Press & venue links
The places.
The published story.
Explore editorial coverage and official venue pages. Historical articles describe the venues at the time they were written; current listings are a guide to the venues today.
Selected coverage
Shanklin Cafe, Hawthorn East
A look inside the Victorian terrace café, naming Francis, Johnny Chehade and Aboudy Yaacoub and describing its emphasis on consistent, approachable food.
Urban List · Venue guideA neighbourhood café in Hawthorn East
A guide to Shanklin’s courtyard, exposed-brick interior and breakfast menu.
The Penguin Eats · 19 August 2018Breakfast with a Middle Eastern influence
A food writer’s account of the menu and service. The article discloses an invitation from owner Francis.
Explore the venues
Straight to the source.
Julia’s · Ringwood North
Official venue website
Julia’s · Doreen
Official venue website
Shanklin · Hawthorn East
Official venue website
Franco & Co · Eltham
Official venue website
Dutton Garage · Richmond
Official Dutton Group website
Sources checked 21 September 2026. Ratings change, so this site links to the venues rather than presenting undated review totals. Current venue reviews do not independently verify historical operating results.
About the figures
Experience, with context.
The operating figures on this website were supplied by Francis Chehade. They include Julia’s team size and seating capacities, and Dutton Café’s historical weekly covers. They have not been independently audited.
Career roles and dates are based on Francis’s account; any difference from published coverage is noted on the track record page.
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