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CACHE Store of Food has undergone a complete interior re-fit since being damaged by fire in January.
Known as the “Old Johnny Mac” after its former life as a pub, the building proved sturdy.
“There is a completely new roof, including trusses, but there was no other structural damage,” owner Anthony Chambeyron said.
“It is a new fit out, completely different and reconfigured. We’ve made a lot of interior changes and to the aesthetics.
“It’s exciting for people to see what we’ve done. People who did see it before will say ‘that’s different’.”
As well as the new configuration, the old pub accommodation upstairs has been reborn as 10 contemporary motel units.
The former function centre has also taken on a new role and will re-open as Charlie’s Chocolatier and Patisserie.
Cache Store of Food has brand new furnishings throughout and a couple of individual, intimate spaces have been created by installing innovative screening.
Furnishings blend plush, comfortable and functional seating with a rustic industrial feel. Anthony puts all that down to wife and group head chef, Renee.
“She’s very ad hoc, she’ll just find something she likes,” Anthony said. “Quite often we go to Melbourne and we do a lot of research, find out what’s hot. But some of this furniture we bought three months ago and we just pulled it out and wondered how it would work.”
As well as a double-sided gas fireplace, there is a mural along one wall, created by artist Catherine Stewart and featuring a natural vibe.
Cache Store of Food can seat 140 people internally, plus 90 in the courtyard. The courtyard includes the reconstructed Kids Club, which has been expanded.
Along Baylis Street, the exterior has been kept streamlined. Each section of the business will be differentiated by separate outdoor seating spaces.