Embattled Public Hospitality Group loses its Greek showpiece

Embattled Public Hospitality Group loses its Greek showpiece

Experienced operator Con Dedes is taking the reins at Sydney restaurant Alpha but the future involvement of chef George Calombaris remains unclear.

  • byScott Bolles

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‘Nervous as hell’:George Calombaris takes the reins at one of Sydney’s top Greek restaurants

‘Nervous as hell’:George Calombaris takes the reins at one of Sydney’s top Greek restaurants

The Melbourne-based celebrity chef and former MasterChef judge takes over from founding chef Peter Conistis.

  • byScott Bolles
We gave a celeb a ‘halo’ on this magazine cover. Then came the social media pile-on
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We gave a celeb a ‘halo’ on this magazine cover. Then came the social media pile-on

As journalists,we dish it out and we take it. We can’t – and shouldn’t – complain. But I’d be lying if I said this story didn’t shake me.

  • byKatrina Strickland
Charlie Teo gets hero’s welcome at Mick Gatto’s charity gala

Charlie Teo gets hero’s welcome at Mick Gatto’s charity gala

The embattled neurosurgeon says he was driving Ubers to get by. But he still had a spare $10,000 for the underworld identity’s charity.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
George Calombaris returns to Greek roots with new home-style restaurant in Highett

George Calombaris returns to Greek roots with new home-style restaurant in Highett

After a three-year hiatus,the celebrity chef is getting back into the restaurant game with the four-room Hellenic House Project in Melbourne’s south.

  • byEmma Breheny
George Calombaris’ TV comeback is here,but should it exist?
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George Calombaris’ TV comeback is here,but should it exist?

“If I inspire one kid out there never to give up,well then I’ve done my job,” the disgraced chef said in a sympathetic interview with The Project.

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George Calombaris sells Toorak mansion

George Calombaris sells Toorak mansion

Things appear to be looking up for celebrity chef George Calombaris. He has sold his Toorak mansion.

  • byTom Cowie andSamantha Hutchinson
Final nail for Calombaris empire as Boost founder's boys buy Yo-Chi

Final nail for Calombaris empire as Boost founder's boys buy Yo-Chi

Frozen yoghurt stores that were the last part of celebrity chef George Calombaris'food empire have been sold to sons of Boost Juice entrepreneur Janine Allis.

  • byTom Cowie
George Calombaris restaurant empire's collapse costs taxpayers $1 million
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George Calombaris restaurant empire's collapse costs taxpayers $1 million

So little cash was left in the company after it went into liquidation that the taxpayer must pick up the tab - and still some workers will miss out.

  • byChris Vedelago andCameron Houston
George Calombaris food empire lost more than $20 million before going under

George Calombaris food empire lost more than $20 million before going under

George Calombaris's food empire was unprofitable for more than three years,racking up losses of $20.7 million before its collapse last month.

  • byTom Cowie
'Incredibly challenging':Radek Sali learns through failure
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'Incredibly challenging':Radek Sali learns through failure

The collapse last month of Made restaurant group,in which Radek Sali was the major investor and a director,has left its mark on the multi-millionaire.

  • byCara Waters