Day 200: A New Era... And Sad Goodbyes...

On the 200th day the kitchen was rocked by big news. After 14 years Head Chef Robert Castellani, has stepped down to give the reigns of the kitchen over two the two Sous Chefs who have been with him for the last 10 years. Brining in a era of change, to whom some may argue for the better.

The announcement came as a huge shock, nobody saw it coming. He was a great mentor and father figure to many of us in the kitchen. I personally will be very sad to see him go. He taught me so much in the short time I was there.

He explained after 14 years and 24 chefs hats from The Age Good Food Guide, he felt he had given all he could for Donovans and he wanted to re-ignite the passion and be inspired, by travelling and seeing the world.

In coming months, Donovans will slowly but surely move into a more modern trend of cuisine, reflecting youth of the two new Head Chef’s, hopefully brining Donovans into a new era of modern Mediterranean Comfort food.