B.East
Address80 Lygon St, Brunswick East
Melbourne
Australia
Opened2012
Website
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

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

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

References

  1. ↑ Rousseau, Nina (2012-08-13). "B.East". The Age. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. 1 2 "Flipping out: Burger joint wants its yak back". amp.theage.com.au. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  3. ↑ "B.East". Good Food. 2012-08-14. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  4. ↑ "The B.East". Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  5. ↑ "The B.East". Good Food. 2013-03-16. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Lucas, Clay (2020-05-17). "Ease in restrictions will bring little relief to many small bar owners". The Age. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  8. ↑ "B.East | two munch". www.twomunch.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  9. ↑ "The B.East". Broadsheet. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  10. ↑ Streader, Kate (2020-02-13). "Brunswick East burger lords The B.East are setting up shop in Fitzroy". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
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