B.East
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| Address | 80 Lygon St, Brunswick East Melbourne Australia |
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| Opened | 2012 |
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| https://www.theb-east.com/ | |
B.East is a hamburger chain in Melbourne, Australia.[1][2][3][4] In addition to food service, it is known for operating as a live venue for music and comedy.
Description
[edit]The chain has been described as 'part pub', 'part diner', with a grungy atmosphere. Most nights have live music.[5] It is also known in Melbourne for its regular hosting of an annual chilli-eating competition.[6]
History
[edit]The chain is owned by Maz Salt, a publican also known for his role in establishing the music venues Section 8, and Ferdydurke.[7]
It has three locations. The original Brunswick East location opened in 2012 on Lygon St.[8][9] Another CBD location opened on Little Bourke street some years later, and a Fitzroy location opened in 2020.[10]
Prior to operating as a burger restaurant, the location housed a Turkish restaurant also owned by Salt.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Rousseau, Nina (2012-08-13). "B.East". The Age. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ a b "Flipping out: Burger joint wants its yak back". amp.theage.com.au. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "B.East". Good Food. 2012-08-14. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "The B.East". Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "The B.East". Good Food. 2013-03-16. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Juanola, Marta Pascual (2023-04-29). "'Like lava dripping down your face': Turning up the heat in chilli eating champs". The Age. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Lucas, Clay (2020-05-17). "Ease in restrictions will bring little relief to many small bar owners". The Age. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "B.East | two munch". www.twomunch.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "The B.East". Broadsheet. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Streader, Kate (2020-02-13). "Brunswick East burger lords The B.East are setting up shop in Fitzroy". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.