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AU Financial Review
03-07-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Sydney may be the world's steak capital, but farmers are going hungry
The recent story, ' Why Sydney has been declared the steak capital of the world ', was both encouraging and dismaying to read as someone who raises the cattle behind those world-class steaks. It's incredible to see Australian restaurants like Rockpool, Margaret and The Grill being globally recognised. I'm proud of what our country's beef producers make possible. But as a farmer and business owner, I couldn't help asking the question many of us in the industry are thinking: If Sydney is the steak capital of the world, why are so many of the people producing that beef still under financial pressure or leaving the land altogether?
The Age
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
Three former Rockpool chefs to lead new Manly wharf restaurant
When the Brisbane-based Artemus Group splashed out $110 million last year to buy Manly Wharf, it was just the start of a spending spree focused on acquiring and opening new venues at the wharf. Now Artemus is snapping up the city's hospitality talent, with up-and-coming chef Luke Bourke set to steer a new seafood restaurant opening at the wharf. Bourke, a Rockpool alumnus who won The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide young chef of the year for 2025, has been appointed head chef at Felons Seafood, which opens on Friday, June 20. It's a reunion of sorts for former senior Rockpool chefs Corey Costelloe, now culinary consultant with Artemus, and Graeme Hunt, who has also joined as culinary operations manager at the Felons Manly pub next door. Felons Brewing Co opened its first venue, at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, in 2018.
Sydney Morning Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Three former Rockpool chefs to lead new Manly wharf restaurant
When the Brisbane-based Artemus Group splashed out $110 million last year to buy Manly Wharf, it was just the start of a spending spree focused on acquiring and opening new venues at the wharf. Now Artemus is snapping up the city's hospitality talent, with up-and-coming chef Luke Bourke set to steer a new seafood restaurant opening at the wharf. Bourke, a Rockpool alumnus who won The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide young chef of the year for 2025, has been appointed head chef at Felons Seafood, which opens on Friday, June 20. It's a reunion of sorts for former senior Rockpool chefs Corey Costelloe, now culinary consultant with Artemus, and Graeme Hunt, who has also joined as culinary operations manager at the Felons Manly pub next door. Felons Brewing Co opened its first venue, at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, in 2018.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
English beach bar that ‘feels like being in the Med' with Ibiza-style music nights
A SERENE beach bar in Cornwall is said to 'feel like being in the Med' with some of the best sunsets in the country. The Rockpool in Gwithian, Cornwall is located just 300 metres from three miles of picturesque sand. 6 6 6 Serving up a range of different dishes from restaurant Lula, The Rockpool sits just off of Gwithian Beach, which is known for its vibrant sunsets and seals. One person who visited The Rockpool said: "Food, drink, atmosphere, music and staff were immense. "Thought I was in the Med momentarily! Really recommend, the prawn skewers were superb. Will definitely be going back…" The venue also hosts "Ibiza style sundowner sessions", according to it's Instagram - with acoustic, jazz and band music each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings and all day on a Sunday, all summer. Many visitors note how the restaurant is the ideal spot for watching the sun set on the horizon. A visitor said: "I sat outside and had an amazing view of the sunset. Will definitely be back here. "Had some live music as well which is always a bonus. Definitely a cool chilled out place that is kid friendly." Popular dishes include the restaurants"roast on the coast" which has previously included slow-cooked harissa lamb, Peri Peri chicken, Cauliflower and leek gratin. On Lula's website, the menu is described as "a fresh fusion of Cornish, New Orleans creole and Floridian crab shack spice". There is also a range of different breakfast options and many dishes suitable for veggies and vegans. UK beach named one of the top 100 in the world On Gwithian Beach itself, there is golden sand and a consistent swell great for surfers and kite surfers. Surfers particularly enjoy the nearby 'Sheep Dips' - a large pool formed between two big rocks, that is quite deep in the middle. For little ones, there are also plenty of exploring opportunities with rock pools, dunes and dramatic cliffs. Lifeguards are on duty at the beach during peak season and there are a number of car parks, other cafes and amenities. Additionally, the beach is dog-friendly year round - as is The Rockpool. Off of the beach and 300 yards into the sea is Godrevy Island - which is home to a lighthouse that dates back to 1859. The parish town of Hayle is also a short 10-minute drive away, or if you are feeling adventurous, takes just over an hour to walk to from Gwithian. A top Haven holiday park with a seaside bar that 'feels like Ibiza' is also on one of UK's best beaches. Plus, one of the UK's oldest beach bars to open new rooftop terrace in time for summer. 6 6 6
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Try umami-rich steak at a regional restaurant by an ex-Rockpool head chef
Previous SlideNext Slide Contemporary$$$$ Lost Cat is an airy new 55-seat restaurant in Warrnambool, three hours from Melbourne. Chef and co-owner Zac Nicholson (ex- Rockpool) is making his ranch with quark from nearby Schulz Dairy and serving it with crunchy crudites from a local farm. Dark-gold focaccia that ferments for 48 hours is baked just before the restaurant opens, and served with a butter featuring caramelised onion, garlic powder, onion powder and fried shallots for an all-out allium assault. A dry-aged scotch fillet is served with a kombu-rich umami butter. Wood-grilled cabbage with cashew cream, and baked custard with seasonal fruit celebrate produce from local grower Merri Banks. Drinks cover western Victorian wines, gins and beer from locals Noodledoof, and crowd-pleasing cocktails such as whisky sours. And the White Russian? It's made with Schulz milk, of course.
