In this special on-location episode of A Date With Design, we step out of the studio and into the world of Brisbane’s evolving hospitality scene, joined by celebrated restaurateur Simon Gloftis.
Together we explore how truly memorable dining experiences are created — not just through food, but through atmosphere, architecture, and the quiet rituals that surround a meal.
Through the stories behind Sushi Room and SK Steak, Simon shares how design, mood and materiality shape the character of a restaurant. From the cinematic intimacy of Sushi Room’s omakase theatre to the bold, celebratory energy of SK Steak, this episode looks at how great venues become destinations in their own right.
A must-listen for aspiring restaurateurs, hospitality leaders and designers wanting insight into how great venues are conceived, designed and brought to life.
We cover:
00:00 – Introductions
01:37 – The Icebreaker - Simon Gloftis
12:54 – The Entrée – Sushi Room
35:18 – The Main Course – SK Steak & Oyster
44:07 – The Spark – Tamara Ralph
47:55 – The Sweet Bite - Lo and Co. Maximus Collection
Cocktail of the Week - Sushi Room Martini
Special Guest
Simon Gloftis @simongloftis
St Albans https://www.st-albans.com.au/
Venues
Sushi Room
https://www.instagram.com/sushi___room
Sk Steak & Oyster
https://www.instagram.com/sk.steakandoyster
Hellenika
https://www.instagram.com/hellenika
The Calile Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/thecalilehotel
Designed by Richards and Spence
https://www.instagram.com/richardsandspence
https://www.richardsandspence.com/
Design Muse of the Week
Tamara Ralph
https://www.instagram.com/tamararalph
https://tamararalph.com/
Sweet Bite of the Week
Lo and Co. Maximus Collection
https://www.instagram.com/loandcointeriors
https://loandcointeriors.com.au/collections/maximus
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