Decribed as an ex-con take on Jaime Oliver’s fifteen, Brisbane’s ‘Conviction Kitchen’ will open next week for diners keen to participate in a unique concept.

The restaurant set to be the subject of a Channel Seven reality tv show will open to the public on Friday October 8, 2010  for diners keen to participate in a unique concept. Helmed by high-profile European Group executive chef Ian Curley and renowned Brisbane-based restaurant and events manager Lisa Parker, Conviction is located in the former Three Bistro space in Brisbane’s prestigious Emporium complex.

The unique concept is led by events manager Lisa Parker and European Group chef Ian Curley

Conviction Kitchen follows the redemptive journey of 12 ex-criminals – six in the kitchen, six on the floor – being given another chance as they learn the skills to successfully run a high-end restaurant. All profits from Conviction will go to charity.

Conviction will offer a unique fine dining experience and a menu based on The European’s elegant, continental fare. Conviction will be open five nights a week (Wednesday to Sunday) for a six week period, taking both bookings and walk-ins.

All patrons entering Conviction will be filmed for the program coming soon to Seven. The restaurant iis located at 55/ 1000 Ann St Fortitude Valley, Qld

Phone bookings can be made by calling (07) 3852 3135.