Author Archives: LBV Le Bon Vivant

Matt Moran and Solotel announce the appointment of Thomas Gorringe as the new Executive Chef of Aria, having previously held the role of Head Chef at Pier One’s hatted restaurant, The Gantry. Gorringe will take over the reins from Joel Bickford, as he departs for a new role.  Of the appointment, Moran says: “We’re thrilledContinue reading “Aria announces new Executive Chef, Thomas Gorringe”

Luke Burgess (ex-Garagistes) and Adam James (Rough Rice) are getting ready to take over the kitchen at Oma Food & Wine next Sunday, 27 June as part of the ongoing ‘Oma & Co’ series.  They will work with the Oma team on the creation of a special set menu inspired by a recent trip throughContinue reading “Luke Burgess and Adam James take over the kitchen at Oma Food & Wine”

Merivale has acquired the Lorne Hotel, a historic pub that has stood proudly on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road for more than a century. The hospitality group will receive keys to the venue later this year and will trade as normal over the summer. Justin Hemmes, Merivale CEO, said: “The Lorne Hotel is an iconic venueContinue reading “Merivale grows Victorian portfolio with the Lorne Hotel”

Featuring Lost Sundays, POOF DOOF Sydney, Jimmy’s Underground and more nights to be announced soon. ivy, Merivale’s vibrant CBD dining and entertainment precinct, has reinvented itself after dark. The Sydney icon has transformed its expansive dance floor into a world-class super-club space, fostering the energy and freedom of a festival every weekend. Supercharged with outstandingContinue reading “A new era for a Sydney icon – ivy reinvents itself after dark”

What happens when four gun chefs with a raft of experience and talent from Sydney and the Hunter Valley go head-to-head after a year on the ropes? The annual Food Fight is the signature event organised by the Hunter Culinary Association (HCA) and this year marks a triumphant return as the industry reunites after missingContinue reading “A Culinary Comeback – The Hunter Culinary Association Returns”

One of Australia’s best pastry chefs, Lauren Eldridge will be joining the kitchen at iconic Sydney restaurant Berowra Waters Inn, forming a collaborative cooking duo with Head Chef and Owner, Brian Geraghty. Officially joining 20 May, Lauren will bring her impressive CV of postings and awards to the riverfront restaurant, including Pastry Chef at MarkContinue reading “Iconic Sydney restaurant Berowra Waters Inn welcomes Lauren Eldridge”

The CBD stalwart on Little Collins Street is back. A year after the first lockdown, much-loved Italian restaurant Massi in Melbourne’s CBD will be resurrected after Easter and re-open on Monday, 12th April. Known for its modern Sicilian cuisine and intimate, convivial atmosphere, Massi has been a destination for lunch and after-work eats since openingContinue reading “Massi re-opens after a year of closure”

Merivale has acquired The Quarterdeck in Narooma, a beautiful town in the Eurobodalla region of the NSW South Coast. This is Merivale’s first hospitality venue outside Sydney. Justin Hemmes, CEO of Merivale, said: “Narooma has become my second home and the backdrop to so many of my happiest memories with my family. I think itContinue reading “Merivale acquires The Quarterdeck at Narooma”

A new Armadale wine and snack bar from the team behind Amaru. Appellation, a new wine bar concept from Clinton McIver (Amaru), will launch in late April with a focus on grower champagnes and drinking snacks representative of the Amaru food philosophy, delivered with an informative, yet informal service style. Inspired by Amaru regulars –Continue reading “Coming Soon: Appellation”

The Art Gallery of New South Wales announces the opening of an exciting new restaurant concept, Art Gallery Restaurant Crafted by Matt Moran this Friday, March 26. The restaurant launches in partnership with newly appointed culinary advisor, Matt Moran, who will sit across the development of restaurant and catering menus, and work with food andContinue reading “Lunch is served at Art Gallery of NSW as ‘Crafted by Matt Moran’ opens its doors”

Yakimono, a contemporary high-energy, inner-city eating house, is a collaboration between Chris Lucas and Chef Martin Benn. Located at 80 Collins, next door to the soon-to-open SOCIETY, Yakimono will offer a Japanese-style grill menu with a pared-back, delicious and modernist take on Japanese inner-city dining. Due to open late 2021, Yakimono will combine adventurous and robustContinue reading “Update from Lucas Group – Yakimono to open late 2021”