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Andy Allen

Chef · Owner / operator · Creator — pubs, casual dining and produce-led cooking.

MasterChef Australia judge and co-owner of Three Blue Ducks.

Their own reviews and picks.

Their own judgment, in their own words, by the piece it appeared in.

• Broadsheet Melbourne, '29 Chefs on the Most Underrated Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Melbourne' (Audrey Payne) ↗their pick · 2026-05-25
  • Lagoon DiningCarlton

    “Lagoon Dining. I don't think it's underrated, but maybe under-visited. The food is spicy and zingy. Every dish on the menu is a banger.”

• Broadsheet Melbourne, 'The Best Date Night Spots in Melbourne, According to 15 Top Chefs' (Audrey Payne) ↗their pick · 2026-02-02
  • Napier QuarterFitzroy

    “Napier Quarter. Whether you sit inside or outside, you get this feeling where you just slow down, block everything out that's going on with life.”