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Fat Duck Melbourne preview

Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck Melbourne opened at Crown today. Here's a sneak peek.
Heston Blumenthal

Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck Melbourne opened at Crown today. Here’s a sneak peek in pictures.

Read more about the restaurant opening in our interview with Heston Blumenthal.

Photography: Julian Kingma

Heston Blumenthal ready for opening day at The Fat Duck Melbourne at Crown.

Sweeping views of the Yarra.

Ironing out the details just before opening.

A close-up view of the banquette seating.

The calm before the storm.

The clock counting down the restaurant’s remaining time in Melbourne.

The Heston Blumenthal mosaic with chefs at the ready.

Prep time in the kitchen, Microplanes are go.

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