Tara – Director

At the age of 12 I started as a Kitchen Hand and over 20 years on, I am still as loyal to the industry as the day I started. I have focused my career within the industry for the joy I feel in making people happy when they’re provided excellent food, cocktails, coffee and service. Seeing my customers walk away happy, makes me happy. I decided to invest into the regions finest wine bar because I love wine; the way that wine makers produce different blends and flavours with no one bottle being the same. The hospitality industry is by nature a social industry, and I want to give the region somewhere they can experience and enjoy the social aspect of sharing a special bottle with friends and family. In due time I hope to spread the love of wine found in Pinocchios to other areas within the Central Coast and eventually north, south and west to other capitals.  We want to hit the market hard and positive, and encourage others to open great establishments.

I also own and operate Motel Mezza in Wyong, The Pantry Cafe in Forresters Beach, Arancini AU and our newest edition - Little Miss Mezza at West Gosford.

I am passionate about bringing new and exciting concepts to the Central Coast and will continue to invest in this industry for as long as I can.