Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) is viewed as an essential navigational and rating accomplice to planning the perfect evening
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, is celebrating as three of its restaurants have been awarded prestigious Chef Hat Awards by an independent judging panel from the Australian Good Food Guide 2023, who recognised the quality of the dining experience at Atelier by Sofitel at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Dixson & Sons at The Porter House Hotel Sydney – MGallery, and Luma Restaurant and Bar at The Playford Adelaide – MGallery.
Established in 1977, the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) is viewed as an essential navigational and rating accomplice to planning the perfect evening or trip away. Judging criteria includes six attributes for success: ingredients, taste, presentation, technique, value and consistency.
Atelier by Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour was awarded two Chef Hats, Sam Moore, Executive Chef, said, “My team bring personal passion and thoughtful detail to every dish. Inspired by French cuisine, there is exceptional storytelling to our menu, which creates a genuine connection with our guests. We are so happy and excited to receive this award.”
Dixson & Sons at The Porter House Hotel Sydney – MGallery was awarded its first Chef Hat, an incredible achievement in a short space of time, as the hotel opened in September 2022. Executive Chef, Emrys Jones, has created a menu that champions New South Wales produce at Dixson & Sons. Emrys said, “My team and I are very proud to be recognised. We are lucky to have been able to connect and work with amazing producers who provide us with the best ingredients. Hopefully this is the foundation to go on to a fantastic 2023 as we feel our potential is huge.”
Luma Restaurant and Bar at The Playford Adelaide – MGallery was awarded a Chef Hat and is overseen by Executive Chef Kevin Martel, “We are delighted that our menu is earning a strong reputation for its bold colours, locally sourced organic ingredients and flavours, we lovingly prepare the best of South Australian produce which is unforgettably distinctive and a favourite with guests.”
The restaurants join Accor’s growing list of restaurants with industry accolades for providing guests with a quality dining experience, awarded restaurants include Miss Mi at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, Garcon Bleu at Sofitel Adelaide, Tamarind at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Noosa Beach House at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, Tesoro at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart and Hyde Hacienda Sydney at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour.
Sarah Derry, CEO Accor Pacific, said: “This recognition demonstrates the focus and investment that we put into our food and beverage strategy. We believe the heart and soul of a hotel is found in lobbies, restaurants and bars, and we are determined to operate the very best dining outlets in the locations we are in.
“Our team of talented experts put the very best local produce into menus. Accor restaurants are popular with hotel guests and local communities, who love the atmosphere, quality and high service standards of our restaurants. It is wonderful to see the hard work of our teams being rewarded.”
