MFWF Legends

In 2024, regional dining landmark Lake House Daylesford celebrates its 40th birthday. We spoke with co-owner and culinary director Alla Wolf-Tasker AM on the eve of the restaurant’s ruby anniversary.

Duré Dara knows how to talk. In fact, it’s not a stretch to say she’s probably one of the greatest storytellers you’ll ever meet.

Con Christopoulos has played a big part in giving Victorian hospitality a flavour all its own.

With more than three decades in the trade, Maurice Terzini has helmed over 20 hospitality businesses across Sydney and Melbourne.

Fleur Studd is one of the most influential names in Melbourne’s coffee industry.

Eating out and cooking in with the celebrated author, food historian and teacher.

Rinaldo ‘Ronnie’ Di Stasio is a restaurateur and vigneron with over 40 years of frontline hospitality experience and over 30 of those spent running one of Melbourne’s most praised restaurants.

Few writers can say they’ve been rehired because of reader backlash.