Author: Stephanie Vigilante
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First Look: The Grand Richmond’s Cheeky, Playful Sibling Piccolo Grand Moves In
Written for Broadsheet Responsible. Reliable. Always winning hearts. The traits of the eldest child mirror those of one of Melbourne’s classic pubs, The Grand Richmond. After closing for renovations earlier this year, the corner site – known for its cosy private dining room and elevated Italian cuisine – has reopened. And now it’s got a…
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First Look: Maker & Monger’s Heavenly New Chapel of Cheese Is Here
Written for Broadsheet “It’s like walking up to a candy store,” cheesemonger Anthony Femia says of his new self-coined “chapel of cheese” at Prahran Market. And he’s not the only one who thinks so. Just a short time standing by Maker & Monger’s new stall and the magnetic pull of its seven-metre-long cheese cabinet is…
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Handwoven Cult Bags From Canberra
Written for Broadsheet The dance of a discarded plastic bag in the wind was the inspiration for Canberra-based designer Georgina Whigham’s accessories label, George. “I was interested in … drawing from an object that is mass-produced and disposable,” Whigham says of the silhouette of her handwoven utility totes, which resembles that of a plastic shopping…
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Now Open: Sandy Feet Are Welcome at Sunny Beachside Cafe Pineapple Palm
Written for Broadsheet Just a few sandy footsteps from the volleyball courts at South Melbourne beach is sunny coastal cafe Pineapple Palm. The gleaming spot is at the base of a new apartment block on Beaconsfield Parade, and while the interior is fresh, the friendly staff don’t mind if you bring a bit of the…
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Now Open: Bad Decisions, But Good Times at Fitzroy’s New Neighbourhood Bar
Written for Broadsheet Following the glow of a neon-lit “Bad Decisions” sign into Fitzroy’s newest neighbourhood bar feels a little irresponsible – but it isn’t. Despite the name, a large portion of the drinks list is booze-free, and walking into the cosy space feels like the right choice. It’s welcoming and lived-in, like it’s been…
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New Menswear Label Kerrin Uses the Great Outdoors As Its Muse
Written for Broadsheet With names like the Kangaroo Pocket Hoodie and the Utility Shirt, new Melbourne menswear label Kerrin makes it clear from the outset it’s taking its cues from Australia’s great outdoors. Founded in December last year by a former head of menswear at Country Road, Kerrin Schuppan, the label fills a gap in men’s wardrobes for…
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The Luxurious Loungewear Label for Night and Day
Written for Broadsheet In March 2018, Lauren Puvi launched her luxury loungewear label, Öösel. Pronounced “err-sell”, it means “at night” in Estonian – her paternal grandparents’ native language. The Adelaide-based designer noticed a lack of luxurious sleepwear at attainable prices. “Other high-end sleepwear brands can charge up to $2,000,” she says. Hers fills the gap…
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The Future is Now
Written for Her Economy 2020. It’s easy to think we’ve still got a decade before we get there. In reality, we’re only eight months away. We might not yet have reached the Jetson’s vision of flying cars and jet packs but the technological advancements we’ve made are impressive. Artificial intelligence, space tourism, 3D printing, these…
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First Look: Fiery Chinese Barbeque From the Dainty Sichuan Crew
Written for Broadsheet The husband and wife team behind the chilli-centric Dainty Sichuan restaurant group has just opened a new eatery above a teppanyaki joint in Chinatown. Chef Tina Li and her husband Ye Shao’s other spots are best known for fiery dishes from Sichuan Province in south-west China, but their menus navigate a spectrum…
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First Look: Goodnight Twenty Pho Seven, Good Morning Straight Outta Saigon
Written for Broadsheet A neon “it was all a dream” sign is all that remains of all-night pho joint Twenty Pho Seven. The Russell Street diner that blended R’n’B tunes with the sound of diners slurping noodles transformed into Straight Outta Saigon in March, leaving the 24/7 concept behind, among other things. “We’re getting away…
Stephanie Vigilante 