Coming Soon: in Hot News, Two-Hatted Audrey's at The Continental Sorrento is Set to Be Replaced With Ember, a New Fire-Driven Coastal Diner
The beloved Mornington Peninsula venue is set to be taken in a smokin' hot new direction.
In bittersweet news, we've learnt that Scott Pickett's fine diner, Audrey's at The Continental Sorrento, is set to be replaced by a bold new offering, Ember. This transformation is being unveiled to celebrate The Continental Sorrento's 150-year legacy. The heritage-listed hotel was built in 1875 and has become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike, with boutique accommodation, multiple drinking and dining venues, and unmissable views.
While legendary hospo personality Scott Pickett (of Smith St Bistro, Matilda 159 and Como Lane, just to name a few) will continue to oversee the direction across The Conti (as it's affectionately referred to among locals and regulars), his long-time collaborator and protege, Jake Furst (Chief Operating Officer of Kickon Group), will take the reins in the kitchen at Ember. The distinctive new offering will showcase the drama and unmistakable intensity of flavour achieved from cooking over open flames.
Furst says, "Having been mentored by Scott throughout my career, it's a real honour to step into this role and lead Ember. Audrey's set the benchmark for coastal dining, and Ember builds on that legacy with a fresh, fire-led approach. I'm excited to create a menu that champions Mornington Peninsula's incredible growers and producers." Ember will focus on Peninsula dry-aged beef and local seafood, with charry, smoky flavours from the Josper charcoal grill set to highlight the high-quality nature of the ingredients.
As part of this exciting new chapter, The Conti will also open CeeCee's (formerly The Atrium), and all-day wine and diner in an easygoing but upmarket space. Craig Shearer, CEO of Kickon Group, says, "This new chapter is about celebrating everything we love about the Peninsula — its food, its people, and its relaxed energy. We're building spaces that are warm, generous and genuinely local. With Ember and CeeCee's, we're listening to what people want and evolving with the Sorrento scene."
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Ember and CeeCee's are set to open this November at The Continental Sorrento. Bookings are now open so get in quick to see what all the fiery fuss is about.
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