‘I can taste what I’m drawing’: Why this chef sketches his meals first

People say food is art, says Ross Lusted, but he reckons it’s craft. The regular Other Passions column appears in the upcoming July issue, out on June 30.

Matthew DrummondAFR Magazine editor

Jun 23, 2023 – 7.53am

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Ross Lusted is a chef and the owner of Woodcut, Crown Sydney. He’s 55 and lives in Paddington, NSW.

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Matthew DrummondAFR Magazine editorMatthew Drummond edits AFR Magazine, our premium monthly inserted magazine that covers business, politics, fashion, design, food and wine, and is home to the Rich List, Young Rich List and the Power lists.