Head Chef, our Jefe, Pablo Stuardo Arismendi was named the BEST CHEF IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY at this years Hospitality NT Gold Plate Awards.
Pablo is our mastermind in the kitchen creating great fusion food and bringing traditional flavours with some exciting twists. We hope to see you for a bite to eat soon!
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Huge Congratulations to our 2024 Gold Plate Chef of the Year, Pablo Stuardo from Bar Kokomo!
In an incredibly challenging and tightly contested competition, Pablo’s deep passion for NT produce and seafood saw him earn this prestigious award. Not only did he excel in the practical component, but he also achieved top marks in the exam hosted by the @Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs.Inc – General Public
Make sure to check out Bar Kokomo’s menu, located in Darwin CBD, where Pablo’s Caribbean and South American is an absolute gem!
A big thank you to Jason, Charles Darwin University, the Australian Culinary Federation Northern Territory Chapter, and the Australian Institute of TechnicalChefs.Inc – General Public for your invaluable support in elevating this competition to such a high standard.”
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"Off the Florida Keys, There's a place called Kokomo, That's where you wanna go, To get away from it all, Bodies in the sand, Tropical drink melting in your hand, We'll be falling in love, To the rhythm of a steel drum band, Down in Kokomo" 