Two top restaurants in Melbourne have gone into administration after struggling to make ends meet amid the cost of living crisis and crippling lockdowns.
Calia Australia, which serves modern Asian-inspired cuisine, called in insolvency experts on June 28.
The business was opened in 2016 and was popular with well-heeled Melburnians who adored its Michelin-starred inspired menu.
But the pressures of repeated lockdowns and soaring prices proved too much to bear and the company was forced into administration, the Herald Sun reports.
Jason Chang, who co-owns Calia with Ricky Thien, said his restaurants remained open while administrators work to strike a deal with parties that are owned money.
Similar to many small hospitality businesses in Melbou…
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