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One year on with Clover’s Charley Snadden-Wilson

It’s barely been open a year, but Clover is one of Melbourne’s most universally loved wine bars.

drian Richardson, standing centre, with the La Luna team (credit: Arianna Leggiero)

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The full moon: Adrian Richardson on 25 years of La Luna Bistro

Reflecting on pork, the universe and everything as the Carlton North favourite hits the quarter-century mark.

Gourmet Traveller Chef of the Year, Hugh Allen

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Hugh Allen has been named Australia’s chef of the year

A Filipino bolter, a fire-driven suburban darling, a regional tour de force and the enfant terrible of the 55th floor.

Serai's kare kare hasbrowns (image: Jana Langhorst).

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Victoria shines in the 2024 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards nominations

Nori-butter pappardelle and justice for the McScallop – this year’s nominees are as diverse as they are delicious.

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One year on with Stefanino Panino’s Stef Condello

Melbourne wasn’t short on sandwiches when Stef Condello decided to go all in on his dream in 2022, but it was short of fresh panini driven by premium smallgoods and judicious restraint.

Restaurants

One year on with Jeow’s Thi Le

Thi Le is one of the most dynamic chefs of her generation.

People

One year on with Holy Sugar’s Audrey Allard

Celebrating a year of trading with Northcote baking wunderkind and 30 Under 30 alumnus, Audrey Allard.

One Year on with Jung Eun Chae of famed Chae in Cockatoo

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One year on with Chae’s Jung Eun Chae

Nabbing a spot at Jung Eun Chae’s Brunswick apartment restaurant was once one of the greatest challenges in Australian dining.

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Hostplus Hospitality Scholarship

The 2023 Hostplus Hospitality Scholarship winner has been crowned

"Stefanie is a dedicated hospitality professional who understands people are at the core of our industry," says Scholarship judge, Jeremy Courmadias. Read more

Five minutes with a Legend

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Five minutes with a Trailblazer: Fleur Studd

Ronnie Di Stasio, Legendary Melbourne restaurateur

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Five Minutes with a Legend: Rinaldo Di Stasio

People

Five Minutes with a Legend: Con Christopoulos

Dure Dara, a Melbourne hospitality Legend

People

Five Minutes with a Legend: Dure Dara

People

Five Minutes with a Legend: Maurice Terzini

Richard Cornish - Food writer and friend of MFWF

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Five minutes with a Legend: Richard Cornish

MFWF Legends Awards 2023

Honouring outstanding contributions to Melbourne's hospitality scene for 2023 including the Hostplus Trailblazer award awarded to Thi Le of Jeow restaurant. Read more

What does it take to stay at the top of your game in hospitality? Melbourne Food & Wine Festival and Hostplus asked leaders in the industry how they continue to perform, innovate and grow, year after year.

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Resources and latest news for Victorian hospitality

Featured articles

One year on with Clover’s Charley Snadden-Wilson

One year on with Clover’s Charley Snadden-Wilson

The full moon: Adrian Richardson on 25 years of La Luna Bistro

The full moon: Adrian Richardson on 25 years of La Luna Bistro

Hugh Allen has been named Australia’s chef of the year

Hugh Allen has been named Australia’s chef of the year

Victoria shines in the 2024 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards nominations

Victoria shines in the 2024 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards nominations

One year on with Stefanino Panino’s Stef Condello