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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jono Castano gets serious with girlfriend Emily Ryder as they enjoy romantic New Zealand holiday - after making red carpet debut
Jono Castano and Emily Ryder are getting serious. The celebrity personal trainer and the glamorous influencer have headed off on a romantic vacation together after going public last month. The pair shared a series of intimate candid photos from their trip to Queenstown, New Zealand this week. Clearly a luxury getaway, the two enjoyed champagne at upmarket restaurants and took in the stunning views. They also played tourist together, checking out the stunning waterways and riding high in a cable car. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Queenstown, you took my breath away' Emily wrote in her caption alongside the series of photos. Jono and Emily went public with their romance at the launch of Bellevue Woolloomooloo restaurant in Sydney in May. The couple made their red carpet debut at the glitzy event, cuddling up for photos and packing on the PDA. Emily, 29, stunned in a semi sheer white top which she paired with a cream mini skirt which clung to her figure. The Love Triangle star carried a designer clutch in a soft off white tone and completed her look with heels that matched the purse. She added a chunky gold watch but otherwise skipped the accessories to let her outfit do the talking. Jono got the memo and chose complimentary tones of white in shirt and jeans, completing his look with sneakers. The trainer officially moved on from his fashion designer ex Nilofar Khirzad. Jono was earlier was spotted enjoying a romantic night out with Emily at the Sydney Opera House. In a moody black-and-white clip filmed during their outing, the couple looked completely smitten as they paused on a grand staircase under dramatic lighting. The pair have reportedly been dating for several months and are taking things 'very slowly'. Sources close to the couple say Jono and Emily bonded over their shared passion for fitness and adventure, and are often seen working out together. While the couple have kept their relationship relatively low-key until now, insiders claim they are 'absolutely smitten' and looking forward to spending even more time together. Jono's new romance comes after he was previously linked to Perth-based fashion designer Nilofar Khirzad, following his high-profile split from Simone Holtznagel. He and Simone dated for almost two years after meeting through Sydney's social scene and share a daughter Gia, one, together. The trainer, who owns the Acero fitness brand, remains one of Australia's most in-demand celebrity trainers, having worked with the likes of Rebel Wilson, Rita Ora and Michael Clarke. Castano abruptly ended his relationship with designer Nilofar in January after less than six months of dating. 'They've been over for weeks,' an inside told Daily Mail Australia at the time. 'Their relationship just ran its course.' Emily meanwhile rose to fame on Stan's hit dating series Love Triangle, where she was initially matched with Sam Fisher. Their relationship quickly soured after it was revealed that Sam had been secretly communicating with an ex-girlfriend named Hannah during filming, leading to a dramatic fallout on the show. Emily later spoke out about the betrayal, stating, 'The lies were so detailed, you couldn't even write this.
The Age
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Is that legal?' Hospo identities share weirdest customer requests
Antoine Moscovitz handled plenty of edible exotica working in the Paris kitchen of legendary French chef Alain Ducasse, but the most unusual request of his career came from a Sydney diner who asked if he'd whip up a possum dish. Difficult requests, intriguing orders and just plain weird queries are a daily challenge for our chefs, waiters and bartenders. And Australia's best have to keep on their toes, because they might be called on to puree steak frites in a blender or asked to make a cocktail with breast milk, or accommodate a diner who wants to wield a sword at dinner. But back to that possum. Moscovitz, who recently opened French-Japanese restaurant Bellevue Woolloomooloo in Sydney, said the request for a marsupial main course came not at the new venue on Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, but from a regular customer at his Glebe restaurant, Bellevue Cottage. 'They wanted a private function for 50 people,' he said. With possum the star of the show, Moscovitz's first thought was, 'Is that legal?' He briefly pondered practical matters, like how you'd even cook it? 'I'm guessing like a rabbit,' he said.
Sydney Morning Herald
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Is that legal?' Hospo identities share weirdest customer requests
Antoine Moscovitz handled plenty of edible exotica working in the Paris kitchen of legendary French chef Alain Ducasse, but the most unusual request of his career came from a Sydney diner who asked if he'd whip up a possum dish. Difficult requests, intriguing orders and just plain weird queries are a daily challenge for our chefs, waiters and bartenders. And Australia's best have to keep on their toes, because they might be called on to puree steak frites in a blender or asked to make a cocktail with breast milk, or accommodate a diner who wants to wield a sword at dinner. But back to that possum. Moscovitz, who recently opened French-Japanese restaurant Bellevue Woolloomooloo in Sydney, said the request for a marsupial main course came not at the new venue on Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, but from a regular customer at his Glebe restaurant, Bellevue Cottage. 'They wanted a private function for 50 people,' he said. With possum the star of the show, Moscovitz's first thought was, 'Is that legal?' He briefly pondered practical matters, like how you'd even cook it? 'I'm guessing like a rabbit,' he said.
