Guy Grossi

Guy Grossi (born 13 May 1965) is an Australian chef and media personality.[1] He owns several restaurants in Melbourne.

Guy Grossi
Born (1965-05-13) 13 May 1965
Melbourne, Victoria
OccupationChef
Years active1996–present
Children2

In 1996, Grossi was awarded the L'insegna Del Ristorante Italiano, by the president of Italy, for his dedication to presenting and promoting "La Cucina Italiana" and lifestyle.[2] He has published five cookbooks: Grossi Florentino – secrets and recipes, My Italian Heart,[3] Recipes From My Mother's Kitchen[4] Italian Food Safari, based on the SBS TV series,[5] and most recently Love Italy.[6]

Early life

Grossi was born in Melbourne to Italian parents Pietro Grossi and Marissa Grossi. His father came to Australia from Milan in 1960 to work as a chef at Mario's in Exhibition Street, Melbourne.[7][8][9]

Grossi attended Dallas North Primary School before moving to Glenhuntly Primary, then Caulfield Technical School where he completed up to year 10.

Professional career

From 1980 to 1980, Grossi completed an apprenticeship in commercial cookery at the Box Hill Institute.[10] At age fifteen he began working in a Malvern seafood restaurant before progressing to Tolarno's, where his father led the kitchen.[11] Later, he moved to Massoni's in Fitzroy Street, owned by his father Pietro, Leon Massoni, and David Gibson.[12] Following a stint at Two Faces, he and his wife, Melissa opened Quadri, a restaurant of their own in Armadale. Grossi's father Pietro joined them to open Caffé Grossi in 1988.

In 1999, Grossi purchased an Italian restaurant in Melbourne, The Florentino.[13] Later, he purchased Mirka Continental Bistro in St Kilda, Victoria and had the building's murals restored by the original artist, Mirka Mora.[14][15] The murals were first painted in the 1960s when Mora and her husband Georges owned the Tolarno Hotel.

In 2009, he opened Grossi Trattoria and Wine Bar at the Intercontinental Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.[16][17][18] In 2010, he opened The Merchant in the Rialto Towers as a joint venture with Lorenz Grollo.[19][20] Merchant features traditional dishes from Veneto, where Grossi's mother and the Grollo family originate.[19] In 2012, Grossi opened Ombra Salumi Bar next door to Grossi Florentino in central Melbourne.[21]

Media

Grossi has appeared on various Australian television programs including Industry Leaders[22] Food Safari,[23] Iron Chef Australia,[24] 9am with David and Kim, Fresh, Postcards, Getaway, Neighbours, My Kitchen Rules, A Current Affair, and Sunrise. He has also appeared on various American shows such as Good Day Philadelphia.[25][26]

Restaurants

Current
  • Grossi Florentino, Melbourne[10]
  • Ombra Salumi Bar, Melbourne[21]
  • Merchant Osteria Veneta, Melbourne[20]
  • Garum, Perth

Former

Publications

Grossi has written five books, Grossi Florentino – Secrets and Recipes, My Italian Heart, Recipes From My Mother's Kitchen Italian Food Safari and Love Italy.

References
  1. "Grossi Restaurants". grossi.com.au.
  2. "Masters of Fare: Chefs, winemakers, providores". National Portrait Gallery exhibition.
  3. http://wwwshop.abc.net.au/browse%5B%5D
  4. "Recipes from My Mother's Kitchen by Guy Grossi".
  5. "SBS – Special Broadcasting Service". SBS.
  6. "Eat the World".
  7. Rosemary Ryan (5 December 2005). "The pure Grossi way". Hospitality Magazine. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  8. "Guy Grossi Chef Profile, Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar – Good Food Guide". agfg.com.au.
  9. http://gourmettraveller.com.au/mirka%5B%5D melbourne restaurant review.htm
  10. Kate Prestt (21 August 2010). "Work with Passion" (PDF). NT News. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  11. "Tolarno finds a new Guy – Carbone & Money – Opinion – theage.com.au". The Age.
  12. http://www.skhs.au/~SKHSbuildings.PDF/17.pdf%5B%5D
  13. "Guy Grossi: Celebrity Chef – Lifestyle FOOD".
  14. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 October 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. http://www.vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/places/heritage/14435%5B%5D
  16. http://wwwtravelforum.org/thailand%5B%5D
  17. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. "The insider's guide to Bangkok – BK Magazine Online". BK Magazine Online.
  19. Dobbin, Marika (7 October 2009). "Top chefs get high-rise Vue" – via The Age.
  20. Hilary McNevin (8 December 2010). "Guy Grossi's Merchant". Broadsheet. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  21. Hilary McNevin (10 December 2012). "Ombra Salumi". Broadsheet. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  22. "Industry Leaders, TV Show by Annex Media".
  23. "Food Safari – Food Safari Earth – Recipes – TV – SBS Food".
  24. Rimrod, Fran (10 November 2010). "Perth boarding school chef whips Iron Chef" – via The Age.
  25. Ten, Network. "MasterChef Australia". TenPlay – MasterChef Australia.
  26. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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