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The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Top small restaurant takes on one of Brisbane's best dining precincts
Eating out Food It's to join some star laneway neighbours in a larger space from an in-demand Emme and Pilloni designer. What won't change? The exceptional, produce-driven food. Clarence is getting an upgrade. Ben McShane and Matt Kuhnemann's little Woolloongabba restaurant that could has become a favourite among diners in the know since opening in 2022. But in a 40-seat heritage tenancy in the old Shop Row building, there's an argument it's a touch too little and, given its quality, should be better known. Also, its location, at the Annerley Road end of Stanley Street, can be hard to travel to. But a move to Fish Lane in 10 weeks is intended to change that. Clarence will close on Stanley Street in late July and reopen in a new tenancy tucked underneath the Cremorne apartment development. 'I think we were looking for what the next thing would be,' McShane says. 'But it's obviously a huge commitment, something like that. So we were a little apprehensive. 'The last few years haven't gone quite as well as we'd hoped, so it can be hard to double down on [the concept].' Fish Lane, though, is very different to Stanley Street. Over the past decade it's become one of the city's best dining precincts, second perhaps only to James Street. Southside, Julius, Maeve Wine, Hello Please and Lune all call the area home, among a bunch of others. It's surrounded by stacks of residential apartments, has ready access to public transport, is just across the road from QAGOMA and the Queensland Museum, and QPAC is scheduled to unveil its new 1500-seat theatre towards the end of the year. 'There's everything here,' McShane says. 'There's residential. It's a little bit more eclectic than, say, James Street. It's a little more relaxed … but you're still very well-connected to everything. 'I don't think we'd fit on James Street. It makes sense here.' You can understand how the building's landlord, Stockwell, got McShane and Kuhnemann over the line. Clarence 2.0 will be a precisely designed open-air 60-seat evolution on its predecessor. Alkot Studio, recently celebrated for its work on Pilloni in West End and Emme on James Street, is overseeing a space defined by green and white tiled walls, globe pendants and banquette seating. 'I don't think we'd fit on James Street. It makes sense here.' Clarence co-owner Ben McShane The restaurant will carry over Clarence's distinctive green colour and also its open kitchen, this time with counter seating so you can get up close and personal with McShane and Kuhnemann as they go about their cooking. Clarence's approach to food will remain much the same, with McShane and Kuhnemann continuing to leverage close-knit relationships with producers such as Tommerup's Dairy Farm and Neighbourhood Farm to power a menu that constantly evolves depending on what's in season. 'But then there will be a few more comfortable, accessible dishes that will stay on a little bit longer,' McShane says. 'It might be coral trout with new potatoes and a meuniere sauce, or something like a steak frites. 'It's great to have those vibrant, interesting dishes [typical of Clarence], but there will just be a few more things – objectively good dishes that everyone's going to want to eat every day of the week.' Drinks will continue to be anchored by a tight all-Australian wine list that favours 'funky, smashable' drops. 'There's that population density here that means we can be that great neighbourhood restaurant,' McShane says. 'We can be part of your evening before the theatre, or after. We don't have that versatility where we are at the moment. So it's about adjusting what we're doing to suit that.'
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Top small restaurant takes on one of Brisbane's best dining precincts
Eating out Food It's to join some star laneway neighbours in a larger space from an in-demand Emme and Pilloni designer. What won't change? The exceptional, produce-driven food. Clarence is getting an upgrade. Ben McShane and Matt Kuhnemann's little Woolloongabba restaurant that could has become a favourite among diners in the know since opening in 2022. But in a 40-seat heritage tenancy in the old Shop Row building, there's an argument it's a touch too little and, given its quality, should be better known. Also, its location, at the Annerley Road end of Stanley Street, can be hard to travel to. But a move to Fish Lane in 10 weeks is intended to change that. Clarence will close on Stanley Street in late July and reopen in a new tenancy tucked underneath the Cremorne apartment development. 'I think we were looking for what the next thing would be,' McShane says. 'But it's obviously a huge commitment, something like that. So we were a little apprehensive. 'The last few years haven't gone quite as well as we'd hoped, so it can be hard to double down on [the concept].' Fish Lane, though, is very different to Stanley Street. Over the past decade it's become one of the city's best dining precincts, second perhaps only to James Street. Southside, Julius, Maeve Wine, Hello Please and Lune all call the area home, among a bunch of others. It's surrounded by stacks of residential apartments, has ready access to public transport, is just across the road from QAGOMA and the Queensland Museum, and QPAC is scheduled to unveil its new 1500-seat theatre towards the end of the year. 'There's everything here,' McShane says. 'There's residential. It's a little bit more eclectic than, say, James Street. It's a little more relaxed … but you're still very well-connected to everything. 'I don't think we'd fit on James Street. It makes sense here.' You can understand how the building's landlord, Stockwell, got McShane and Kuhnemann over the line. Clarence 2.0 will be a precisely designed open-air 60-seat evolution on its predecessor. Alkot Studio, recently celebrated for its work on Pilloni in West End and Emme on James Street, is overseeing a space defined by green and white tiled walls, globe pendants and banquette seating. 'I don't think we'd fit on James Street. It makes sense here.' Clarence co-owner Ben McShane The restaurant will carry over Clarence's distinctive green colour and also its open kitchen, this time with counter seating so you can get up close and personal with McShane and Kuhnemann as they go about their cooking. Clarence's approach to food will remain much the same, with McShane and Kuhnemann continuing to leverage close-knit relationships with producers such as Tommerup's Dairy Farm and Neighbourhood Farm to power a menu that constantly evolves depending on what's in season. 'But then there will be a few more comfortable, accessible dishes that will stay on a little bit longer,' McShane says. 'It might be coral trout with new potatoes and a meuniere sauce, or something like a steak frites. 'It's great to have those vibrant, interesting dishes [typical of Clarence], but there will just be a few more things – objectively good dishes that everyone's going to want to eat every day of the week.' Drinks will continue to be anchored by a tight all-Australian wine list that favours 'funky, smashable' drops. 'There's that population density here that means we can be that great neighbourhood restaurant,' McShane says. 'We can be part of your evening before the theatre, or after. We don't have that versatility where we are at the moment. So it's about adjusting what we're doing to suit that.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kuhnemann bowls Glam to three-day win over Middlesex
Rothesay County Championship Division Two, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (day three) Glamorgan 383: Northeast 122, Carlson 109; Higgins 5-59, Roland-Jones 4-95 & 8-0 Middlesex 155: Holden 42; Gorvin 4-39 & 235 (following on): Robson 66, Roland-Jones 57; Kuhnemann 6-53 Glamorgan (22 pts) beat Middlesex (2 pts) by 10 wickets Match scorecard Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann bowled Glamorgan to a three-day win over Middlesex by 10 wickets. Kuhnemann, in a one-off appearance, took six for 53 as Middlesex were dismissed for 235 after following on. Rapid knocks of 66 from Sam Robson and 57 from Toby Roland-Jones only served to avoid the innings defeat, with Glamorgan needing only eight to win. Glamorgan claimed three Championship wins in a row for the first time since 2015, and it was the first time they have ever won three consecutive games with a day to spare. The home side owed much to the first innings stand of 228 between centurions Sam Northeast and Kiran Carlson, with Middlesex unable to find similar application in their second successive defeat. Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport The Glamorgan flag was flying at half-mast in memory of former Glamorgan groundsman Len Smith as Middlesex followed on 228 runs behind. The visitors surprised everyone with Robson and Max Holden racing along at a run a ball for the first hour in an opening stand of 98. Robson hit seamers James Harris and Andy Gorvin out of the attack with a series of ferocious drives, as they were unable to find the lengths that served them so well the previous day with the former England man racing to a 40-ball 50. It looked like the T20 Blast had come early, but as Glamorgan switched their attack round, it was left-arm spinner Kuhnemann who made the breakthrough as Holden was well taken at short leg by Asa Tribe for 35. Robson had blasted 13 fours when he was trapped lbw by Kuhnemann, who then bowled Leus du Plooy, and with Luke Hollman edging Timm van der Gugten to slip Middlesex had lost four wickets for 17. Glamorgan kept chipping away after lunch with Ben Geddes trying to get after Kuhnemann but being well taken by Zain ul Hassan back-pedalling at mid-off for 12. Harris's second spell was a considerable improvement as he got rid of Ryan Higgins for 19 and Zafar Gohar, brilliantly caught by a leaping Chris Cooke. Kuhnemann completed his five-for as Jack Davies (12) swung to mid-wicket before Roland-Jones launched a magnificent counter-attack, smashing three successive sixes into the grandstand off Gorvin, and speeding to 50 off just 33 balls. The scores were level when Roland-Jones swung Gorvin to a diving Harris at deep square leg, and fittingly Kuhnemann had the final word when Dane Paterson was taken by Gorvin at mid-on. Glamorgan knocked off the eight needed in 14 balls as Middlesex ran round to salvage a potential points deduction for their over-rate. Middlesex now start their T20 Blast campaign against Sussex at Lord's on Thursday 29 June, while Glamorgan's opener sees them travel to face Middlesex at Northwood on Sunday, 1 June.
Khaleej Times
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Teen sensation Konstas, Kuhnemann earn Australia contracts
Teenage batting prodigy Sam Konstas has been added to Australia's list of contracted players in a huge vote of confidence for the two-Test opener. The 19-year-old was named among 23 contracted players on Tuesday, three months on from making a memorable 60 in his international debut in the Melbourne Test against India. Konstas was one of three players to earn their first national contracts, joining spinner Matt Kuhnemann and all-rounder Beau Webster. White-ball all-rounders Sean Abbott and Aaron Hardie, and seven-Test spinner Todd Murphy made way for the new trio. "In Sam we see promising upside in a young player who will continue to develop at first class level and in the international environment," selector George Bailey said in a statement. Kuhnemann's contract is another boost for the left-arm spinner who was recently cleared of having a suspect bowling action following his prolific tour of Sri Lanka. Kuhnemann was reported for his bowling action after he was Player of the Series with 16 wickets in Sri Lanka. Tasmania all-rounder Webster has had a strong entry into Test cricket since his Sydney debut against India, scoring 150 runs at an average of 50.00 from his three matches along with three wickets with his medium pace. "Matt was outstanding once again in Sri Lanka and we believe he can play a key role across the next 18 months," said Bailey. "In Beau's case he proved more than comfortable at Test level with bat and ball, adds an additional dimension in the field and to the balance of the side." With 20 out of 23 players retaining their contracts, selectors have opted for continuity over change for an ageing Australian squad. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh may feel fortunate to be included after the 33-year-old was dropped during the Test series against India after a dreadful run of scores. Pace bowler Jhye Richardson was retained despite nearly three years passing since his last international match. Fringe pace bowlers Lance Morris and Xavier Bartlett also kept their contracts after barely featuring for Australia in the 2024/25 season.
Fox Sports
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Kuhnemann gets a Cricket Australia upgrade after his bowling action is cleared
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Matt Kuhnemann's rollercoaster ride of taking 16 wickets in the Sri Lanka test series before being reported for a suspect bowling action has taken another turn after he was included Tuesday on Cricket Australia's top list of contracted players for 2025-26. Kuhnemann was voted player of the series as Australia swept both matches in Sri Lanka in February. The left-arm spinner has played five test matches and taken 25 wickets, including two five-wicket innings. He was forced to undergo testing for a suspect bowling action following the Sri Lanka tour, and was was cleared following an ICC investigation. Kuhnemann "was outstanding once again in Sri Lanka and we believe he can play a key role across the next 18 months,' chairman of selectors George Bailey said in a statement unveiling the contract list. Teenager Sam Konstas was also rewarded with his first Cricket Australia top-tier contract following his Boxing Day test debut against India. The 19-year-old Konstas brazenly scored 60 runs off 65 balls to set up Australia's victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground en route to a 3-1 series win. 'With Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh returning there will be welcome and healthy competition for places for the World Test Championship and West Indies tours," Bailey said. "In Sam we see promising upside in a young player who will continue to develop at first-class level and in the international environment.' West Indies will host Australia in three tests and five Twenty20s in June and July. Australia will travel to the Caribbean immediately after the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's starting June 11. —- Australia's contract list for 2025-26: Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster, Adam Zampa. ___ AP cricket:
