Deck of Secrets

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21 Liverpool St

Melbourne Vic 3000

9650 4488

The Cullen hotel, named after artist Adam Cullen is the first of the Art Series Hotel Group to open.

Check out the press release for more information:

Offering the very best in accommodation and guest services, The Cullen management have engaged former Hawthorn football stars Shane Crawford and Ben Dixon to offer guests personal training services through their business Corporate Release. A state-of-the-art gymnasium on the rooftop of The Cullen will offer guests the best views in the city during a workout, with Shane and Ben offering to run training sessions both in the gym and in surrounding parks.

Having worked with controversial artist Adam Cullen, in-house curator Jane O’Neill will be offering guests a comprehensive insight into the arts across The Cullen and the other Art Series Hotels. The specially-created curator position has been designed to offer guests a chance to immerse themselves in the works of each artist with tours of the hotels and Melbourne’s art galleries. Art aficionados will relish the opportunity to get expert advice about up-and-coming artists in Melbourne, visit cutting-edge galleries and be kept abreast of the top exhibitions each week.

The team behind The Cullen have also recently purchased a small fleet of Smart Cars and push bikes which will feature Adam Cullen’s works. The eye-catching transport will capture the attention of Prahran residents with their bright colours and are available for hire to take in the sights and sounds of Melbourne.

As part of a commitment to the Melbourne arts and cultural scene, The Cullen Hotel is the official hotel partner for next year’s Midsumma and the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF). Held in January and March respectively, Midsumma is an annual festival celebrating queer arts and culture at over 60 different locations. The MQFF is also a strong arts-focused event celebrating its 20th year in 2010 showcasing more than 150 local and international films.

The Cullen Hotel will offer its guests a 5 star experience with the best services, facilities and connection to the wider Melbourne arts and culture community. The Art Series Hotel concept is the brainchild of Melbourne dynamo Will Deague, with The Cullen Hotel the first in a number of art hotels set to open in Melbourne over the next 18 months. Following The Cullen, The Olsen will open in March 2010 named for Australia’s greatest living painter John Olsen.

"Sally's mission is to share her knowledge and love of cooking. The menu is a combination of different cuisines and Sally's experiences of cooking for family and friends. Its all about good, wholesome, and healthy food and drink."

I reckon Sally achieves this goal. The Deck of Secrets team enjoyed a fabulous lunch here with superb service. The smart but cosy fit-out is a refreshing alternative in a takeaway and sandwich corner of town. Friday nights they stay open for wine, cocktails and nibbles until 1930.

Shop 1

295 Exhibition St

Melbourne, 3000

03 9650 9222

"A smile and a wink upon arrival as you are guided to your favourite table whilst serving up your favourite tipple and nibble, is the art of hospitality."

Mr Delicious (24 Moons)

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.....

Once in a Blue moon is a rare and sacred occasion held Fridays, where heading to 24 moons will see you offered a choice of fine Ale, Pilsner or a Louis Pedrier Rose along with freshly shucked oysters with those ever tantalising Pommes Frites for all of $18 - who could resist!

"New Guernica is for anybody who would like to experience a slightly obscure and left of centre Melbourne nightlife. The surreal decor and creative design screams different to any other venue in Melbourne. New Guernica consists of indoor gazebo booth areas, a cubby/tree house which leads into a separate back room and another music/lounge area kitted out as a 60's kitchen. Opennightly as a bar and getting clubbier on Friday and Saturday nights with international artists on 2 to 3 times a month."

Melbourne new Underground Cinema commenced this month at a secret location (1000 Pound Bend) and screened the fantastic Parkour documentary, Generation Yamakasi. In addition to the free bubbles and random DVD prizes there were live Parkour demonstrations. Sign up now and buy tickets for their next screening rumoured to be Halloween themed.

Check out pictures from the launch night here http://www.flickr.com/photos/underground_cinema