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Soon Lim at Vaporetto
Soon Lim is originally from Kuching, on the Borneo island of East Malaysia, but went to Christchurch, New Zealand at 15 years old to study at high school and then on to Canterbury University. After giving Civil Engineering a red hot go for two years, enter a plot twist and explanations to his parents because…
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Stefan Armentano at Small French Bar
When I went to the Bastille Day French Festival in Federation Square a couple of weeks ago, I was captivated by a video showing Stefan Armentano making ratatouille at his Small French Bar in Footscray. If you're a friend of the podcast or website and have listened to or read a few, you have probably…
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Ollie Chan Chan at Motte
I went over to Yarraville to chat to Ollie on a sunny Saturday morning. I arrived near the end of his 9.00 10.30am bakery pop-up and the queue did not get any smaller until just after 10.30am. I had seen a video of Ollie talking about his patisserie, Motte, at the Bastille Day French festival…
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Gareth Whitton at Tarts Anon
I was lucky enough to chat to Gareth and his partner Catherine at Tarts Anon for Broadsheet right before their Cremorne shop opened for dine-in customers. I probably picked the worst time to hit up Gareth for my own chef chat, given they have only just opened a second shop in Collingwood and they have…
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Adrian Li & Danny Natoli at La Madonna
I'm a big fan of La Madonna in the Next Hotel on Little Collins Street. I love the glorious golden chandelier hanging in the spiral stairwell. I love the dining room that manages to feel cosy and enveloping despite its size and I love the story behind the name. When Danny Natoli first walked into…
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Neil Rocke at The Commons Collective
When I went in to talk to Neil Rocke at The Commons Collective in Ormond Hall, a beautiful art deco complex with various venues like the Moubray Bar, Rose Garden, Conservatory, Chapel and more, I actually felt as though I had stepped back in time in the hall which has the most beautiful wooden panelling…
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Michael Smith at Hubert Estate
When I spoke to Michael Smith for a Broadsheet article about Hubert Estate in the Yarra Valley, I knew I needed to hear more. Michael has worked at a number of excellent places over the years, including Jacques Reymond, Tonka, Mamsita, and the way he talks about the food he is putting up at Quarters…
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Angus Brown at Arepa
I recently had a chat to Angus Brown, one of the co-founders of Arepa (Ah-re-pa), a brain drink from Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the third in a series of special edition features showcasing New Zealand suppliers and producers to celebrate the launch of New Zealand Trade & Enterprise's 2022 Made with Care campaign in…
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Khristina Mulyono at HER
Khristina Mulyono didn't always want to be a chef but when she moved to Melbourne from Indonesia, studying was a way in. She already had a degree in English Literature and a teaching career under her belt so she thought, why not try something else, and embarked on a career as a pastry chef. From…
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Sarah Bonoma at Dancing Sands Gin
Today I'm talking to Sarah Bonoma from Dancing Sands Gin in Golden Bay, Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the second in a series of special edition features showcasing New Zealand suppliers and producers to celebrate the launch of New Zealand Trade & Enterprise's 2022 Made with Care campaign in Australia. A global initiative designed to…