Commercial Kitchens

A major overhaul for La Trobe University with its $5 billion redevelopment creating a new city centre and more development precincts. From students studio apartments to residential real estate plans it will carry hundreds of bed-student accomodation buildings. Not to mention, the finalised Sports Park at its third stage already and construction of accomodation saved for December. Truly an impeccable plan launched last 22nd October.

A black steel mezzanine that calls back to car factories of the 1950s. Plush private booths, natural timbers, black leather and designer furniture. Fresh coffee sipped among high-end luxury cars. Designed by local architects Jackson Clement Burrows, the new Mercedes me Melbourne concept store is unlike any other venue in the city.

The combination cafe, dining, event and design space at the base of Rialto Towers on Collins Street, is just the seventh such store in the world, following Hamburg, Munich, Moscow, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Beijing. “You don’t have to be a car enthusiast and you don’t have to learn about the brand to enjoy the space,” says general manager Simon Johnson. “But it’s there to discover if you want.”

Sydneysiders may have had first taste of Martin Boetz’s Longrain in Surry Hills, but Melburnians can rightfully stake claim to this favourite modern Thai restaurant.

Powerful, fresh flavour combinations fill the small yet simple menu that’s responsible for keeping the dining room full of patrons every night of the week

Donwood Community Aged Care Services $9 million Upgrade on Track
Donwood Community Aged Care Service
s in Croydon is adding and refurbishing 35 rooms with substantial upgrades to provide a much-needed boost to aged care facilities in the area which has a growing ageing population. When the project is completed in October 2017, Donwood will be one of the best equipped aged care facilities in Victoria and will have accommodation for 105 residents, all in the their own spacious rooms.
Established twenty five years ago by a Voluntary Board of Management, Donwood Community Aged Care Services conducted a progress inspection of its $9 million extension with architect Robert Caulfield.

A long-held resolution has led a couple to achieve their dream of opening their own shop.
The first NSW franchise of popular South Korean brand NeNe Chicken opened at Macquarie Centre on December 10, with queues of customers lining up to sample one of the 1000 tasting boxes that were given away.

It was a successful first day for a brand that had previously not existed in the state — and an impressive start for first-time business owners Fan and Howard.

So how did Fan and Howard, who work in data analytics and IT respectively, end up as restaurant owners?

Experience
The vibe here is fun and fresh with a light and bright newly renovated cellar door and restaurant, but don’t be fooled, the wines are still some of the best you’ll find in Mornington. Tastings are detailed and informative, with knowledgeable staff who like to keep things casual. Now owned by the crew next door at Montalto, there’s a great synergy between wine tasting and dining, which makes for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon.

“We really wanted to create a place that’s somewhere you want to lose hours in,” says Daragh Kan, founder of the 100 Burgers Group (Welcome to Thorbury, Belle’s Hot Chicken and Mr Burger), which took over the Carlton institution late last year. “If you’re a uni student who rocks up for a quick bite, [you’ll get] so comfortable you’ll skip the next class. Before you know it, uni’s over.”