Bluestone American BBQ features a Latin American spin on authentic low and slow traditions from the US BBQ belt. Chef Alvaro Malel draws inspiration from his Uruguayan heritage, and his passion for cuisines from both American continents to reimagine smoked classics like Yearling Beef Short Rib with chimichurri, and Pit-Braised Pulled Lamb with salsa criolla and arepas.His talent for bringing together the best of North and South American food traditions has been a drawcard for diners across Melbourne since the restaurant opened seven years ago. He credits the success of Bluestone to his Uruguayan culture and heritage, which is all about “food, family and fire…BBQ is a feature of all my best memories. There’s no better way to celebrate milestones, or to just kick back and have fun with the people you love. Bluestone has always been about creating that experience for other people.”
Established in the heart of Essendon North, Goon BBQ creates a heart warming Korean Barbecue atmosphere. Serving not only sizzling table BBQ but as well as authentic, healthy and delicious Korean cuisine accompanied by traditional Korean beverages.
Always passionate about cooking, Michelle started her chef career in 2006 in Melbourne.With the desire to discover “la cucina italiana”, specifically Abruzzese, she decided to leave Melbourne in 2012 on a search for her heritage in Abruzzo.While there Michelle worked as a professional chef combining her cooking experience from Australia with “la cucina abruzzese” to gain knowledge of the culture in which her family embraced.After 6 years she came back to Australia bringing the “Abruzzese” food adventure with her and opened Abruzzo Lab street food in 2017 and to follow Abruzzo Lab – Arrosticini Bar in 2018.