Conversations
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Bruno Carreto at Los Hermanos
Born in Mexico City, Bruno Carreto moved to Melbourne when he was 9 years old. With a desire to bring a little piece of authentic Mexico to Melbourne, he learned the art of taco making with the taquero of Mexico and opened Los Hermanos in Brunswick five years ago. Hi Bruno. Now you opened Los…
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Josh James at Vegie Bar
The Vegie Bar is an institution In Fitzroy, a forerunner of the ‘vegie’ restaurants. I had a chat at the end of 2014 to head chef, Josh James, a gentle giant with a huge amount of respect for his team and for the food they create together. Josh no longer works at Vegie Bar. How…
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Sean Marshall at The Surly Goat
When I spoke to Sean back in 2014, he was Head Chef at Hell of the North, a French-inspired restaurant in Fitzroy named for the gruelling Paris-Roubaix bike race. What made you become a chef? I used to be a butcher and I’ve always loved working with meat. I thought that being a chef was…
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Paul Tyas at Grosvenor Hotel
Paul Tyas grew up in Frankston, but speaks with a slight London accent. Paul loves cooking with premium meat and is happy when people refer to him as the meat man. He says just wants to cook good beef and clearly that's what he does, given the awards he has collected along the way. He…
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Martin Beck at Dr Marty’s Crumpets
Martin Beck makes crumpets. And, although he 'kinda fell into it', he makes them very well and has a strong following in Melbourne cafes. Hi Martin. Let’s start with how you got into food. Well now quite a while ago I finished Year 12 and got into Uni, but didn’t really think that study was…
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David Murphy at Mezzanine Food and Wine
When I sat down with David Murphy at the end of 2015, he was the head chef at Bar Nonno. It's just the kind of restaurant you want in your neighbourhood. A thoughtful and delicious menu, vast selection of wine and one of those convivial bricky atmospheres that dining out memories are made from. The kitchen…
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Dean Fouritz at Street Talk Espresso
Dean Fouritz loves cooking and bringing people together through food. His cafe, Street Talk Espresso might be slightly off the main drag, but there is a steady stream of regulars who come for the delicious food and coffee and the warm, friendly service. Where does your love of food and cooking come from? It’s definitely in…
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Scott Blomfield at Grub Food Van
A kitchen lifer, chef Scott Blomfield has come through the ranks the old-fashioned way – working his way up from dishes in Auckland to running his own kitchen in Melbourne. After stints at Sails, The Commons, and Auckland's pioneering Cru at Sale St., Scott crossed the ditch and landed at Andrew McConnell's Supernormal. He then took over the kitchen at Mighty Boy Eatery. Now at Grub…
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Golf Laovanich at Spring & Summer
Having worked for Chin Chin, Kong and Hawkers Hall, Golf Laovanich has become known for perfecting his ‘balance of flavours’. His new restaurant Spring & Summer has a fun and punchy menu that brings together the freshest taste of Asian cuisine. The menu will change seasonally and is designed to combine a selection of 3-4 dishes to…
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Kim Maree Moore at Botherambo
Formerly of Seamstress, Patbingsoo, Chow City, MoVida and Tenpin, Kim-Maree Moore took over the reins of Richmond’s Botherambo a year ago and has been cooking up a storm ever since. What made you become a chef? I’ve always had a love of cooking; since I was a child. Our family ate out a lot. My…