A cafe that was once bustling in the Dandenong Ranges will be brought back to life and offer a new experience for locals and entice new visitors to the area.
Steve Dimopoulos (pictured), Minister for Environment, announced that Alchemy Distillers Pty Ltd will transform the former Olinda Golf Course Clubhouse and Cafe into a vibrant new venue across the stunning views of the Yarra Valley.
\u201cThe new operators are passionate locals with extensive experience in the hospitality world,\u201d said a \u00a0Government representative.
\u201cThey will transform the space into an indoor and outdoor dining venue where visitors can enjoy locally sourced food and drinks. It will also be a space for community to host events, functions and workshops.
\u201cWhile the building will undergo renovations before opening, a mobile coffee shop will be available for visitors, allowing them to continue enjoying their day.
\u201cThis new food and beverage offering at the precinct follows extensive community consultation on the 2017 Olinda Precinct Plan which suggested restoring dining to the popular venue, which closed in 2012.
\u201cThe Allan Labor Government has invested $11.07 million to deliver initiatives in the Olinda Precinct Plan, which includes a new sporting oval, nature-based playspace and netball and cricket facilities for the community to enjoy. Improvements to the site\u2019s carparking and drainage are also in planning.
\u201cIn the neighbouring Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the $6.4 million re-creation of Phillip Johnson\u2019s award-winning Chelsea Australian Garden was opened in 2023, providing another major tourism drawcard for the region.
\u201cThis park is destined to become the heart of this local community \u2013 bringing people together to enjoy the great outdoors as well as great local food and wine in this new destination,\u201d Mr Dimopoulosd said.
\u201cThis is an exciting new dining experience by Alchemy Distillers Pty Ltd, which will attract visitors from far and wide to this iconic venue in the Dandenongs,\u201d said Monbulk MLA Daniela De Martino.
Jannick Zester of Alchemy Distillers Pty Ltd, said: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be reimagining this significant space, creating a vibrant new caf\u00e9 that celebrates local produce and the beauty of the Yarra Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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