Two popular restaurants in prime Melbourne locations have been forced into administration over Victoria’s cost of living crisis and repeated lockdowns.
Calia Australia, which operates eateries at Emporium and Chadstone, as well as a speciality food and drinks business, has placed itself in voluntary administration.
City of Melbourne councillor Jason Chang, who co-owns the restaurants with businessman Ricky Thien, informed customers in an emotional social media post.
‘I am going to post a raw and honest post that is straight from the heart but I believe I need to share it so others know it is ok to go through what I am going through,’ he wrote on LinkedIn.
Calia Australia, which operates eateries at Emporium and Chadstone, has placed itself in voluntary administration. Melbourne councillor Jason Chang (pictured with wife Clara), who co-owns the restaurants with businessman Ricky Thien, told customers in an emotional post
Calia Australia opened its first restaurant in 2016 o much fanfare after revealing an Asian-inspired menu created by Michelin Star chef Francisco Javier Araya
‘Mental health has always had a social stigma, especially in Asian culture, but it really shouldn’t be.
‘I recently broke down in City…