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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…
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Kam McManamey at Rock Sugar
Kam McManamey has become something of an expert chilli wrangler. He can do things with Thai flavours that are rarely seen outside Thailand and he does it with style. Having previously strutted his stuff at Botherambo and BangPop, his focus at the relatively new Rock Sugar in South Yarra is on the street food of Isaan…
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Thi Le at Anchovy
Thi Le is my favourite chef. Her way with flavour is astounding. Eating at her restaurant, Anchovy, is like embarking on a voyage of discovery where every dish that arrives on your table is your new favourite. Thi is also co-founder of The Dinner Project, an Australian not-for-profit venture, raising money for charities through dinners created by…
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Michael Slade at The Northern Git
Michael Slade loves being a chef. After chatting about his culinary journey, he cooked up a feast for me and the photographer, Juan. “How will you have an understanding of who I am and what my food is about, if you don’t taste it?” he asked. How long have you been cooking? Jeez. I was…