Colonial Leisure Group

Colonial Leisure Group

The Botanical is fine dining restaurant in Melbourne. And it also known for Cheong Liew signature dishes.It also offers function room services.


While the 'father of fusion' (as Liew has been widely described) will start to wind back, he'll continue to be involved with the Colonial Leisure Group family collaborating on a number of projects and continuing to mentor staff.

He will be involved in the group's newest venture, the highly anticipated Print Hall in Perth, a multi-storey collection of restaurants, bars and eating destinations. Liew will be collaborating with the executive team (soon to be announced), on the menu for The Apple Daily Bar & Eating House, a contemporary Asian-inspired eating-house, located on the first level. He'll also be assisting Arie Prabowo, Head Chef on Orpheus Island Great Barrier Reef, another of his star pupils who runs the kitchen on the holiday island, also part of the group."

I have a great history with the team and I'm happy to be continuing this relationship and working with David in Perth and Arie on Orpheus Island," says Liew Brabin's new role is effective immediately, with the new menu available now.

The Botanical Dining Room is open seven days 12-3pm, Monday-Saturday 6-11pm. ...read more