Layla is OPEN! An exciting new chapter in Brisbane’s culinary story is underway with celebrated chef Shane Delia wowing guests on opening night of his new restaurant Layla. “There is a real buzz in Brisbane; I can feel it and I’m excited,” Shane told the assembled crowd at the Thomas Dixon Centre. “I’m honoured to […]
The Scott Pickett Group and VenuesLive are delighted to announce the launch of Como Lane – a European-inspired café that has opened its doors in the grounds of Melbourne’s historic and beloved Como House & Garden. Offering the same expertise and immersive atmosphere associated with Scott Pickett Group’s much loved Melbourne venues (Estelle, Smith St […]
The first customers streamed through the doors of Tom’s Kitchen shortly after the doors were opened to the new café in Brisbane’s West End on Monday (17 March). Located within the Thomas Dixon Centre, Tom’s Kitchen is a vibrant all-day café offering a bold, produce-driven menu designed for both quick bites and leisurely brunches. With […]
The Thomas Dixon Centre is set to become one of Brisbane’s most exciting new culinary destinations with the opening of Tom’s Kitchen on Wednesday 12 March, followed by a premium dining restaurant later in the month. Located within the home of Queensland Ballet, Tom’s Kitchen is a vibrant all-day café offering a bold, produce-driven menu […]
The highly anticipated first Queensland restaurant from acclaimed chef and restaurateur Shane Delia will open its doors this March in Brisbane’s emerging cultural precinct of West End. The premium restaurant Layla will be based within the Thomas Dixon Centre, the renowned performing arts centre and home of Queensland Ballet. The addition of Layla will transform […]
Optus Stadium operator VenuesLive has announced the appointment of Alasdair Thompson as the venue’s new Executive Chef – only the second person to hold the position since the stadium’s opening almost seven years ago. Thompson was part of Optus Stadium’s original opening team, starting as Chef de Cuisine before becoming Executive Sous Chef in January […]
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to announce the exciting expansion of its successful partnership with VenuesLive and the Scott Pickett Group. Building on the remarkable success at the Old Melbourne Gaol, this partnership now encompasses catering for two additional iconic heritage venues – Como House and Labassa Mansion – and includes plans […]
Celebrity chef Shane Delia has made a passionate callout for hospitality professionals to join his team at the new-look Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End – the site of his first signature restaurant in Queensland. The Thomas Dixon Centre is being transformed into a vibrant destination for dining, functions and events . . . […]
Renowned Australian chef, restaurateur, and television personality Shane Delia will launch a signature restaurant at the Thomas Dixon Centre in early 2025, heralding an exciting new chapter for the cultural hub in West End. Partnering with VenuesLive, Queensland Ballet’s hospitality partner, and Delia Group, the Centre will transform into a vibrant dining and event destination, […]
Media Release – Friday 11 October Thomas Dixon Centre, home of Queensland Ballet, the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute and Ausdance Queensland, and a place for all to come and stay a while, is excited to announce VenuesLive as its new hospitality partner, ready to create an exciting new dining, function and event destination […]
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