The Sydney pastry store liable for giving town its greatest pithivier is bidding a fond farewell to co-owners Lorenzo Librino and Benji Spencer.
The enterprise will now be run by fellow founder and Lumi chef Federico Zanellato, who launched Lode in Surry Hills on the finish of 2021 alongside Librino.
The information was introduced on Instagram yesterday, with a put up paying tribute to the pair.
“Your ardour, dedication, and unimaginable onerous work have formed Lode into what it’s as we speak. As Lorenzo and Benji embark on new adventures, we’re desperate to witness the place your artistic takes you subsequent.”
Whereas Librino and Spencer received’t be a part of the day-to-day operations of the enterprise, they are going to nonetheless be concerned in a decreased capability from 1 February.
As Zanellato steps into the lead place, Lode followers can count on “a number of methods” in pastry kind.
The chef spoke to Hospitality across the launch of Lode, which now has a second location in Round Quay, saying: “We’re going to focus and make it possible for every little thing is of a brilliant excessive customary and has fascinating flavour combos within the pastry.”
It’s protected to say the group has delivered within the years since, launching a number of modern pastries over time together with a panettone croissant, jamon and ricotta tart, and a tiramisu canele.
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