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The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Take me back to the '70s: why nostalgia holidays are on the rise
1. Ovolo South Yarra, Vic: Whether you sleep in a Go Go Room or Rockstar Suite, ( Boogie ) nights spent at Ovolo South Yarra provide a trip back to a time of mini skirts and moon landings. Award-winning designer Luchetti Krelle conjured the groovy interiors, which are liberally lavished with pop art and primal hues. 2. Tangerine Dream, SA: Tucked into bushland just outside Deep Creek National Park on the Fleurieu Peninsula, this humble shack has an unmistakable '70s soul. Pop on a record, sink into the corduroy lounge chair, and ditch devices to bond over vintage board games or around the firepit. 3. Hillcrest Merimbula, NSW: It wasn't just the '70s construction bones that were retained during the renovation of this NSW South Coast motel. The free-wheeling spirit of the place remains in the drive-up brick building and the reinstated tennis court, even with the addition of every mod con you could wish for. 4. Casita Motel, NSW: Another NSW South Coast time traveller reborn, the recently opened Casita motel sings to a '70s song sheet with its painted brick walls, striped window awnings and retro signage. Even the outdoor shower - with its bold maroon arch painted on old-school block-work - screams vintage surf shack in the best possible way. 5. The EVE Hotel Sydney, NSW: A bold new arrival on the edge of Sydney's CBD, The EVE mixes '70s disco flair with modern polish. Expect velvet lounges, terrazzo floors and mood lighting that nods to Studio 54 - all set against a palette of bottle green and burgundy. Outside, the pool area with its matching loungers and sun shades could have been plucked from the pages of a Slim Aarons book. 6. The Shores Miami, Qld: While the revamp of this '70s motel was dictated by a vision more Melrose Place than Simon and Garfunkel, the original pool remains and so does the spirit of a simpler Gold Coast. Led by serial motel makeover designer Jason Grant (also responsible for Chalet Motel, Brunswick Heads and the Blue Water Motel, Kingscliff, both in NSW), the retro-inspired stay opened for a new generation of guests in January. 7. '70s Glam Studio at The Star Sydney, NSW: Neon signage, a circular love bed, a sparkling disco ball and your own private karaoke lounge await in this extravagant themed suite at The Star. Go full method actor with this one.
The Age
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
This breezy new beach spot from a top Italian chef ‘feels made to go from surf-to-seat'
So this is Cibaria, the latest venture from creative director Alessandro Pavoni and the crew behind Ormeggio at The Spit, Osteria Postino in Summer Hill and a'Mare at Crown. It's quite an undertaking. There's standalone bar, 55 North, doing a steady trade in 𝄒nduja-washed negronis and lobster rolls. The cafe-gelateria is a destination unto itself; a dedicated function space upstairs is set to cater for big groups. And, of course, there's the actual restaurant. Altogether, the crew are making a strong case for Manly as a destination beyond the beach. Local designer Luchetti Krelle captures all the best bits of Australian life by the coast – the space is open, breezy, and feels made to go from surf-to-seat – with real sprezzatura. Tiled floors meet buttery leather and linen banquettes. Marble-topped tables and the generous curves of Daumiller chairs overlook the ocean on one side and the open kitchen ruled by a wood-fire grill on the other. Just the right amount of Italo disco, just the right amount of surf club. The menu gives generously when it comes to exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats. Hook straight in and order the puffy, wood-fired pizzette, drenched in so much smoky-sweet sugo you can use it as a dip. Unconventional but delicious serving suggestion: order the squid ink spaghetti tossed with torn-up crab meat, chilli, bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley at the same time. With just the right amount of richness and warmth, and a cool pizzette counterpoint. Stay on the left-hand side of the carte for a beat if you want to linger over a glass of fizz. Perhaps a serve of raw scallops on the shell, dressed with finger lime, chervil and salmon roe. Or maybe it'll be raw kingfish, dressed with baby capers, chives and kalamata olives.
Sydney Morning Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
This breezy new beach spot from a top Italian chef ‘feels made to go from surf-to-seat'
So this is Cibaria, the latest venture from creative director Alessandro Pavoni and the crew behind Ormeggio at The Spit, Osteria Postino in Summer Hill and a'Mare at Crown. It's quite an undertaking. There's standalone bar, 55 North, doing a steady trade in 𝄒nduja-washed negronis and lobster rolls. The cafe-gelateria is a destination unto itself; a dedicated function space upstairs is set to cater for big groups. And, of course, there's the actual restaurant. Altogether, the crew are making a strong case for Manly as a destination beyond the beach. Local designer Luchetti Krelle captures all the best bits of Australian life by the coast – the space is open, breezy, and feels made to go from surf-to-seat – with real sprezzatura. Tiled floors meet buttery leather and linen banquettes. Marble-topped tables and the generous curves of Daumiller chairs overlook the ocean on one side and the open kitchen ruled by a wood-fire grill on the other. Just the right amount of Italo disco, just the right amount of surf club. The menu gives generously when it comes to exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats. Hook straight in and order the puffy, wood-fired pizzette, drenched in so much smoky-sweet sugo you can use it as a dip. Unconventional but delicious serving suggestion: order the squid ink spaghetti tossed with torn-up crab meat, chilli, bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley at the same time. With just the right amount of richness and warmth, and a cool pizzette counterpoint. Stay on the left-hand side of the carte for a beat if you want to linger over a glass of fizz. Perhaps a serve of raw scallops on the shell, dressed with finger lime, chervil and salmon roe. Or maybe it'll be raw kingfish, dressed with baby capers, chives and kalamata olives.
