High Note: A Masterclass in Programming
In just two years, High Note has established itself as an anchor of Melbourne's music scene – proving a venue doesn’t need scale to be a big hitter.
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The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
From pool rooms to prawn toast. Three years in, Marrickville's premiere Bob Hawke-affiliated local is as affecting – and as busy – as ever.
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Last Drinks At The Pub: Tom McHugo’s Hobart Hotel
After nearly eight years operating as a touchstone of the city’s social and cultural life, it’s time for final call.
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Caretaker’s Cottage and the Art of Great Service
The art of good service – lifting a hospitality experience from great to unforgettable – has long been lauded as a key element of restaurants.
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