Campus diners aren't what they used to be — at least not if Residence at the Potter has anything to say about it. Located at The University of Melbourne's Potter Museum, Residence is a flexible, ever-evolving hospitality space designed to welcome everyone from students and faculty during the day to in-the-know foodies looking for a late supper. By day, the airy 60-seat space trades as a relaxed, sun-washed cafe serving up coffee and daily-baked treats — come nightfall, it transforms into a quietly elegant full-service restaurant. You can expect a strong focus on local and seasonal produce, thoughtful cooking, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere whenever you go. [caption id="attachment_1009817" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Hayden Dib[/caption] Residence's after-dark offer operates on a rotating chef-in-residence model, whereby a different head chef will be appointed every 12 months to oversee a new concept. The inaugural iteration is Cherrywood, helmed by Robbie Noble (ex-Vue de Monde), whose seasonally rotating menu is an ode to the nostalgic flavours he grew up with in the north of England, confidently delivered with refined technique and locally sourced produce. Behind it all is a dream team of Melbourne hospo heavyweights. Co-founders Nathen Doyle and Cameron Earl's (pictured below) collective CV includes stints at Heartattack and Vine, Sunhands, Carlton Wine Room, Embla and ST. ALi. They've enlisted a cadre of collaborators to help bring Residence to life, including Harrison Maw (ex-Embla) for wine list advisory, Jasper Avent (ex-Embla, Town Mouse, Daylesford's Lake House) as Executive Chef and award-winning Collingwood-based collective Studio Co & Co for the venue's design. Campus cafeterias truly never looked (or tasted) this good. [caption id="attachment_1009815" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Hayden Dib[/caption]
