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Barrio Chino in Sydney designed by Mandy Edge. I got really excited to see that one of my favorite spots in NY had expanded to Australia. It did not even occur to me that it could be a complete rip off of one of New York City’s dining institutions, just seemed like a no brainer.
The lower east side is full of Aussie’s who frequent Barrio Chino and I figured a nice little partnership has worked out from all those meals. It turns out that someone had the nerve to not only take he concept but also appropriate the name.
Barrio Chino in Potts Point designed by Mandy Edge, completed in a quick time frame and on a modest budget but with a lot of passion and heart. Mandy chose to steer clear of the more obvious visual references, and crafted an interior which references the raw, robust and gritty Mexican aesthetic subtly and effectively. Nice work lady! Another proof that budget should NEVER stand in the way of a successful interior.
Source : Yellowtrace.com.au
