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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…
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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…