Todd Garratt to be executive chef at Balcon by Tapavino

Todd Garratt, the talented former co-owner of Buzo, Wine Library and Vincent, is joining the CBD restaurant gold rush. Garratt has signed on as executive chef at Balcon by Tapavino, which opens on Bligh Street, in a part of the city electrified by the recent openings of Hubert and No 1 Bent Street by Mike. Garratt recently returned from scouring food in the Basque region to inspire Balcon's opening menu.

Hot-on-the-heels of the Australian Museum getting a hospitality refit, neighbour The Hotel William is poised for a massive makeover which will see the pub open a rooftop bar, first floor restaurant and basement speakeasy. Entrepreneurial publican Warren Livingstone has inked a JV with the pub's owner, Arthur Laundy. "We'll move Burgers by Josh in then get working on the redevelopment. We'll also probably revert to the original name, The Prince William."