PIERA POTTER
Piera Potter trained as a chef in England and studied Hotel Management in Geneva, Switzerland before arriving in Sydney, Australia in 1985. She has been in the restaurant industry for 25 years.
In 1986 she was co owner of Pegrums in Paddington, Sydney, a restaurant serving fine cuisine which received 'a one hat award' from the 'Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide'. In 1991 Piera Potter and her husband, celebrated chef Ralph Potter, set up and opened Darley's restaurant at Lilianfels Resort in the Blue Mountains. Piera took on the role of restaurant manager. During this time they received the 'one hat award' from the 'Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide' for best service and fine food.
Whilst still at Lilianfels, in 1994 both Piera and Ralph Potter set up a casual eatery Abitza in Darlinghurst receiving rave reviews for introducing an establishment serving gourmet cuisine and a vast range of fine wines by the glass in a casual setting. They received the 'goblet' award from the 'Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide'. In 2002 Piera Potter left Lilianfels to run Bambini Trust Cafe in Sydney and was an integral part of the setting up of their wine room, which again received rave reviews from all wine and food magazines in Australia. In 2007 the Bambini Trust Wine Room won 'best bar' in the 'Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide'.
Piera Potter over the years has had an enormous interest in art, hence her association with NG Art. This has led her to set up this unique space with her business partner Nicky Ginsberg where their collaborative venture allowed them to create a fusion of art and food.
NICKY GINSBERG
Nicky Ginsberg ran Chez Louisette Wine Bar in London from 1980 to 1983 and then went on to set up the Back Row Wine Bar, an 'in house wine bar' for Foote Cone and Belding Advertising Agency employing over 300 people. Nicky left London in 1986 and immigrated to Sydney where she owned and operated the Good Day Cafe in Paddington, Sydney for eight years from 1987 to 1995.
During this time her passion and interest for the arts inspired her to set up her existing business NG Art. For over fifteen years Nicky Ginsberg has dedicated herself to showcasing the very best in Australian Contemporary Art. Many of the artists represented by NG Art have built formidable reputations in their respective disciplines. In addition the gallery is committed to nurturing young talent as well as promoting the works of mid career and established artists. It has been a vision for both Piera Potter and Nicky Ginsberg to establish a restaurant bar and gallery that combines two of their most loved passions - art and food.
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