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Ever since the oceans became the people’s mode of transport, the spice trade has characterised the main routes of commerce throughout the world. Spices were used for food, currency, religion and medicine. It’s no surprise spice has a huge influence in the gregarious share plate eating that is prevalent in the sea ports of all the spice routes in Asia, Europe, Africa and the America’s. Our menu is designed to be a tribute to this food style, with drinks and music to match. Of course you can have a plate to yourself too.
Republica is social eating. For the people. On the beach.
MATTHEW DAWSON - EXECUTIVE CHEF
Matt started his training at the Commercial Club in Albury. After completing a year of his apprenticeship he moved to Albury’s renowned gastro-pub; The Terminus Hotel where he became the Head Chef within two years. Following this, Matt developed his food and wine matching ability in the surrounding wine districts with All Saints Estate, St Leonards and Hume Weir Resort. Matt moved to Melbourne in 2004, where he did a stint at the Stokehouse St Kilda. He opened Republica (formerly Amello) with his wife, her brother and sister-in-law in late 2005.