Lazy Suzie gets Lucky

The reviews have been good for new Stanley Street arrival Lazy Suzie, but not everyone approves of its name. "Lazy Susan's Comedy Den in Brisbane has sent us a legal letter saying we've infringed on its trademark. There's no point fighting it, so we're changing the name to Lucky Suzie," co-owner Derek Puah says.

Ex Vue de monde head chef Cory Campbell has joined Reserve Wine Bar in his home town of Newcastle. Reserve's new executive chef moved back to Newcastle last year with the long-term dream of opening Newcastle's first three-hat restaurant.

Glebe Point Diner founding chef Alex Kearns continues to expand his Sydney food interests, which already include a home-delivered meal start-up. Kearns has added a new eatery to his portfolio, nabbing Bonython Cafe in Paddington.

Rockpool Bar & Grill senior sous chef Ben Sitton is headed down the hill to Ivy as the new head chef at Italian restaurant Uccello.