Andrew McConnell Acquires St Kilda's Iconic Stokehouse

Restaurateur Andrew McConnell, the man behind Gimlet, has purchased St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse restaurant where he previously worked as a young chef.

Justin Tomlinson

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Andrew McConnell Acquires St Kilda's Iconic Stokehouse

Andrew McConnell, the restaurateur behind Gimlet, has purchased St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse restaurant. The acquisition brings one of the region's prominent dining figures to the landmark venue.[1][2][3]

The purchase marks a notable return for McConnell, who worked at the venue early in his culinary career. As a young chef, he was employed by the family that owns Stokehouse before ultimately buying the restaurant from them.[1][2][3]

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