Sydney restaurateur Rebecca Yazbek is bringing her restaurant Nomad to Queensland by taking over the site of iconic Gerard’s. Multiple outlets report that Nomad’s move expands Yazbek’s operating portfolio to a third state, following earlier projects in other parts of Australia.
The articles describe this as another major step in Yazbek’s broader business expansion. They link the Queensland announcement to wider public attention around her household, noting that her partner has recently made national news. While the outlets focus on different local angles tied to their readership, they converge on the same core details: Nomad is the new tenant, Gerard’s is the previous operator at the location, and the move represents further growth for Yazbek’s restaurant group into Queensland.