Celebrity chef George Calombaris has abruptly left his consultancy role at the iconic Hotel Sorrento in Victoria, marking the end of a two-and-a-half-year stint. Despite this setback and recent removal from Sydney’s Alpha restaurant, Calombaris is finding new opportunities with Sydney’s Public Hospitality Group. In a recent Instagram video, Calombaris expressed his gratitude for his time at Hotel Sorrento and hinted at an upcoming role as culinary director with PHG.
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Celebrity chef George Calombaris’ short-lived partnership with Sydney’s Alpha restaurant has ended, with his dishes being removed from the menu. The new owner plans to continue the lighter menu direction introduced by Calombaris, while Calombaris explores other opportunities in Sydney.
The Hellenic Club and Public Hospitality have jointly announced that they have mutually agreed to…
Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group has lost a significant asset as the acclaimed Greek restaurant Alpha is no longer part of its portfolio. The hatted Sydney CBD restaurant, owned by the Hellenic Club, had been managed by Public since last December. Recently, discussions about the restaurant’s future culminated in Public’s departure. Con Dedes, an experienced restaurateur, has taken over management as of June 17. A joint statement from the Hellenic Club and Public Hospitality confirmed the mutual agreement to transition the restaurant’s management to Dedes, with chef George Calombaris assisting during the transition period.