Jade Solomon

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The Heritage Room

By: Jade Solomon

A carefully curated list of wines, spanning bold Barolos to refreshing Vernaccia di San Gimignanos, is complemented by a rotating selection of Tuscan cheeses and meats.

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Bar Familiar

By: Jade Solomon

With Bar Familiar, Alessia Augello and Stephanie Lane make their debut as hospo owners, but they are far from new to the industry.

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Helios Hotel

By: Jade Solomon

After eight years scoping out the space Kasidokostas has finally revealed his vision for Helios Hotel, a mega-venue that boasts three concepts at one address.

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Sonoma Bakery Rose Bay

By: Jade Solomon

Rose Bay's magnificent corner bakery reopens after a refurbishment making it even lighter, brighter and more welcoming.

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O'Donuts Haymarket

By: Jade Solomon

Nama, meaning fresh in Japanese, describes the signature texture of O'Donut's product, with a pillowy dough so soft that it almost melts in your mouth.

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Bar Gabi

By: Jade Solomon

The chefs have their work cut out for him in the kitchen, manning a 700-kilogram Brazilian grill with 32 rotisserie spits.

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Agnii Eatery Bar

By: Jade Solomon

Pieris wants Agnii to be more than just a place to eat and move on, with late-night DJs, flowing drinks, and street food on offer on the weekend.

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Mr Vincenzo's Restaurant & Wine Bar

By: Jade Solomon

This Mornington Peninsula gem has had a major glow-up, revealing a design-forward space three-times its former size, with a wine bar and soon-to-be terrace.

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High Road Bar & Grill

By: Jade Solomon

A major Melbourne hospo group lands in Queensland with this high flying grill house.

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Amé

By: Jade Solomon

Head to Darlinghurst to sample Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, and duck downstairs to find a hidden, late-night music room.