Coming Soon: London's Studio Paskin and Chef Mitch Orr Are Teaming Up on the Restaurants and Bars at 25hours Hotel The Olympia
Combining a wealth of local and international knowledge, this boutique hotel's dining experience is in good hands.
Set to open in the coming months, ultra-chic 25hours Hotels will make its Australian debut with the arrival of The Olympia in Paddington. As the opening date gets closer, the team has announced that London-based creative hospitality group Studio Paskin will also make its Australian debut, working alongside celebrated local chef Mitch Orr as Culinary Director.
Studio Paskin's sibling founders, Zoë and Layo Paskin, will bring their immersive blend of storytelling and cultural richness to the gastronomic offering. The group's reputation for working with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients from small artisans and growers dovetails perfectly with Orr's experience, with his local insight and trusted relationships set to prove a harmonious pairing.
As for The Olympia, the hotel will feature four venues, with three presented as a fresh iteration of Studio Paskin's existing London hotspots. The main restaurant, The Palomar, will draw on multifaceted influences, from Southern Europe to North Africa and the Levant, with cuisine produced on a woodfired grill in an open kitchen. Next, The Mulwray is an intimate wine and cocktail bar, named after the character of Evelyn Mulwray from the 1974 classic film, Chinatown. Mysteriously elegant, this film noir inspiration sets the scene.
There's also Jacob the Angel, an all-day coffee house and bakery, shaped by the ever-evolving landscape of independent coffee shops. Primed for a top-notch brew with the treats to match, Baker Bleu bread will adorn the shelves. Finally, the stylish rooftop bar Monica is inspired by the sun-drenched nostalgia of West Hollywood. Conceived by creative F&B studio Carte Blanched, expect panoramic views of the city and an easygoing vibe.
Launching Studio Paskin in 1995, Zoë and Layo's journey into the world of hospitality began with the opening of The End — a highly influential London nightclub that ran until 2009. With Layo touring the globe as one half of the DJ duo Layo & Bushwacka!, he's more than familiar with Sydney's nightlife venues, including the site of The Olympia, which was formerly the Grand Pacific Blue Room nightclub.
The pair's creative collaboration with Mitch Orr is set to be an exciting one, as the so-called Prince of Pasta will bring plenty of inventiveness to the kitchen. Learning his trade at some of Sydney's highest profile restaurants, including Pilu at Freshwater, Sepia, and his own venture ACME, he's perhaps best known as the former Head Chef of Kiln, the Ace Hotel's acclaimed flame-forward rooftop restaurant.
25hours Hotel The Olympia is expected to open in mid-2025 at 1-11 Oxford Street, Paddington. Head to the website for more information.
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