JAVIER CODINA AT MODA RESTAURANT

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JAVIER CODINA AT MODA RESTAURANT

Since opening his classic Edward Street restaurant in 1999, Javier Codina, Chef de Cuisine was quick to establish a reputation for cuisine which is distinctive and highly awarded. His menus are created using the best local produce and by blending influences from France, Italy, and his native Barcelona.

Combining a diverse array of flavours with delightful imagination, he produces a harmonious blend of classical and new cuisine, which has brought high praise from critics and patrons.

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SIMON PALMER AT ECCO BISTRO

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SIMON PALMER AT ECCO BISTRO

Simon started his career in Newcastle and then went onto to work in the likes of Bacca's, Urbane and Gerards. He now runs the highly respected Ecco Bistro in Brisbane. Simon focuses on bistro dining with a modern twist allowing the produce to sing and dance on the plate.

Ecco Bistro, owned by the legendary Philip Johnson brought his food and passion to the Australian restaurant scene many years ago gaining him an enormous amount of respect and had seen many young chefs flourish in his kitchen.

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ANTHONY HALES AT THOMSON RESERVE RESTAURANT

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ANTHONY HALES AT THOMSON RESERVE RESTAURANT

At 26 Anthony was awarded his first chef hat from Brisbane Good Food Guide while running the kitchen of "Deer Duck Bistro". He has since gone on to be awarded 1 AGFG Chef Hat and secured "Deer Duck Bistro's" position on the financial review top 500 Australian restaurants list in 2016.

In early 2017 Anthony took on the new challenge of running "The Thomson Reserve". A small, sophisticated restaurant at the base of "The New Inchcolm Hotel."

Most recently Anthony was also a state finalist in the "Electrolux Australian Young Chef Award". A real testament to his hard work, dedication and professionalism to the industry.

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BEN WILLIAMSON AT GERARD'S BISTRO

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BEN WILLIAMSON AT GERARD'S BISTRO

Export Fresh is very excited to bring you our very first Queensland "Petite Bouche Chef Of The Month".

First up is the extremely talented Ben Williamson. He is the Head Chef and owner of Gerard's Bistro in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

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ROY NER AT NOUR

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ROY NER AT NOUR

The last Petite Bouche chef of the month for NSW this year will be the joyful and hardworking Roy Ner. Back in 2006, the Israel-born chef intended to kick off his career in the United States but the universe directed him towards Australia. Roy was accepted to Sydney's Le Cordon Bleu. 

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REYNOLD POERNOMO AT KOI DESSERT BAR

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REYNOLD POERNOMO AT KOI DESSERT BAR

This months Petite Bouche chef of the month is a talented young gun who is passionate about food – not just dessert, despite the title as the ‘Dessert King’. Reynold demonstrates his incredible creativity every day through his combinations of flavours and techniques.

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GARETH HOWARD AT ACRE

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GARETH HOWARD AT ACRE

Gareth Howard bases is all about fresh, seasonal, local produce served simply. Acre is located in the old Camperdown bowling club with Pocket City Farm operating the adjoining farm which Gareth uses to build a seasonal and sustainable menu.

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GIOVANNI PILU AT PILU

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GIOVANNI PILU AT PILU

Since arriving in Australia in 1992, Giovanni Pilu’s name has become synonymous with Sardinian, and Italian regional cuisine in Australia. Beginning with a tiny unassuming, bustling restaurant, Cala Luna, at The Spit, in Sydney’s Mosman, Giovanni and his wife and business partner, Marilyn Annecchini introduced Sydney-siders to the wonder of Sardinian cuisine.

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TAPOS SINGHA AT BANG

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TAPOS SINGHA AT BANG

Head chef and part owner of Bang Street Food Tapos Singha is the March Petite Bouche chef of the month. A very well deserved honour as he has won the Surry Hills crowd over with his Bangladesh inspired menu with a modern twist. Bang Street Food is a vibrant restaurant that explores authentic Bengali cuisine with a neon blast of funk and food made with love. 

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JOSH NILAND AT SAINT PETER

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JOSH NILAND AT SAINT PETER

We are so pleased to bring you this exceptional chef talent this month. At the age of 28 Joshua Stephen Charles Niland has his culinary career at his feet. The former Est sous chef adventured out on his own to start his business back in September 2016. Saint Peter, Paddington kicked off in a part of Sydney that has seen it's fair share of restaurants come and go. 

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ADAM WOLFERS AT YELLOW

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ADAM WOLFERS AT YELLOW

Adam Wolfers heads up the team at Yellow with a humble and passionate approach. He has really taken on the the difficult task of serving world class food with a vegetarian menu. If you are looking for a fine dining experience with a vegetarian menu then Yellow is certainly the place to go. A well respected venue with rave reviews from the customer and chef community of Sydney.

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ROB COCKERILL AT BENNELONG

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ROB COCKERILL AT BENNELONG

Rob Cockerill head chef at Bennelong Restaurant is the final Petite Bouche chef of the month for 2016.

Export Fresh has been focused on showcasing incredible chef talent through the power of food. As we bring 2016 to an end we would like to congratulate and say a massive thank you to Rob Cockerill and the team at Bennelong.

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GRANT KING AT GASTRO PARK

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GRANT KING AT GASTRO PARK

Award winning Chef Grant King opened Gastro Park in April 2011 instantly attaining 2 Chefs Hats from the Sydney Morning Herald. Grant King has an obsession with creating delicious food using the absolute finest ingredients. Gastro Park is his playground for this. Grant's team help him create a relaxed yet exciting experience for the customers.

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NOBURO MARUYAMA AT BAR H

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NOBURO MARUYAMA AT BAR H

Bar H Dining was opened in October 2010 by Chef Hamish Ingham and wife Sommelier Rebecca Lines. As the name suggests Bar H Dining is a wine bar style eatery, fun and vibrant with a relaxed feel about it. The concept is to offer the finest quality food, beverages and service in a relaxed and informal manner. With a belief in only using the finest, sustainable produce, the seasonal menu at Bar H Dining highlights Hamish’s long love affair with China, his newest love Japan and the indigenous ingredients native to Australia.Export Fresh caught up with one of Australia's most respected chefs, Hamish Ingham to discuss passing on the reigns to his Japanese chef Noburo Maruyami. 

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