InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

Double Bay is named for the sandy shoreline interrupted by a miniature point. It refers to the two geographical formations between Point Piper and Darling Point, which are interrupted by a miniature point in between. The eastern part is also known as Blackburn Cove. The locality was originally called Keltie Cove after the master of HMS Sirius. The present name came into use around 1821 when Governor. Lachlan Macquarie earmarked the bay as a site for a future Botanical Gardens. The gardens were planned and marked out before Macquarie left Sydney, but his successor, Major-General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, never finished the project. In the early years of the colony, Double Bay was used as shelter for fishermen who would regularly fish around the harbour.

Julien Pouteau embarked on his culinary career back home in France where he worked for a number of hotels and Michelin star restaurants. Julien then decided to continue his career overseas where he had the opportunity to work for many prestigious hotels and establishments including Leading Hotels of the World and Relaiset Chateaux. During his travels overseas Julien found his way to Australia where he joined IHG and InterContinental Sydney in the position of Executive Sous Chef in August 2010. During his time at InterContinental Sydney, Julien has been a key driver for innovation of food production and presentation to achieve better market recognition for the hotel and particularly Cafe Opera. In the role of Executive Sous Chef, Julien has also played an integral part in building an energetic culinary team representing a high performance culture in an ever changing environment. Julien recently featured on SBS Food Safari with Luke Nguyen. You can watch the clip here: http://www.sbs.com.au/food/luke-nguyens-france/recipes/hervey-bay-scallops-artichoke-chips-perigord-truffle-and-chicken-jus

Rooftop pool & lounge The roof top pool & lounge provides an outdoor setting and is available as an event space within the hotel. Hotel guests and local patrons will arrive on level six and follow a leafy lined walk way to sculptural rock face walls before arriving at the infinity pool overlooking Double Bay and beyond. The sun rises over the cabanas on the east side and sets over the bar in the west. The private cabanas, outdoor seating and pool side lounges enable the space to operate with different types of service. Guest rooms the interior design for the typical rooms references the design of the public areas to ensure continuity of design and detail. Lighter more contemporary furniture will be set against framed elements making reference to the symmetry of the architecture. The design evokes a casual elegance and sophistication that is reflected across all interior spaces within the hotel. Architects: Bates Smart, Surry Hills.

Sunday, 2 November 2014 will be the biggest Double Bay festival yet. A huge celebration of the fabulously cosmopolitan community of Double Bay, combining every culture that makes up this great Aussie land we all call home. Sample the very best in gourmet cuisine including coffee, wine, organic produce and boutique gelato all while soaking up the village ambience.