by Sangeeta Kocharekar URL Copied! We love a restaurant that commits to a theme, and the latest on our must-visit list in Sydney is 200-seat venue Safari which recently opened in Sydney’s Circular Quay on Bligh Street. In Swahili the word ‘safari’ means ‘to travel’ and that’s the concept behind The Meat & Wine Co’s latest restaurant’s architecture, décor and food. Award-winning architects COOOP, led by Callie van der Merwe, Roberto Zambi and Calvin Janse van Vuuren, created a space where diners would feel transported and like they’re going on — in the team’s words — “an enchanting journey”.
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In their words, it’s a design intent that fosters meaningful interactions and a sense of community among guests. The very best of The Latch delivered straight to your inbox. Image: Meat and Wine Co.
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