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BREAKING: Top celebrity two-hat restaurant in SHOCK CLOSURE

This is so shocking - by Amy Sinclair
  • 01 May 2019

One of Australia’s leading restaurants has announced its shock closure, rocking the hospitality industry. 

Aria in Brisbane - owned by celebrity chef Matt Moran - will close its doors on June 15 after 10 years in operation.

BREAKING: Top celebrity two-hat restaurant in SHOCK CLOSURE

The restaurant currently hold two coveted Chef’s Hats from the Good Food Awards and WON Australian Wine List of the Year in 2018.

The news is sure to rock Australia’s foodie set who’ve long flocked at restaurants owned by Matt Moran, who became a household name during his three-year stint on Masterchef.

In a statement released today, Matt and co-owner Bruce Soloman said: ‘After 10 amazing years, we will be closing Aria Brisbane and serving our last guests on Saturday, 15 June.

‘For the past decade, Aria has been at the forefront of dining in the magnificent city of Brisbane and as we know, all good things must come to an end. And for us, with our current lease ending in June, that time is now. 

‘We have been privileged to have so many wonderful loyal guests, shared so many special occasions and milestones with you all and had the pleasure of working with such a brilliant and dedicated team.

ARIA

This message appeared on the ARIA Brisbane website today.

Image: ARIA Brisbane

‘We want to thank our loyal guests, the City of Brisbane and our incredible staff for embracing us and helping to create one of the city’s most sought after dining experiences.’

The closure tops off an enviable run for the leading restaurant which has picked up more than 12 top awards in the past including Queensland Restaurant of the Year. 

Masterchef fans, meanwhile, remember Matt as one of the founding stars of the series. He caused shockwaves when he walked out on the show, announcing his surprise departure before he’d even told Ten bosses.

Matt

Matt Moran became a household name after appearing on Masterchef for three seasons.

Image: Getty

‘I've come to the conclusion of three years of doing MasterChef I've decided I don't want to do it anymore, he told the Sunday Herald Sun.

‘I am not going to renew a contract with Ten, regardless of what they think. I haven't actually spoken to them. I've loved it, absolutely loved it, but it's time to move on.’

And now it seems he’s moving on again...

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