“Once you’ve lived in a place like Australia, it stays deep in your blood …when I’m in Sydney, my brain craves London and when I’m in London, by body craves Sydney…”

culture and philosophy of the food in this landmark building, giving particular attention to its flagship restaurant, Bennelong.  

Thus making it more accessible to the people of Sydney and its visitors, particularly for the upcoming 2000 Olympics.

By 1999, Michael had spent 15 years working for other people and so that year decided it was time to go into private enterprise.

 He gathered his life’s savings and bought Pruniers, a landmark restaurant that once had been part of Sydney’s society elite for over 25 years but at the time was a struggling Italian restaurant. After a complete refurbishment, Pruniers was literally an overnight success and was awarded a chef’s hat by the Sydney Morning Herald food reviewer, Terry Durack.

Soon after, Michael bought Bonne Femme in Darlinghurst, a 30 seat east city restaurant, popular amongst Sydney foodies.  Like Pruniers, it received a chef’s hat from the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.  

In 2002, Michael sold out of Pruniers and closed Bonne Femme to concentrate on his thriving food consultancy business. He consults to a range of clients such as: Qantas, Singapore Airlines and British Airways; Accor Group, Sofitel Hotels and Resorts; Sanitarium, Vetta Pasta and Sumo Salads;

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