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Sainyam Kapoor at Ish
Sainyam has packed a lot of experience into the ten years he has been working as a chef and he is keen for the Melbourne public to go beyond butter chicken and tikka masala and explore some other flavours. That’s what he is offering at newly opened Ish, a modern-ish and Indian-ish restaurant in Fitzroy.…
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Zane Heemi at Sibling
I think Zane was a little unsure of what he had struck when I swept into Sibling on a Monday afternoon and started quoting his blog to him. Conversation with a chef was going down some sort of monologue by the conversationalist track while the chef patiently listened. But Zane’s writing is superb and I…
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Martin Goffin at Red Gum BBQ
Martin and his wife, Melissa, are living the dream. They own and run Red Gum BBQ in Red Hill, a burgeoning foodie destination on the Mornington Peninsula. Martin wasn't always the pit master he is today. He worked for local government, but a visit to a barbecue joint just out of Miami sealed his fate.…
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Ikuei Arakane at Omi
Ikuei Arakane or Kinsan as he is affectionately known is a hard-working and passionate chef who has built a reputation for his commitment and energy. Long an advocate and event organiser for Iron Chf in Australia, Kinsan has been head chef in renowned Melbourne and Hobart restaurants and continues to lend his expertise to projects…
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Coskun Uysal at Tulum
When I walk into Tulum, Coskun greets me with a kiss on each cheek, “Turkish style”. Softly spoken, and welcoming, this is a man with a story to tell, and there is nothing I like more than a good story. As with all good stories (as far as I am concerned) this one involves childhood…
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Andrew Ibrahim at The Fish & Burger Co.
It's not very often I go to Doncaster. But Andrew Ibrahim is a Doncaster local and he knew what Doncaster needed; a cool place with great food and great service and which didn't mean a trip tp the city. Enter The Fish & Burger Co. a restaurant and bar which combines Andrew's background in hospitality,…
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Sandra Foti at Piccolina
Sandra and I sit outside the Piccolina on Smith Street in the warm sun with the bells from the passing trams competing with the really great music Sandra has on inside. I knew we would talk about gelato. I hadn’t really thought about us talking about the importance of family connections and persisting with tradition,…
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Sushil Aryal at Tokyo Tina
Sushil is the kind of person you talk to and come away feeling better for it. He has an infectious happiness and enjoyment of life and his chosen path that is soul filling. Having worked in an impressive line-up of restaurants with excellent chefs, Sushil has recently taken over the wheel at Tokyo Tina and…
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Kate Pratt at Gabriel
When I told Kate I needed a photo of her, she suggested sitting under the pride and joy of Gabriel owner, Andrew Skoullos, Patrick Dagg’s mixed media piece, King for Phillip. Perfect, really, that she has a halo-like crown hovering over her head, because talking to her, I couldn’t help but be caught up in her…
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Eddie Huynh at IKA8
When I called in to IKA8 for a chat, Eddie was trying out some summer flavours for his giant squid. Good timing, Jo. I got to try a delicious crunchy-battered giant squid on a stick with a refreshing pineapple and coriander salsa. Even better, I had a lovely chat about fine dining, Eddie’s mum, and…