Kristine Young: From Bella Venezia to Fish House – Reinventing Fine Dining on the Sunshine Coast

About this episode

Kristine Young discusses her journey in the dining industry and the launch of her new restaurant, Fish House.

Kristine Young is no stranger to success on the local dining scene. As co-owner of the multi-award-winning Bella Venezia in Mooloolaba , she’s helped shape one of the region’s true destination restaurants. Now, alongside her husband and business partner, Todd, Kristine is taking things up a notch with the launch of Fish House, Steak & Grill , a bold new venue blending premium steak, fresh local seafood, and Japanese-inspired fusion cuisine. In this episode, Kristine shares the secrets behind Bella Venezia’s longevity, the importance of team culture and consistency, and why calculated risk and courage are essential in the hospitality industry. From Nobu-inspired dishes to global award nominations, this is a conversation about passion, vision, and elevating the dining experience on the Sunshine Coast.

People in this episode

Guest: Kristine Young

Topics covered

• fine dining
• hospitality
• entrepreneurship
• cuisine

Keywords

• Bella Venezia
• Fish House
• steak
• seafood
• Japanese fusion
• team culture
• hospitality industry

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bella Venezia, Fish House

Places: the Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba

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