Insiders' Lounge

Gather, meet and discover.

A collaboration with insideout the furniture store is converted to become an intimate lounge, it brings some of Newcastle’s hidden talents in the creative and food scenes to a community who love to learn of others’ experiences and share a meal together.
 
Afterwards, the Insideout courtyard becomes a dining room. In June, a delicious Moroccan curry created by local food blogger For My Senses was served with wines from Gundog Estate.

This months guests discussed the therapeutic nature of art and how the benefits are being recognised in society as a way of delving behind the scenes of our thinking.

The talks are a great starting point for a conversation. Sharing food and wine encourages people relax into the evening and enjoy the company of friends and strangers.

Whether it’s the food, the wine or the inspiring locals that entice you to come, you’ll go home having met someone new and experienced a furniture store in a way you hadn’t thought of before.
 
As we enjoy the outdoor courtyard for supper, the Insiders' Lounge is waiting for the weather to warm up again. To be the first to hear about our next event sign up to our mailing list. 

​And Again.... it happened in May. 

For those who like adventure in their dining!
20 & 21 May, 2016
A celebration of local talent on the table from Sprout Dining and Eat Food Trailer. Winemakers, brewers and cocktail craftsmen brought a selection of Newcastle's best to our glasses. The fabulously fun and locally based folk band The Soorleys had the dance floor rockin' and the room looked magnificent with styling from The Wedding Designers.  

Professional photos by Mitch Lee Photography

​And again....

January, 2016
Over two sold out nights, And Again popped-up in a unique Broadmeadow location, beautifully transformed into a stylish restaurant setting by The Wedding Designer. Each night came alive with an amazing five-course meal crafted by a local chefs, and a specially curated live music offering.
 
The dining experience celebrated the talents of local chefs, winemakers, and cocktail craftsman. On arrival, guests were greeted with a welcome cocktail from Coal & Cedar and grazing plates by the Bowery Boys. Talented chef Michael Robinson created the first two courses, and Tim Montgomery followed with dessert. Hello Naomi's handmade chocolates provided a finishing touch. Winemakers, Hart & Hunter, completed the meal with their hand-selected and award-winning wines.
 
Thanks to EAO Entertainment, a selection of some of Australia’s finest musicians set the mood each night, with Patrick James’ delivering his expertly crafted and poignant style of indie-folk on Friday night, and Melbourne singer-songwriter and eccentric showman, Henry Wagons, appearing on Saturday night.

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Professional photos by Justin Aaron Photography

Photography by Rogers and Brown photography

​Nic Poelaert pops up in Newcastle

25 July, 2015
A collaboration of some of our favourite partners treated Hunter foodies to a rustic French dinner under the chandeliers and soaring ceilings of the spectacular St Phillip's church at 48 Watt Street, Newcastle. Brought to life by the Wedding Designer with lighting, floristry and styling it was a magical collective dining experience.

A cheese feast preceded dinner with a table laden with spectacular cheese styles from the Cheese Mongrel and wafer thin sourdough from Baked Uprising. 

Guest chef Nic Poelaert's menu featured a three course communal-style seated dinner that celebrated Australia’s finest beef all prepared in the El Poco Loco food truck parked in the driveway. An edible forest floor concept dessert topped off the culinary journey.

Beverages by Vinden Estate and the Inner City Winemakers with The Retro Kombi Coffee providing a post-dinner caffeine fix.

The evening was an exclusive glimpse into Chef Poelaert's signature style in his debut in Newcastle. 

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Photos courtesy of Rogers & Browne