Julian V. Cincotta has made a name for himself in the Sydney hospitality scene with his bold approach to food, culture, and community. As the co-founder of Butter, he’s created an iconic venue that blends fried chicken, hip-hop, champagne, and sneaker culture into a unique dining experience. Beyond the indulgence, Julian is deeply committed to […]

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword… it’s an urgent responsibility. Julian Cincotta, Co-founder of Butter, shares how we can work together for a more sustainable future.

As we reflect on Fine Food Australia 2024 and look ahead to the future of food, it is inspiring to recognize one of the key topics in our industry is ‘sustainability’. This shows how far we have come in recognising the urgency to protect our natural environment.

Family, friends, colleagues, neighbours; when we think about ‘community’, it’s a term that takes on many different forms. In a general sense, it’s a ‘grouping’ of people with something in common. You can be linked to a community because you live in the same suburb, and if it’s close-knit (communicating regularly and sharing daily life experience), the impact can be profound.

Christopher Thé, the gun pastry chef behind the world’s most Instagrammed cake, tells Richard Cornish why he turned his back on the ‘Gram.