At executive chef Scott Pickett’s MATILDA 159 DOMAIN, Australian design and wood-fired local fare are firmly in the hot seat
HOW DO YOU DEFINE CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN CUISINE?
It’s a question Scott Pickett, the renowned Melbourne chef and restaurateur, poses with his latest venture, Matilda 159 Domain. Taking up residence at South Yarra’s upscale United Places hotel, Matilda (as it’s known for short) captures our elusive national flavour in more ways than one. “We tried to implement a sense of place without being cheesy or gimmicky,” explains Pickett. “The fit-outs, the design, the colour palettes, which nod to the great red centre— all bring touches of Australiana.” Design group Projects of Imagination incorporated rich timbers, cosy leather and swathes of sumptuous linen into the interior—elements that feel both raw and polished. But then, Pickett has always liked his fine dining on the casual side.
This story is from the March 2019 edition of InStyle Australia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2019 edition of InStyle Australia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Made With Love
Julia Busuttil Nishimura has gathered a legion of fans with her easy-tofollow recipes. Her new cookbook takes comfort food to the next level
Get Your Clicks
Want to treat yourself while supporting local business? Online shopping is a win-win right now, especially with this hot list of brands and the instyle team’s top tips for getting it right
THE NEW MASTER
Valentino’s PIERPAOLO PICCIOLI creates fashion dreams, but his greatest power is being himself
THE STARTUP VANGUARD
CELEBRATING ENTREPRENEURIALISM WITH A HEART-LED TWIST
SHALOM
FOR SUPERMODEL SHALOM HARLOW, THE GRUELLING DEMANDS OF HER INDUSTRY LED TO A LONG, SELF-IMPOSED HIATUS. NOW, BACK IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA ON HER OWN TERMS, SHE IS READY TO SHARE HER STORY
PUNK be a LADY
LADY GAGA is returning to her original sound and style, but the thing she wants next might surprise you
SKIN FOOD
TRIED EVERY LOTION AND STILL NOT SEEING RESULTS? DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS AGREE: WHAT YOU PILE ON YOUR PLATE IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU APPLY TO YOUR FACE
The Style Set
PIP VASSETT, THE BRAINS BEHIND LUXURY BEDDING, SLEEPWEAR AND HOMEWARES LABEL IN BED, TALKS US THROUGH HER EFFORTLESSLY COOL AESTHETIC, WHICH PRIZES QUALITY DESIGN THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
leading ladies
Together, they are two of Australia’s most iconic and inherently elegant women. On the 55th anniversary of her fashion label, CARLA ZAMPATTI chats life, family and finding your calling, with women’s rights pioneer and dear friend of 40 years, former governor-general DAME QUENTIN BRYCE
Beauty Talk
Actor LAURA DERN on going filter-free, owning her sexiness and taking a clean approach to skincare
