Conversations
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Mariana Chedid at Brulee Patisserie
Mariana Chedid is an exquisite patissiere. She also wants to change the world for the better, starting with the people she meets on her life journey as well as those she works with and who come into Brulee Patisserie in Port Melbourne. Mariana discovered a love for cooking by accident when she was working in…
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Martin Goffin at Red Gum BBQ
I spoke to Martin Goffin about 4 years ago and it was a pleasure driving out to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula again to see how he is going and whats happening now for Red Gum BBQ. Originally from the east coast of England, Martin discovered a love for barbecue through his American-born wife,…
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Adam Mumford at Soult
Today I'm talking to Adam Mumford from Soult, salt with soul, a premium flavoured salt that gives back to the community. 100% of their profits go to Mental Health Charities or Foundations that focus on post suicide support and suicide prevention. In Australia, this is Standby and Mental Wheels and Healthy Heads in Trucks and…
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James Gibson at Afloat Viva Mexico
James Gibson is the loveliest man. He exudes warmth, friendliness and absolute passion for food and chef life. Originally from Leeds, James got into the kitchen as a way to get out of school and hasnt looked back. After six years working for the Arbory crew and working his way up through the ranks, he…
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Anthony Femia at Maker and Monger
Anthony Femia is a cheesemonger. Not just any cheesemonger, but an internationally recognised cheesemonger who regularly sets off on wandering cheesemonger trips around the world and in 2018 was the first Australian cheesemonger to be invited to the caves of Marcel Petite in the Jura mountains in France to select his very own flavour profile…
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Dev Gandhi at Abbioccooo
I feel very lucky to get to talk to incredible chefs, most of them with many year's experience in the industry. I often ask chefs what their advice would be to people at the start of their career and I have heard so many gems. It seems apt then, every now and then to chat…
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David Zhou at Oriental Teahouse
What a divine experience to talk to David Zhou at Oriental Teahouse in South Yarra on the eve of their 20th birthday celebrations. David is softly spoken with a wealth of wisdom and knowledge about his teas, hospitality and people. While we spoke, I was treated to a glorious pot of David's calm concentration tea,…
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Dale Kemp at Convoy
Dale Kemp began his cooking career back home in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Although he had always been aware of and interested in the fact his grandmother was a great cook – she had a huge garden and grew fruit and vegetables throughout the year he didnt think about becoming a chef until he got an…
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Adrian Richardson at La Luna Bistro
I went in to chat to Adrian Richardson at La Luna Bistro on a rainy Saturday afternoon when a wedding lunch was winding up in the downstairs dining room and the staff were prepping for evening service. Longstanding restaurant manager, Linda thrust a glass of wine into my hand and Adrian and I went for…
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Oliver Hughes at Henrietta
I was invited to lunch at Henrietta and I had the best time. Henrietta is the shiny new kid on the block in Windsor. And when I say shiny, it really is. The fit out is all glorious rich blues and sparkling silver accents. Owners Ibby Moubadder and Jorge Farah opened their first Middle Eastern…