Podcast Episodes

The Producers: Cecilia 'CC' Diaz-Petersen (CC's Kitchen) - sustainability, community and legacy

Cecilia 'CC' Diaz-Petersen grows one of Australia’s only commercial crops of wild hibiscus - also known as rosella - alongside an eclectic mix of Asi…

3 years ago

Craig Macindoe (Darling Crackles) - Change in the wind

After two decades of running his own restaurants, Craig Macindoe (Darling Crackles) saw a change in the restaurant industry - particularly in regards…

3 years ago

Fishtales: Ashley Prendergast (Austral Fisheries) - the love of her life

The life of a female working in the seafood industry can vary depending on her specific job and location. However, in general, women in the seafood i…

3 years ago

The Crackling: Giovanni Pilu (Pilu at Freshwater) - The best seller

There are many restaurants renowned for a signature dish. 

Some chefs see it as a blessing for repeat business, others see it as a curse of repetition…

3 years ago

Emile Avramides (Clove Lane) - Build it and they will come

Growing up in a food-loving family in the industry Emile Avramides (Clove Lane) had first hand experience of the ins and outs of restaurants. After w…

3 years ago

Over a Glass: Aleks Balodis (Siffredi’s Spaghetti Bar) - all things pasta and pinot

Aleks Balodis can be found swinging wine bottles at Siffredi’s Spaghetti Bar on most days of the week, unless it’s a Monday of course and then you’re…

3 years ago

Charlotte Martin (Lilac Wine) - From the dish bay to the dining room

It all started with washing dishes at the local RSL for a bit of cash, and cutting her teeth as a barista but little did Charlotte Martin (Lilac Wine…

3 years ago

The Producers: Donato Toce (Gelato Messina) - Cow to cone

It’s become one of the most celebrated gelato brands in the country, but Gelato Messina has stayed true to its roots, ethics and offering to ensure t…

3 years ago

Terry Robinson (Old Salt Distillery) - Distill your dreams

After a stellar career at some of Australia’s restaurants - the likes of Tetsuya’s, Quay and Sepia - Terry Robinson (Old Salt Distillery) needed a fr…

3 years ago

Fishtales: Markus Nolle (Southern Rock Lobster Fisherman, Apollo Bay) - celebrating the fishing & the catch

It’s not often that a corporate high flyers “sea change” results in a second career of fishing and seafood industry leadership. Markus Nolle is an ex…

3 years ago