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THE TEAM BEHIND MUCH-LOVED EATERY TOP PADDOCK CHOSE DESIGNOFFICE

to transform their latest venue. Guided by the concept of a hotel-lobby feel, with dining

and lounging options for a range of occasions, the Escher-like arrangement of

blue-steel staircases and platforms make this foodie experience a delicious journey.

650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria. Highergroundmelbourne.com.au R

LOVING

SIX LEVELS OF ALL-DAY DINING

HAVE BEEN WRAPPED AROUND THE

EXPOSED-BRICK WALLS OF A

HISTORICAL POWER STATION

HIGHER GROUND

FOOD HUB / MELBOURNE

text

deborah grant |

photography

nathan toleman

SPOTTED IT!

Resting room

In the basement is a hand-wash

station where shiny and new

meets buffed old factory.

Coasting

Relax with everything

from breakfast cocktails

(like this pomegranate

shrub) to spirited drinks.

AFTER A MUCH-ANTICIPATED OPENING, HIGHER GROUND DOESN’T DISAPPOINT.

THE SOARING 15M CEILINGS, NATURAL LIGHT AND PALETTE OF TERRAZZO, CORK,

PAINTED STEEL, STONE AND TIMBER HAVE HAD CROWDS CONSISTENTLY QUEUEING

UP – OR IS IT THE FOOD? IT MAY WELL HAVE THE BEST KALE SALAD EVER, AND THOSE

AFTER MORE HEARTY FARE (WAGYU SHORT RIB ROLL ANYONE?) WILL ALSO REJOICE.

Rounded off

Conde House “Splinter”

upholstered oak chair

(left), $1380, Apato.

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FOUND IT!