Podcast Episodes

Emma D'Alessandro (Cognoscenti Food and Wine, Belgrave Dandenong Ranges) - The heart of the kitchen

A true culinary force whose passion for food began with her Italian heritage. Emma D'Alessandro’s (Cognoscenti Food and Wine, Belgrave Dandenong Rang…

6 months ago

Over a Glass: Ed Carr (House of Arras) - A pioneer of fine wine

Ed Carr is a bit of an enigma, there is no one quite like him. Chief winemaker at the House of Arras, Ed has quite literally put the buzz into the Au…

6 months, 1 week ago

Zac Young (Kita, Canberra) - All-nighter

Today, we're talking with Zac Young, the visionary behind Canberra's only overnight café, Kita. A café open 6pm-6am and feeding shift-workers, party …

6 months, 1 week ago

Alexander Kelly (Baba's Place, Corner 75) - Community hubs

Today, we are joined by Alexander Kelly, a restaurateur dedicated to revitalizing local institutions.

As the co-owner of Baba's Place, he has a deep…

6 months, 1 week ago

Over a Glass: Dylan Grigg (Vinya Vella) - devoted guardian of the vine

Dylan Grigg is a viticulturist and devoted guardian of the vine. Through his consultancy, Meristem Viticulture, and his own label, Vinya Vella, he ha…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tim Greaves (Chef Consultant) - More with less

What happens when a fine dining chef discovers a new passion? Chef Tim Greaves shifted his focus from exclusive kitchens to a mission of sustainabili…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Calum Horn (Longplay Bistro) - Garage days re-visited

From Edinburgh to Spain and now to the heart of South Australia, our guest today is a chef whose culinary path is as rich and flavourful as his cooki…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Over a Glass: Andrew Caillard MW (The Australian Ark) - grace, humility, and honour

Andrew Caillard MW is the embodiment of a true wine professional. He carries himself with grace, humility, and honour, and holds a global reputation …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jess Gregory, (Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie, Newcastle) - Reading the room

How do you create a venue that fulfils your dreams of a restaurant and acts as a kind of love letter to diners. A venue that become a part of the com…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Harry Kapoulas (Harry Kapoulas, Cronulla) - Gone rogue

Homer Rogue Taverna is a gritty, raw Athenian eatery that's challenging Sydney's fine-dining scene with its laidback, casual approach. Today’s guest,…

6 months, 3 weeks ago