Scott Bolles

With the combined talent from Quay, Tetsuya's and Sepia kitchens, the Ducks' new Southern Highlands restaurant is the most ambitious regional NSW fine-dining venture in recent memory.

With the combined talent from Quay, Tetsuya’s and Sepia kitchens, the Ducks’ new Southern Highlands restaurant is the most ambitious regional NSW fine-dining venture in recent memory.

While there has been several high-profile restaurant closures over the past six months, it’s also never been a better time to eat spaghetti, pizza and grilled seafood.

Mitch Orr is one of three acclaimed chefs to recently leave the dining rooms and kitchens they were appointed to direct.

The LA-based Aussie chef has turned down numerous offers, but has been lured by the incoming Waldorf Astoria hotel.

Chef Alex Prichard launches his long-planned Shoalhaven restaurant this week. Guests can expect pavlova, local steak and premium fish – and a few kangaroo-shaped wine gummies.