Restauranteur Maurice Terzini has split from his second wife Emma Addams.
Less than a year after their extravagant wedding in Bondi, the owner of the iconic Bondi Icebergs, 58, has parted ways with the Heart of Bone jewellery designer, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The couple celebrated their nuptials last November at the Bondi Icebergs venue, surrounded by their closest family and friends.
However, it is now understood that Terzini and his partner have since decided to go their separate ways.
Their intimate wedding a year ago was attended by a multitude of Sydney celebrities, including Angus McDonald and Connie Mitchell from Sneaky Sound System and Pip Edwards of PE Nation.
Less than a year after their extravagant wedding in Bondi, the owner of the iconic Bondi Icebergs, Maurice Terzini, has parted ways with wife Emma Addams. Both pictured
The couple celebrated their nuptials last November at the Bondi Icebergs venue, surrounded by their closest family and friends
Also in attendance were models Tyrone Dylan Susman and Hannah Elise, and the influential Sydney publicist, Maria Farmer.
A statement from the couple at the time read: ‘Mr and Mrs Terzini. In an intimate moment in a building site perched on top of the Pacific Ocean yesterday among our family and friends we celebrated love and unity. I DO’.
Terzini told Confidential at the time that Icebergs was the only wedding venue he considereed.
‘It wasn’t a site that we could have hired out to someone, We had to bring everything in,’ he said.
A statement from the couple at the time read: ‘Mr and Mrs Terzini. In an intimate moment in a building site perched on top of the Pacific Ocean yesterday among our family and friends we celebrated love and unity. I DO’
‘We wanted to do it there because it is my spiritual home. We didn’t have a kitchen, we cooked off a barbecue.
‘For us, it was just the fact we were able to be there, which was important. It was a beautiful day.’
Prior to their happy day, the restaurant mogul called the accessories designer his ‘soulmate’.
‘She’s the one. We’ve inherited a beautiful Brady bunch’ he told Confidential.
Prior to their happy day, the restaurant mogul called the accessories designer his ‘soulmate’
‘She’s the one. We’ve inherited a beautiful Brady bunch’ he told Confidential
Terzini admitted that he had ‘sacrificed my family for work’ but insisted things were different for him and Addams.
‘I’ve been separated three times but I’m in a beautiful relationship now with Emma’ he said earlier this year.
Bondi Icebergs, which is owned by first generation Australian Terzini, is known for its famous clientele, sweeping views and ‘high-end’ atmosphere.
Icebergs reopened just before Christmas last year after being closed for months for much needed repairs and upgrades.
Terzini admitted that he had ‘sacrificed my family for work’ but insisted things were different for him and Addams
‘I’ve been separated three times but I’m in a beautiful relationship now with Emma’ he said earlier this year
‘I’m 58. I was always going to pull the pin after 20 years, that was my line of sight,’ Terzini said recently.
‘With the restorations – that’s what we call it, rather than renovations – it’s just too beautiful to give away right now.
‘That really drove me in delivering this mark two. It’s not really a new Icebergs, it’s got some additions, we’ve repaired everything.
‘We’ve had to put a new roof on, OHS issues had become important. In the last week of service we had 37 leaks. We can’t have that. We’re not a café down the road.’
Earlier this year, the eatery was called out over a bowl of $68 pasta after a customer ranted about whether it’s ‘really worth it’.
Earlier this year, the eatery was called out over a bowl of $68 pasta after a customer ranted about whether it’s ‘really worth it’
Pictured at Icebergs: Friends and Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth with director Taika Waititi
P.E. Nation founder Pip Edwards is pictured at Bondi Icebergs – a famed celebrity hangout
Special K Gourmet, a self-described foodie from Sydney, said she was booking into the restaurant’s sunset session when she decided to take a look at the menu.
‘I get there is cost of living, I get cost of staff, and rent and all of that stuff goes in but is $68 for a bowl of pasta worth it?’ she asked.
The two pasta dishes which cost $68 include the ragu and the seafood spaghetti.
Terzini, who comes from humble beginnings and has long defended his position in the industry, told Daily Mail at the time that there are ‘many more options’ on the menu, not just the $68 pasta dishes.
‘Your choice if you want to spend ten or $1,000,’ he said.
‘In this climate is a $10,000 Chanel bag still worth it?’ he asked.
He also said the $68 price is ‘only for the Sunday menu’ and reflects the higher wages for the last day of the week.
He also said it ‘includes GST’ which should be considered by diners.
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is famed for its stunning views over Bondi Beach and the Pacific Ocean (pictured)
