The winner of the World Class Australia for 2013 was announced tonight at an evening held at Rock Lily, The Star.
Luke Ashton, World Class Australia 2013 Winner
Congratulations to Luke Ashton from Vasco in Sydney on winning World Class Australia for 2013. He receives $100,000 cash towards opening his own bar as well as representing Australia in the global finals on board a Mediterranean cruise from July 4 to 9.
L-R: Evan Stanley, Luke Ashton, Rinna Kato
First runner up is Evan Stanley from Black Pearl (VIC) and second runner up is Rinna Kato from Bacchus Bar (QLD).
Bring it home, Luke!
Photography © by Kevin Burke for Gourmantic – Copyright: All rights reserved.
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All the photos from the event are now posted on the Gourmantic Facebook page.
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