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Rotem Papo at L’Htel Gitan
With a background working at one of the top European restaurant in Israel, Rotem Papo started at L'Htel Gitan as senior chef de partie before becoming sous chef. He stepped up into the Head Chef role in November and hasnt looked back. What excites him the most is his Specials board and when you see…
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Tom Brockbank at The George on Collins
Tom Brockbank has a passion for producing quality ethically conscious dishes, revelling in local and seasonal produce and ensuring minimal food wastage. Tom has worked in London at Pollen Street Social and here, at No. 8 and Estelle. He is now running the beautifully renovated George on Collins and he will have you at the…
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Peter Gunn at Ides
After 18 months of running a once a month residency at Persillade in East Melbourne, as well as several other pop up dining experiences, expat New Zealand chef, Peter Gunn has a place of his own on Smith Street. Ides is all about flavour; and lots of it. Peter has a no rules, no holds…
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Shaun Quade at Lûmé
Walking into Lûmé, I was immediately struck by the atmosphere of calm efficiency. It's the afternoon and the team are preparing for service; quietly going about their tasks. I'm welcomed warmly, the decor is cosy; it's as though I have walked into someone's house. This is a well-oiled machine, but a personable one, one that…
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ArChan Chan at Ricky & Pinky
ArChan Chan has worked in Andrew McConnell’s restaurants for six years, previously at Supernormal and Golden Fields. Originally from Hong Kong, ArChan loves eating and cooking, but equally finds listening to others an important aspect of being a chef. ArChan is the epitome of hospitality with her holistic approach and care for those around her,…
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Tomoya Kawasaki at Bosozoku
Bosozoku is the latest pearl in a string of cool Japanese restaurants devised by chef Tomoya Kawasaki. Home to Secret Sake warming stations, karaoke & nintendo rooms, pool tables, motorcycle chandeliers, outdoor fire pits, Hitachi train seats and a figurative Onsen at the base of Mt Fuji (a dry ice spa that you can kick back in…
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Ian Curley at The European Group
I’m sitting in the Cheese Cave down the spiral staircase below Spring Street Grocer chatting to Ian Curley, the man behind some of Melbourne’s most well-loved restaurants and bars (The European, City Wine Shop, French Saloon, Kirk’s Wine Bar, Melbourne Supper Club, Siglo, Spring Street Grocer). Sometimes conversations can start pretty awkwardly but this was…
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Shannon Martinez at Smith and Daughters
Talking to Shannon Martinez is like being caught up in an incredibly exciting ride on a very colourful journey. So infectious is her zeal for life and her love of sharing good food with everyone, that, having spent time with her and had a peep into her world, I couldn’t help feeling as though I…
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Daniel Wilson at Huxtaburger
Another Kiwi making his mark on the Melbourne food scene, Daniel Wilson earned his stripes in the States and then reached for the stars in Melbourne. He was rewarded early on, jointly winning The Age 2003 Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year and then continued his trajectory gaining hats at now closed Huxtable,…
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Philippa Sibley at Syracuse
Melbourne loves Philippa Sibley. We follow her every move closely to see where next she will craft her delicious food. Having worked in Michelin starred restaurants in London and France, Philippa very happily calls Melbourne home and has carved her own 'yummy' niche here. Did you always know you wanted to be a chef or was…