A Mornington Peninsula trattoria, Malaysian done luxe, hot coals and good times in Brisbane, Western Australian barbecue, and a taste of wine country in Adelaide. We raise a glass to the venues who opened their doors in the past 12 months, pandemic or no.
There’s a dining room, a terrace and a cocktail lounge, combined with sweeping views of the city and old-world glamour. “It took three years but I think the end result will justify it,” says Lucas.
The latest news brings Melbourne venues into line with regional Victoria, with Premier Daniel Andrews flagging a further easing of state-wide restrictions in two weeks' time.
After enduring the longest and strictest lockdown in the country, some in the city's hospitality industry are ready to be hospitable again. Others are playing the waiting game.