Merchant Osteria Veneta

The inspiration for the Merchant evolved from the rich Venetian culture I found myself immersed in on a recent trip to the Veneto. Back to where my mother came from and my partner in this project the Grollo family. The Gothic buildings, an abundance of water and boats, food and wine being consumed with gusto, to me it seemed this was the glue that held this happy and social lot together. I was filled with a desire for a piece of this spectacular place to be brought back to Melbourne.