Neil Perry's Journey: From Mullet to Millionaire

0:00What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your entertainment and celebrity headlines. Neil Perry, the famous Australian chef, recently shared a throwback photo on Instagram from just before he opened his iconic restaurant, Rockpool. The 68-year-old Sydney native posed in the doorway during construction in late 1988, rocking a shoulder-length mullet that became his signature style back then. He launched Rockpool at age 31, in early 1989, and it quickly put him on the map in fine dining. Perry built a huge hospitality empire from there, attracting a-listers like Kevin Costner, Sylvester Stallone, El McPherson, and Helena, Christensen. In his post-caption, Perry looked back fondly, joking about old photos and news stories and how he thought he'd work hard for 10 years than retire. Instead, the success changed everything, leading to TV spots on shows like MasterChef Australia and even teaming up with Martha Stewart. Rockpool defined Australian hospitality for years, and in 2013, Perry moved it to a bigger

1:02spot in Sydney's central business district. He later served as culinary director for a group with 85 bars in restaurants across Sydney and Melbourne. By 2020, Perry stepped away after merging his company with another for about $65 million. He says he'll never retire now, since he loves the work, and it brings him so much joy. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com