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Prendiville Group has unveiled Lido, a fully renovated, open-air poolside dining hub at the Leea hotel in Darwin that will officially open next month.<\/strong><\/p>\n The opening of Lido on October 12 marks the completion of the first stage of The Leea\u2019s 18-month transformation of the former Travelodge at 64 Cavenagh Street.<\/p>\n The venue consists of three areas: The Garden, Poolside Deck and Indoor Caff\u00e8, with attention to detail at every point to create an inward-facing oasis in the heart of Darwin\u2019s central business district.<\/p>\n On The Lido Deck, guests can sip Limoncello and Negroni amongst palm-filled gardens with views of the pools, and enjoy fresh, seasonal dishes crafted from locally sourced produce.<\/p>\n At Lido\u2019s helm is executive chef Samantha Bennett, an award-winning chef and Darwin local who brings an innate knowledge of the Territory\u2019s produce to her craft. Prendiville Group director of food Russell Blaikie oversaw Lido\u2019s menu.<\/p>\n Design agency Collectivus led the redesign of the 168-room hotel. The agency\u00a0drew on the Top End\u2019s natural beauty to create a contemporary aesthetic of natural light, layered earthy tones, warm neutrals and natural greens.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the travel market shifts and Darwin welcomes a growing wave of corporate and leisure travellers, Lido offers a sophisticated and breezy space where wellness doesn\u2019t need to take a back seat on a business trip, and guests can settle into that laid-back Territory pace,\u201d Prendiville Group Regional CEO Garrett Prendiville said.<\/p>\n