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Huw Kinch at Pyramid Valley Vineyards
Today I'm talking to Huw Kinch, Winemaker and Estate Manager at Pyramid Valley, a biodynamic winery in beautiful Waikari, North Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. I usually speak to chefs but I'm doing a series of special edition features showcasing New Zealand suppliers and producers to celebrate the launch of New Zealand…
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Hugh Sanderson at Custodian Kitchen & Bar Savarin
I first met Hugh Sanderson when I was writing about Bar Savarin, a very lovely wine bar which he recently opened with a gun hospo crew in Cheltenham. I loved the way Hugh talked then about the idea behind Savarin, which comes from French writer of gastronomy, Jean Brillat-Savarin who said, 'To invite people to…
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Matt Lambert at The Lodge Bar & Dining, Brisbane
Matt Lambert is a breath of fresh air. For all his accolades, awards and success, he's very down to earth and open. It helps that he has retained an excellent kiwi accent. At least, it helps for me. Matt is one of those chefs who always knew thats what he wanted to do. At 11…
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Remya Geminiani at Ned’s Bake
Ned's Bake had me at their "local European" branding. I think it is the French teacher in me. So then I was flicking through their Instagram and saw a lovely photo of Ned with head chef, Remya creating the week's dinner menu together at Middle Park. They have their arms around each other's shoulders and…
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Laurie Faget at Tapenade
Given that I love all things French and that I am particularly enamoured with the south of France, having lived there for a year, you can imagine my excitement at going to Tapenade to talk to Laurie Faget. Laurie and her fiance, Kevin Chassagne opened Tapenade in July last year having created a very provencal-feeling…
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Roger Lu at Laurus
Today I'm chatting to Roger Lu at Laurus in Carlton. I first met Roger last November when I wrote about Laurus for Broadsheet. Laurus is a sleek and sophisticated modern Chinese restaurant which was just about to open. I went down to Carlton after teaching all day at school to meet owner Boyang Fu and…
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Jo Corrigan and Matt Donnelly at Mushrooms Anonymous
Yesterday I drove north to chat to Jo Corrigan and Matt Donnelly out on the five acres they farm at Romsey. Romsey is 60 kilometres north of Melbourne and near Mt Macedon. The earth is a rich chocolate colour as a result of basaltic and volcanic lava flows and was the perfect place for Jo…
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Aidan Robinson at Chic de Partie
What an absolute pleasure to talk to Aidan Robinson from Chic de Partie. Aidan got in touch with me through Instagram and I am so happy he did. He is one of those chefs who so love what they do that it almost shines out of them. Aidan always knew he wanted to be a…
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Paula Delapenna at En Casa Cooking Space
What started as a blog and a way to connect to her family, friends and home country, Argentina, has become a thriving business for Paula Delapenna. Paula makes the famous Argentinian sweet treat, alfajores, and sells them online through her site, En Casa Cooking Space, and in markets around Melbourne. She also makes beautiful, rustic…
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Esca Khoo at Miss Mi, Mvenpick Hotel
Esca Khoo is a rising star, although he doesn't really know what to do with such accolades and the press coverage he has been receiving since he stepped into the head chef role at Miss Mi in the Movenpick Hotel. Esca is humble and self-aware and never imagined that he would be where he is…