CLIENT Jason McLaren Jones
PROJECT Hospitality
DATE November 2021
LOCATION Prahran
Entrecôte
Entrecôte’s new locale in Greville Street, a romantic port of call for the suburb of Prahran. A much larger premises than its predecessor in South Yarra, Entrecôte is a modern realisation of an old-world style of French dining. A timber shopfront, with the classic red-neon-lit Entrecôte sign, gives entrée to a mosaic floor, wainscot panelling and a barrel arch walkway, all gesturing towards intimate pockets of dining.
Ascending a small flight of stairs, the space evolves into a more formal dining area. Deep gold becomes royal blue, and soon you are swimming in a sea of bold colours and textures. To the right side of the room is a Belle-Epoque inspired bar, fitted with amber-stained glass screens that elegantly conceal the liquor and wine collection. The seating area is to the room’s left, which features sumptuous, velvet-lined banquettes, antique oak panelling, and hand-painted linen tablecloths. Dividing the two is a central waiters station, which stands beneath a grand vaulted ceiling. The entire area is lit by an eclectic mix of custom lamps and chandeliers, conjuring a sense of old-world grandeur.
