Joe Taylor, a wine bar in North Melbourne, is reopening with a new focus that combines cocktails with Thai snacks. Multiple outlets report that the venue is changing from the previous concept associated with the name “Joe Taylor” to a refreshed offering described as “Thai time.” Coverage says the update is led by a couple connected to Airport West cafe Bola Bake, who are bringing their food concept to the bar. The reporting across sources presents the shift as a new lease on life for the venue, emphasizing that patrons are expected to come for drinks and stay for the Thai-style menu items. While the outlets use similar language about the bar’s direction—highlighting Thai food and cocktails—they do not provide extensive detail beyond the ownership/leadership link and the general nature of the revamped offering. Overall, the articles agree the reopening marks a change in the bar’s identity, driven by the Bola Bake couple, with Thai snacks positioned as a central draw alongside cocktails.