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CELEBRATING CULINARY EXCELLENCE<\/h1>\n

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The Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Awards brought together <\/span><\/span><\/span>Australia\u2019s most influential chefs, restaurateurs, and tastemakers for a night <\/span><\/span><\/span>that celebrated the very best in food and hospitality. As the proud tableware and <\/span><\/span><\/span>trophy partner, Wedgwood played a central role in elevating the occasion \u2014<\/span><\/span><\/span>from the stage to the table.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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GIO: A CANVAS FOR CULINARY ART<\/h2>\n

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At the heart of the evening, Tasmania\u2019s finest fare was served upon Wedgwood\u2019s <\/span><\/span><\/span>iconic\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Gio collection<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Crafted from fine bone\u00a0<\/span><\/span>china<\/span><\/span>, Gio is defined by its clean <\/span><\/span><\/span>lines, contemporary form, and subtle texture \u2014 a timeless backdrop that allows <\/span><\/span><\/span>food to take centre stage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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HANDCRAFTED TROPHIES, TIMELESS ICONS<\/h2>\n

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Beyond the dining room, Wedgwood was also behind the night\u2019s most symbolic <\/span><\/span><\/span>pieces – the trophies. Winners were presented with plates from the <\/span><\/span>Anthemion<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Helia<\/span><\/span><\/a> collections, each made by hand at the home of Wedgwood in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Barlaston, England. With intricate detailing and 22-carat gold accents, these <\/span><\/span><\/span>pieces are not just trophies but works of art \u2014 carrying with them centuries of <\/span><\/span><\/span>Wedgwood craftsmanship.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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MEET THE WINNERS<\/h1>\n

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The awards shone a spotlight on the visionaries shaping Australia\u2019s dining <\/span><\/span><\/span>scene,and<\/span><\/span>\u00a0recognises their creativity and passion.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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+81 Aizome Bar<\/p>\n

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Ozge Kalvo<\/p>\n

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Sta\u0121uni<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Maison\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Bat\u00e2rd<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Nik Hill<\/p>\n

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Angie Giannakodakis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tony Tan<\/p>\n

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Berowra Waters Inn<\/p>\n

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Saint Peter<\/p>\n

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