The best lunch spots of 2012
In this roundup from the Encore and Mumbrella Annual, we remember the seven best lunch spots we visited over the last 12 months.
Machiavelli, Sydney
1. Machiavelli, Sydney
Located in Sydney’s CBD, Machiavelli is the Italian restaurant that means business. It’s the place where Sydney’s business barons come to see and be seen. Favoured by Kerry Packer in his day, the Clarence Street locale maintains an enduring popularity with today’s movers and shakers.
2. Print Hall, Perth
The Print Hall is located in Perth’s Newspaper House on St Georges Terrace. With four levels to choose from, three separate bars and a restaurant, the establishment is a haven for local media agency folk and the odd Perthonality, a somewhat disparaging term for Perth’s own celebs. But ironic hipsters beware, the venue found itself in a spot of bother in October after kicking out a man with a mullet.
3. Chiswick, Sydney
Newcomer Chiswick has fast become THE spot to be seen lunching in Sydney. From TV personalities to the wives of media moguls, one-time MasterChef judge Matt Moran’s casual dining spot in the posh suburb of Woollahra is a magnet for industry players and their hangers on.
4. Neild Ave, Sydney
At the table to your left is a group of magazine editors. To your right, reporters from a high-rating current affairs program. Welcome to Neild Ave, located in the rather unsalubrious backstreets of Rushcutters Bay. Despite the unusual positioning, this lunch venue is top notch, which is to be expected from restauranter Maurice Terzini, best known for Icebergs and North Bondi Italian.
5. Chianti Classico, Adelaide
A regular haunt for Adelaide’s media elite, Chianti Classico on Hutt Street is a top spot for lunching with locals of importance or visiting guests.
Otto Ristorante, Sydney
6. Otto Ristorante, Sydney
A favourite with local residents including John Laws, who calls the wharf in Woolloomooloo home, Otto’s waterfront spot is a paparazzi favourite as many of Sydney’s media identities migrate here when the weather is good.
7. Aria, Sydney
A hop, skip and jump from the Opera House, Aria boasts one of the best views in Sydney. It’s also just up the road from Alan Jones’ residence so you may spot the shock jock grabbing a bite to eat.
- This list first appeared in the Encore and Mumbrella Annual available in the App store and on Google Play.
