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Samuel Fraraccio, known as The Brick Chef, received the Trailblazer Award for his unique craftsmanship in building custom ovens and grills for restaurants across Australia. Based out of Melbourne, he handcrafts each piece to individual specifications, focusing on efficiency and longevity. His creations range from integrated grills at Yiaga to wood-fired ovens like those found at Tedesca Osteria, significantly impacting the culinary landscape in cities through his bespoke designs.
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Samuel Fraraccio, also known as The Brick Chef, has been awarded the Trailblazer Award for his work in crafting custom ovens and grills for restaurants across Australia, particularly in Melbourne. As a sole operator, Fraraccio designs and builds each oven to specification, ensuring they are fuel-efficient and can be easily repaired or adjusted over time. His creations include the integrated grill at Yiaga, an upcoming Sri Lankan-style hearth at Agnii, and a kitchen setup for Zareh designed in collaboration with Tom Sarafian. These custom-built ovens not only enhance the taste of dishes but also support sustainable cooking practices. Fraraccio's contributions have significantly shaped the culinary landscape of Melbourne, influencing how restaurants cook and serve food.
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That new restaurant you’re swooning over?
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The one where the chef talks about all the dishes touched by fire, charcoal and smoke?
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There’s a good chance that flame-licked goodness is indebted to Samuel Fraraccio, better known as The Brick Chef.
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Fraraccio handcrafts ovens and grills in his workshop on the outskirts of Melbourne, each one built to spec for restaurant kitchens across Australia – and built to last.
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Beyond unlocking deliciousness, Fraraccio’s designs are fuel efficient, manage ventilation and are modular to enable repair and adjustments over time.
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A sole operator and determined collaborator, Fraraccio’s bespoke craftsmanship ranges from Yiaga’s swank integrated grill, to forthcoming Agnii’s Sri Lankan-style dara lipa hearth and Tom Sarafian’s dream kitchen at Zareh.
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Brick by brick, spark by spark, Samuel Fraraccio helps shape our city’s flavourscape.
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