Tony Bilson
Tony Bilson, the ‘Godfather of Australian Cuisine’, has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading chefs for more than 40 years and his restaurants have been milestones in the advance of Australian gastronomy. They include Tony’s Bon Gout, Berowra Waters Inn, Kinselas, Bilson’s at Circular Quay, Fine Bouche, Treasury at Sydney’s Inter-Continental Hotel, Ampersand, Canard, Bilson’s Restaurant at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Number One Wine Bar. In 2006 Tony was inducted into the Restaurant & Catering Hall of Fame and the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide honoured him with a special award for his contribution to the industry.