How a beef-loving Argentinean chef fell for Australia’s seafood

After growing up where dining options were limited, Santiago Socrate has found a new food focus that has swept him away.

Harvest head chef Santiago Socrate. Kitti Gould

Jill DupleixFood writer

Updated Jan 27, 2021 – 12.24pm, first published at 10.35am

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When Santiago Socrate arrived from Argentina and walked into the sea near Byron Bay, he was so taken by the rolling of the surf against the golden sand that he immediately felt sad.

“All I could think is what a shame that I am going to get used to this,” says the tall, tousle-haired chef. “Nobody should ever take this for granted.”