Podcast Episodes

Kumar Mahadevan (Abhi’s, Sydney) - The guru of Indian Downunder

We’ve talked about the modern influence of Indian food in Australia a few times on Deep in the Weeds but few have had the impact of today’s guest. Ku…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Producers: Carly Baker-Burnham (Bonnie Doone Organic Beef) - Winds of change

Carbon neutral climate positive agriculture is not the first thing many people think of when it comes to cattle farming but in Queensland Carly Baker…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

James Gallagher (Zengal Hospitality) - Luck of the Irish

In Australia whenever we think of Irish hospitality we generally think of pubs, but there is an operator among the key figures shaping how Irish hosp…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Over a Glass: Sophie Conte (Tregole Estate) - a great time to be a winemaker

Sophie Conte is the winemaker of Tregole Estate, located in the Chianti Classico region.

She joins me today, to tell me about life in Tuscany and wor…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Margie Harris - A true independent

Margie Harris is part of one of Australia’s most dynamic hospitality duos. From the days of the golden era of Adelaide’s restaurant scene to creating…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coskun Uysal (Tulum, Melbourne) - Ten out of ten

Ten years in business is amazing for any restaurant, let alone one that has pushed the boundaries and changed the conversation for a cuisine down und…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Over a Glass: Joch Bosworth (Battle of Bosworth, McLaren Vale) - crafting high quality organic wines

Joch Bosworth is the founder of Battle of Bosworth winery in McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Alongside his partner Louise Hemsley-Smith they…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jeff Schroeter (Darling Glebe) - Back home

What’s it like letting go of a venue for other opportunities, only to return a few years later with full control? We catch up with journeyman Jeff Sc…

5 months ago

Dave Pynt (Burnt Ends, Singapore) - Can stand the heat

Mastering the humble Aussie backyard BBQ is a rite of passage downunder, but how do you elevate that and foster nuances that help take a restaurant t…

5 months ago

Over a Glass: Rudi Bauer (Quartz Reef, NZ) - dedication, enthusiasm, and talent

Rudi Bauer is an Austrian-born winemaker who has made his home in Central Otago, New Zealand. As the winemaker and artisan behind Quartz Reef, his de…

5 months, 1 week ago