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Melbourne Restaurateur Con Christopoulos Transforms Dining Scene

2/28/2026

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Con Christopoulos, a Melbourne restaurateur, has shaped the city’s dining culture over the past three decades.
He co-founded venues Degraves Espresso and Café Segovia during a recession that transformed Melbourne’s food scene.
He emphasizes collaboration and currently manages 17 companies.
His latest projects, Roma and Sergio’s, will occupy previously abandoned spaces.
Despite success, he remains low-profile and pursues an unfinished resort project in Vanuatu.

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Story summary

Con Christopoulos, a Melbourne restaurateur, has shaped the city’s dining culture over the past three decades.
He co-founded venues Degraves Espresso and Café Segovia during a recession that transformed Melbourne’s food scene.
He emphasizes collaboration and currently manages 17 companies.
His latest projects, Roma and Sergio’s, will occupy previously abandoned spaces.
Despite success, he remains low-profile and pursues an unfinished resort project in Vanuatu.