George Calombaris rebuilds restaurant empire in Sydney after collapse
George Calombaris is launching Sydney restaurants. His Melbourne empire collapsed. New venues will open in 12 to 24 months.
George Calombaris is rebuilding his restaurant business in Sydney. This follows years of struggle after his Made Establishment empire collapsed in Melbourne.
Harbour Hospitality & Lifestyle has signed multiple leases in recent weeks. It plans to open new restaurants within 12 to 24 months.
This includes his own signature venue. The 47-year-old chef has already run two successful pop-up residencies in Melbourne and Perth this year.
Calombaris is now bringing more than a dozen former staff members from his closed Melbourne restaurants to Sydney. He appeared on I'm A Celebrity earlier this year.
The experience was important to him. It gave him a platform to share his version of the known collapse.
- 47
- Calombaris age
- 12 to 24 months
- Timeline to opening
- several
- Leases signed
Why it mattersCalombaris's return signals whether a high-profile figure can rebuild trust and business success after a public fall. His expansion also shows Sydney's strength as a dining destination. It attracts established talent.
AustraliaAustralian hospitality is gaining a returning talent and new venues, which means more jobs and dining options in Sydney. Calombaris's comeback may also influence how the industry and media treat other figures facing public scandal.
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