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MITCH ORR

Orr is one of the most creative chefs in Sydney right now. Not only is he innovative, often fusing Chinese, Italian and French flavours all in one dish, but he pulls it off. ACME, 60 Bayswater Rd, Rushcutters Bay 2011. 02 8068 0932. www. weareacme.com.au. TueFri from 6pm; Sat noon3pm & from 6pm.

LUKE POWELL

Sure, Powell has worked in some of the top fine diners in the country, but that didn't stop him giving it all up to cook meat in a smoker. It feels like he's found his place at LP's, and boy is he cooking some great food. LP's Quality Meats, 12-16 Chippen St, Chippendale 2008. 02 8399 0929. www.lpsqualitymeats.com. Tue-Sat 5-11pm.

BRENT SAVAGE

Savage is co-patron and chef of three of our favourite restaurants (Bentley, Monopole and Yellow). They're laid-back and unpretentious despite serving some of the most delicious food in town. Bentley Restaurant and Bar, 27 O'Connell St, Sydney 2000. 02 8214 0505. www.thebentley. com.au. Lunch Mon-Fri from noon; dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm.

FEDERICO ZANELLATO

Zanellato was once the head chef of Ormeggio in Mosman but it's his combination of Japanese/ Italian eats at his own restaurant that's breaking every mould there is. LuMi, 56 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont 2009. 02 9571 1999. www.lumidining. com. Fri-Sun noon-2.30pm; Wed, Thu, Sun 6-10pm; Fri, Sat 6-10pm.