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Thomas Johns was previously the Executive Chef/Owner of Pello Restaurant in Stanley Street, East Sydney.

For two consecutive years Thomas was awarded two prestigious Chefs Hats by the SMH Good Food Guide 2006 and 2007. Thomas also received an award for Best European Restaurant, in the Restaurant & Catering Awards 2008, NSW Metropolitan Area.

Thomas Johns is known for his Modern European style of cooking. He has been featured numerous times in publications such as Gourmet Traveller, Sydney Magazine, Delicious, Good Living as well as international publications. He was featured in an eight page editorial in the December 2008 issue of Vogue Entertaining + Travel. Thomas has appeared on television programs such as the Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia, Sydney Weekender, Fresh and Signature Dish. Thomas was also featured in an article written by Mathew Evans, Top ten chefs to look out for.

More recently, Thomas in his venture Dining Abode has featured in House & Garden, the Financial Review, Daily Telegraph, Virgin Blue and McGrath Magazine among others.

He has conducted cooking demonstrations in conjunction with Simon Johnson, Accoutrement, Sydney Fish Markets and various shopping precincts including the David Jones Waterford Crystal launch.

He has represented Braun and Bombay Sapphire in their advertising campaigns as well as participated in charity events such as Starlight Foundation. Thomas has also run corporate events for companies such as HSBC and DeutschBank.

Trained in London and with over 20 years experience, Thomas Johns has built his reputation to become an integral part of the Sydney dining scene.