{"id":54706,"date":"2026-07-21T00:05:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/54706\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:05:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:05:22","slug":"three-michelin-star-chef-bjorn-frantzen-sets-sights-on-australia-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/54706\/","title":{"rendered":"Three-Michelin-star chef Bj\u00f6rn\u00a0Frantz\u00e9n sets sights on Australia – hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swedish chef\u00a0Bj\u00f6rn\u00a0Frantz\u00e9n\u00a0\u2013 the only person in the world to achieve three Michelin stars for three restaurants\u00a0simultaneously \u2013 will open two restaurants in Australia\u2019s Crown Resorts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The move, together with\u00a0Frantz\u00e9n\u00a0Group, will see premium dining\u00a0concepts brought to both Crown Sydney and Crown Perth in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Frantz\u00e9n\u2019s three Michelin star restaurants are Frantz\u00e9n\u00a0in Stockholm,\u00a0Z\u00e9n\u00a0in Singapore, and FZN in Dubai. Known for his innovative\u00a0fusion of Nordic heritage, Asian influences, and French technique, his Australian ventures will draw on this legacy while embracing local produce and culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In Sydney,\u00a0\u00c9n\u00a0by Bj\u00f6rn\u00a0Frantz\u00e9n\u00a0will be a sky-high fine-dining experience with views across Sydney Harbour.\u00a0Set to open early next year, the restaurant will join Crown Sydney\u2019s lineup which includes\u00a0Nobu, Woodcut,\u00a0a\u2019Mare, and Golden Century. Further details, including more on the concept and menu, will be revealed in the coming months.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

In Perth,\u00a0Brasserie Astoria will open in 2027 within\u00a0Crown Towers in a space that has never before been seen by the public.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Frantz\u00e9n\u00a0says Australia has long been on his radar for its incredible produce and vibrant food culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCrown Sydney and Crown Perth offer the perfect stage to bring our vision to life, and I\u2019m excited to share our culinary philosophy with a new audience,\u201d says\u00a0Frantz\u00e9n.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Crown Sydney Chief Executive Officer Ken Janssen says they are\u00a0thrilled to welcome Bj\u00f6rn\u00a0Frantz\u00e9n\u00a0to Crown Sydney.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201c\u00c9n\u00a0represents a groundbreaking new era in Australian dining, and we are honoured to host a chef of\u00a0Frantz\u00e9n\u2019s\u00a0calibre,\u201d says Janssen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cGuests won\u2019t need a passport to experience this truly world-class immersive experience that reflects his signature style.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crown Perth Chief Executive Officer Brian Pereira says Brasserie Astoria continues the strong investment in Crown Perth and expansion of their range of offerings which range from casual meals at the Urban Food District to elevated fine dining.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re confident that sophisticated Perth and travelling diners will embrace one of the world\u2019s best restaurants in one of the world\u2019s leading hotels.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Frantz\u00e9n\u00a0Group\u2019s venture with Crown Resorts follows the announcement that\u00a0Victor Churchill is coming to Crown Melbourne in 2027 with a steak restaurant overlooking the\u00a0Yarra.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In Perth, Brasserie Astoria will be the biggest investment in the Crown property in a decade, joining the recently opened premium wine bar Gladstones, and the Urban Food District which features nine new dining venues and bars.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To join the waitlist to be notified when\u00a0reservations\u00a0become available\u00a0visit here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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