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Claire Van Vuuren (Bloodwood, Sydney) - Heartbeat of Newtown

Fri, 30 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000

Newton is one of the most vibrant hospitality hubs in Sydney with just about every cuisine in earth on offer. But there is one restaurant, Bloodwood, that not only paved the way for elevated dining, but has stood the test of time and become a hub of the community too. Owner and chef Claire Van Vuuren joins us to share yarns from an incredible innings, with many more to come.

https://bloodwoodnewtown.com

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Aiden Stevens (Eleven Barrack) - Quiet achiever

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000

The Bentley Group is one of the most influential hospitality offerings of the last two decades downunder, with a throng of unique personalised restaurants. Although he shies away from the limelight, Group Executive Chef Aiden Stevens took us behind the scenes to share how he gets the best out of his team to keep customers coming back.

https://www.bentleyrestaurantgroup.com.au/elevenbarrack

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Annita Potter (Viand) - My time

Sat, 10 May 2025 02:39:00 -0000

After years working one of the world’s great proponents of Thai, Annita Potter (Viand) decided to return to Australia and take diners on her own journey through Thai cuisine through a different lense. The result is a dining experience where the guests and the food are the show in equal measure.

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Luke Powell ( LP’s Quality Meats) - The sausage king

Fri, 02 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000

One of the country’s most influential chefs hung up the whites and donned a butcher’s apron and soon enough obtained a cult following. We catch up with former Tetsuya’s head chef and now LP’s Quality Meats maestro Luke Powell to hear his story, some tricks and tips on making the best charcuterie and what it takes to transition a career.

https://lpsqualitymeats.com

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Marco Balzanelli (Four Bees and Balzanelli Smallgoods) - Through the family

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0000

It all started on the Balzanelli family homestead where traditions and smallgoods has been passed down the generations. Marco Balzanelli (Four Bees and Balzanelli Smallgoods) is at the helm of this extraordinary third-generation strong smallgoods specialist and joins us to share yarns of the family and the art of great charcuterie.

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Wayne Algar (The Inn, Ainslie) - Elevated dining

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0000

Pub restaurants have changed dramatically in the last decade or so, but it’s tricky to find the right balance between pub grub and an elevated dining offering. We catch up with Wayne Algar (The Inn, Ainslie) who is leading the team of on the first floor of one of Canberra’s best pubs.

https://www.edgarsinn.com.au/theinn

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Louis Couttoupes (Onzieme) - Old is new

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:52:43 -0000

He left the public service and followed his love of food, and now Louis Couttoupes (Onzieme) has one of the most dynamic and exciting restaurants in Canberra. He joins us to share his gifted approach to cooking over fire and old school hospitality.

https://www.onzieme.com.au/

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Eli Bailey (Dewsbury Pork) - Preserving the breed

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:53:10 -0000

It all started when Eli Bailey (Dewsbury Pork) was collecting firewood from a neighbour who offered him some pigs. Now after years of hard work he is dedicated to preserving and promoting the Hampshire and Duroc breeds and their genetics within Australia.

https://www.dewsburyspork.com.au/

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Mal Hanslow (Pilot and Such and Such) - New wave

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:13:47 -0000

He is one of the most talented young chefs in the country, but Mal Hanslow (Pilot and Such and Such) is also one of the most humble. He’s not only showing restraint beyond his years, he’s inspiring his young team to do special things in the nation’s capital.

https://www.andsuchandsuch.com/

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Martin Boetz (Shortgrain, Brisbane) - Head north

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0000

One of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, Martin Boetz (Shortgrain) has had pork at the centre of many of his creations in the kitchen. After years wowing Sydneysiders with Longrain, and putting on feasts to remember in the Hawksbury he’s now making his mark on the Brisbane landscape – and Brisbanites can’t get enough of him.

https://www.shortgrain.com.au/

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Damon Porter (Saison Smallgoods) - Well hung

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0000

After dabbling with smallgoods as a chef, Damon Porter (Saison Smallgoods) took a leap of faith and chanced his arm on a career detour as a charcutier. The shift has been nothing short of monumental, with his smallgoods considered some of the best in Australia.

https://saisonsmallgoods.com.au/

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Javier Cordina (Moda Restaurant) - In the blood

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0000

Renowned for his unwavering dedication to quality produce, Javier Cordina (Moda Restaurant) meticulously selects the freshest ingredients each morning, personally visiting local markets to ensure only the best finds its way onto his plates. His pork creations are no different, where he uses local pigs and best in class produce of the day to create something special.

https://www.modarestaurant.com.au/

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Ryan Carlson (Agnes, Brisbane) - Over the embers

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:51:00 -0000

Cooking over fire is the most primal form of cookery, but it also demands instinct, awareness and a willingness to read the elements and produce accordingly. Ryan Carlson (Agnes) is leading the kitchen of one of Australia’s most exciting establishments where they have an exciting pork program that challenges the team to think differently when cooking pork over fire.

https://anyday.com.au/agnes-venue-page

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Vaughn Schultz (Schultz Family Farm) - The good life

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0000

The Schultz Family Farm has been operating since 1894, with the fifth generation currently growing up on the property and raising pigs. Vaughn Schultz is passionate about ethical husbandry and believes animals deserve to be treated with appreciation and respect. The animals have constant access to the outdoors; forest and pasture, to turn stones, dig in soil and wallow, to see the sky and express natural instincts. This amazing natural environment and a quality diet is the key to flavour.

https://www.schultzfamilyfarms.com.au/

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Brendan Fong (Hubert) - Trot on

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0000

It’s not uncommon to see signature dishes in the spotlight, but rarely do we see a hero dish using an animals extremities so widely championed in the media as we have with today’s guest Brendan Fong (Hubert) who has put pig’s totters well and truly in the spotlight.

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The Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network Christmas Special - Stocking fillers

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0000

It’s the Deep in the Weeds podcast network Christmas episode and we’ve rounded up all our hosts - Dani Valent, Shanteh Wale, John Susman and Anthony Huckstep for a good old chin wag on the year that was, what were hoping for in 2024 and a few Christmas yarns too. Tune in!

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Luke Jensen (Meat Cellar,Toowoomba) - Collaboration is king

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:51:48 -0000

Many people agree that bacon possess one of the most alluring aromas and eating experiences on the planet, but how do you make the world’s best? For Luke Jensen at Meat Cellar in Toowoomba Queensland, it’s all about decades on the tools and a collaborative work environment.

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Shaun Blenkiron (Gumshire Pork) - Betting on a breed

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0000

There are many pig breeds farmed in Australia, all delivering very different culinary experiences. For Shaun Blenkiron (Gumshire Pork) and his family, The Hampshire breed is central to their farm and business.

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https://www.hogget.com.au/

Trevor Perkins (Hogget Kitchen) - The real kitchen

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Local, seasonal and sustainable food is central to many regional restaurants. And for Trevor Perkins (Hogget Kitchen) a nose to tail approach when it comes to meat and fish preparation is not only at the core of their local sustainability ethos, it’s just the tip of the I ever too.

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Peter Mastro (Saluministi) - Pork is at the heart of panino

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:28:43 -0000

In Australia the humble sandwich is part and parcel of many diets. But when it comes to sandwiches Italy’s panino and its many iterations are hard to beat. For Peter Mastro, the vision of his Panino bar began as a child.

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Adrianne De Jesus Davo (Luna, Canberra) - Finding your voice

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Showcasing the culinary offerings from one’s heritage and presenting them in a modern context are a common feature of many restaurants in Australia. For chef Adrianne De Jesus Davo (Luna, Canberra), the chance to re-imagine food with complex umami flavours or fun twists is getting her recognised far and wide.

https://lunabar.com.au

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Adam D’Sylva (Decca and Boca Gelato) - Best of both worlds

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Growing up in a mixed family with different heritage and cultures is not uncommon to most people in Australia, but what impact does that have on a career and approach as a chef? For Adam D’Sylva (Decca and Boca Gelato) it’s about embracing the beauty of it all and nuancing it to create the best possible dining experience.

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https://www.gooraliefreerangepork.com.au

Charisse Ladner (Gooralie Free Range Pork) - Pig’s paradise

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Born and raised for their entire lives in a stress-free, natural outdoor environment – Gooralie pigs are free to roam 24 hours a day and live their best lives. For farmer Charisse Ladner it’s an environment that also produces incredible pork too.

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https://www.echovalley.com.au

Randal Breen (Eco Valley Farm) - Express your inner pig

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0000

At Eco Valley Farm pigs are pasture raised in small groups and rotationally grazed in a combination of open grazing grass country and native forest bushland. Farmer Randal Breen believes this results in happy, healthy pigs that are free to express their inner piggyness.

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Helen Jones (Happy Pig Farm) - Happy accident

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Many pig farmers are 2nd or third generation, some get into it to be on the land, and others because they love pigs, but for Helen Jones and her husband Grant from Happy Pig Farm, it was a happy accident.

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https://lululadelizia.com.au

Joel Valvasori (Lulu La Delizia) - The Venetian spice trail

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Pasta is one of the most beautiful crafts in the world and one of many gastronomic gifts from Italy. And for Joel Valvasori (Lulu La Delizia) specialising in the premium fresh pasta and the delights of Friuli and the Venetian spice route sets his restaurant apart from the pack.

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https://www.instagram.com/robkabboord/

Rob Kabboord (Surly Goat) - Pull back, move forward

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0000

When chefs are young they’re often eager to impress, do a little too much to dishes and over-work produce to stand out on the plate. As renowned chef Rob Kabboord has matured he’s realised the true mastering of your craft lies in restraint and bringing maximum flavour to each and every dish.

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Jason Saxby (Raes on Wategos) - Take your own road

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Working at a restaurant with a profound signature dish can have a lasting impact on a chef. For Jason Saxby (Raes on Wategos), the hero suckling pig he mastered at Pilu lives on in spirit as he carves his own path in northern NSW.

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https://www.bankstownsports.com/cantonkitchen

Jason Chan (Canton Kitchen) - Bigger is better

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:18:26 -0000

Feeding a lot of people at a high standard takes a special person, and a big team. But for Jason Chan (Canton Kitchen), it’s become his forte as the young chef continues to push the limits on what’s possible when you set your mind to it.

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https://dominiquerizzo.com/index-2/

Dominique Rizzo - Food is life

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0000

It’s often talked about trying to find life/work balance in the food industry. But given the nourishing, community and connecting element of food, it’s hard not to let it encapsulate your life. For Dominique Rizzo food is everything, and her immersion into food has lured many people along for the ride.

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https://beechmontestate.com.au

Simon Furley (The Paddock) - Hyper Local

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Taking things to the nth degree, nose to tail and a more sustainable approach has become the mantra du jour, but for Simon Furley (The Paddock) implementing protocols and being creative in the kitchen to fulfil that ethos is one of the joys of the trade.

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Massimo Mele (Peppina, Grain of Silos) - Making your family proud

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:10:49 -0000

Growing up in his family’s restaurant Massimo Mele (Peppina, Grain of Silos) could have felt a career in food was probably inevitable. But he hasn’t taken the move lightly. After plying his craft in Sydney and Melbourne, he returned to his home state Tasmania where he’s helping take Tasmania into a new culinary era.

https://massimomele.com

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https://www.munrosqualitymeats.com.au

Craig Munro (Munro’s Quality Meats) - Over generations

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0000

There aren’t many careers these days where generation after generation follows in the footsteps of their ancestors. Where skills, knowledge and tricks of the trade are passed on to the next generation, and taken forward into a new era, but for 3rd generation butcher Craig Munro (Munro’s Quality Meats), it’s what lured him in.

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https://www.instagram.com/trupunx/?hl=en

Anna Ugarte (Chef) - Immerse yourself

Fri, 26 May 2023 18:00:00 -0000

There are many that have dreams and aspirations of becoming a chef. Of rising the ranks and getting the opportunity to express themselves on the plate and bring joy, through food, to people’s lives. For Anna Ugarte the journey of discovering herself on the plate finds her in some of the most amazing restaurants on the planet.

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https://www.instagram.com/lukeleyson/?hl=en

Luke Leyson (Goodwood Quality Meats) - the world is your pork oyster shoulder

Fri, 19 May 2023 18:00:00 -0000

A career in food is alluring for many. Some find their place on the tools and learning the art and craft of butchery, and there are some, like Luke Leyson, that hone those skills and take on the world.

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https://megalongrestaurant.com.au

Colin Barker (Megalong) - Fins, scales and pigs tails

Fri, 12 May 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Chef Colin Barker (Megalong) spent years at the Boathouse as one of the countries best fish cooks, but now in the Megalong Valley he’s exploring land-based proteins much more, and in particular the whole pig.

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https://www.martinsridgefarm.com.au

Ian Martin (Martin's Ridge Farm) - From plate to paddock

Fri, 05 May 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Sustainably farmed free-range pork is something that we expect these days, but what does it take to create a lifestyle for the pigs to give them their best life, and look after the environment too? For pig farmer Ian Martin (Martin’s Ridge Farm), it’s just a normal way of life to work with the land, the animals and the natural elements to find a synergy between them all.

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https://www.porkfat.com.au

Narin Kulasai (PorkFat) - The basis of everything

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0000

In Thailand the pig is considered a lucky animal, and for Narin Kulasai (Porkfat) pork was at the heart of many of his family meals. Inspired by his grandmother’s ability to utilise porkfat in almost every dish, he opened his first restaurant that explores the food passed down through generations in his family, and the food he loves to cook at home.

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https://blackcattruffles.au

Liam Downes (Black Cat Truffles) - Favourite ingredient

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0000

In food, people often want to know what someone’s favourite restaurant is, their favourite dish, and sometimes even favourite ingredient to cook with. For Liam Downes (Black Cat Truffles) it’s an absolute no brainer. The pig offers too many opportunities to pass up as his favourite.

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https://www.instagram.com/da_orazio/?hl=en

Orazio D’Elia (Da Orazio) - Pizza and porchetta

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Porchetta is a thing of beauty, the wonderfully soft, seasoned meat, the crips crackling, it’s one of the best ways to celebrate the pig. And few is any do it better than Orazio D’Elia (Da Orazio).

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Justin North (Chef) - Aiming for the top

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0000

What does it mean to be the very best. Many in the hospitality sector strive to be the best in their field, to be recognised by their peers, by the critics, and by their guests. But for Justin North (Concept Hospitality), aiming for the pinnacle and the vision of the best - changes as quickly as the culinary landscape.

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Nick Holloway (Nu Nu Restaurant) - Temptation in the tropics

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000

The warm climate, incredible seafood and bounty of tropical fruit and vegetables all drive the menu and ambiance at award-winning restaurant Nu Nu in far North Qld, but for owner Nick Holloway, pork weaves a vital web through the menu to bring balance and depth too.

https://www.nunu.com.au

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Matt Wilkinson - branch out

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Building a brand can give you the ability to branch out into other areas and explore new and exciting initiatives, for renowned chef Matt Wilkinson the solid foundation of successful hospitality businesses has spring boarded him into a raft of exciting food offerings, not just in hospitality.

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Giovanni Pilu (Pilu at Freshwater) - The best seller

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000

There are many restaurants renowned for a signature dish.

Some chefs see it as a blessing for repeat business, others see it as a curse of repetition, but few share the same word of mouth folklore as Giovanni Pilu’s suckling pig dish at his award-winning restaurant Pilu at Freshwater.

https://pilu.com.au

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Steve Anderson (Wagga Free Range Pork) - All or nothing

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000

In the food industry there are many Jack of all trades – because often small business requires such a hands on approach. For Steve Anderson (Wagga Free Range Pork) its business as usual as the free-range pig farmer is also a small good producer, marketing and sales person and all round inspiration too.

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https://thedairyman.com.au/heritage-pork/

Michael Wohlstadt (The Dairy Man Heritage Pork) - Milk it

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000

For over 40 years Michael Wohlstadt (The Dairy Man Heritage Pork) has produced milk and meat in the Barossa Valley. But more recently he’s made a name for himself with the way he is farming pigs. Michael’s Jersey Milk is used for butter and cream, but it’s also used to raise free range Berkshire and Tamworth pigs. And it’s likely to be the only milk-fed pig herd in Australia.

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https://www.instagram.com/arkhe_restaurant/?hl=en

Jake Kellie (Arkhé) - Caught the fire bug

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Cooking over fire has been a real feature of the restaurant landscape in the last 5-10 years downunder. It’s where instinct comes to the for, but what is it like in a restaurant setting relying on the purest of heat sources? For Jake Kellie (Arkhé) the lure of the embers and open flame has resulted in one of the most exciting restaurants to open in Adelaide in recent history.

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https://lpsqualitymeats.com

Luke Powell (LP's Quality Meats) - The sausage king

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000

There have been many people that have taken skills and lessons learnt in one vocation and used them as the backbone of another, but few have done it quite like Luke Powell. The former head chef of Tetsuya’s now has one of the most exciting smallgoods brands in the country, with LP’s Quality Meats.

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http://www.barrochford.com

Josh Lundy (Bar Rochford, Canberra) - Blurred vision

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000

One of the beautiful elements of the evolution of Australia’s culinary landscape is the blurring of the lines between restaurant and Bar. And few have managed to nail that balance from a food perspective better than Josh Lundy (Bar Rochford, Canberra) in the nation’s Capital.

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https://www.instagram.com/butcher_lawsy/?hl=en

Brett Laws (Pryde Meats) - Natural born butcher

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000

There is always talk about the impact big supermarkets have had on a career as a butcher, on the local hub of the community and the art of incredible butchery. But there are some, like Brett Laws that have turned those thoughts on their head with incredible skill, determination, and dedication to the incredible craft.

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https://www.instagram.com/chefbrendanpratt/?hl=en

Brendan Pratt (Vasse Felix, Western Australia) - The wild west

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0000

We used to think of it as the wild West. Western Australia was once considered a culinary wasteland, but a swag of professionals have come along to explore nature’s bounty and deliver some of Australia’s best restaurants, and for Brendan Pratt (Vasse Felix, Western Australia) he wouldn’t want it any other way.

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Annita Potter (Viand, Sydney) - Thai turning point

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0000

For many chefs that start to build a career, there is a moment that they find their voice, and it ignites something special from within them. For Annita Potter (Viand, Sydney) it was moving to Thailand, and her culinary world was turned on its head.

https://www.viand.club

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https://www.bentleyrestaurantgroup.com.au/bentley-restaurant-bar

Brent Savage (The Bentley Group) - Uncharted places

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0000

There are many that carve out incredible careers in the hospitality sector, but few have an ability to re-imagine food and carve a new path for Australian cuisine. Brent Savage (The Bentley Group) had humble beginnings, but his fascination in cooking methods, and natural creative flair have taken many guests to new, uncharted places on the plate.

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https://marketbistro.com.au

Daniel Dobra (Market Bistro, Queensland) - What comes naturally

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0000

With a Croatian heritage Daniel Dobra (Market Bistro, Queensland) grew up in a household where food was front and centre, It wasn't uncommon to eat anything from crayfish on the charcoal grill to a pig on the spit for family gatherings. It was only natural he’d end up carving out a career in the food industry.

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https://www.leonardsanddawn.com.au

Jimmy Richardson (Leonard’s Brasserie, Brisbane) - Learn for yourself

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0000

There are many paths to a career in food. Some come from families that place food at the heart of everything, others land on food out of necessity and discover a whole new enticing world. Jimmy Richardson’s (Leonard’s Brasserie, Brisbane) food journey began as a child, going home from school for lunch where he’d take control of the kitchen and create pasta or rice meals for himself while his mother was at work.

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https://acharcuteriediary.com.au

Peter Booth (A Charcuterie Diary) - Caught on Charcuterie

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Peter Booth is not a chef, in fact Peter is a lawyer. Which is why we can’t show you his face on the airwaves. A few years ago he became interested in charcuterie and went on a journey into the art of charcuterie which culminated in the release of A Charcuterie Diary.

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https://www.missvans.com.au

Andrew Duong (Miss Van's, Canberra) - Banh mi backbone

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:17:00 -0000

Food is a language like no other. One that can be passed on, interpreted, and shared over generations in families that put food in the centre of the family. For Andrew Duong (Miss Vans, Canberra), family is at the core of everything he does, and it’s help him create one of the most exciting new restaurant’s in the nation’s capital.

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https://mirrabookapork.com.au

Scott Graham (Mirrabooka Pork) - For the love of pigs

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0000

After a career as an engineer in the mining industry, Scott Graham needed a change and to feel a greater connection to the land and food. After years of research he landed on pig farming and set about creating Mirrabooka Pork, a farm located at near the township of Lawrence in Northern NSW, where he is giving his pigs the best possible life.

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Leigh McDivitt - Wooed by the whole beast

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Nose to tail butchery has become a feature of many kitchens. The understanding and ability to use the entire beast – every last bit to not only deliver amazing eating experiences, but to be mindful of sustainability and respecting the beast too. It’s been a feature of Leigh McDivitt’s approach, who has carved out a career with an incredible knack of using every part of the pig.

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Joel Young (3J’s Butchers) - Championing the region

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0000

There has been a lot of talk about chefs, sourcing local and creating a real paddock to plate ethos. It’s not often spoke of in terms of butchers, but for artisan butcher Joel Young (3J’s Butchers) paddock to plate, and complete traceability in Gippsland, is at the heart of everything he does.

https://3jsbutchers.com

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https://refalofreerangepork.com/

David Refalo (Refalo Free Range Pork) - Born to Farm

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:56:49 -0000

As a 13 year old David Refalo received a six week old piglet from his Father. He grew this piglet into a young gilt, and eventually it had a litter. After raising his first litter of piglets as a 14 year old, he discovered all he wanted to do was to grow Pigs and Refalo Free Range Pork was born.

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https://www.instagram.com/thiteatee/?hl=en

Thi Le (Anchovy, Jeow, Ca Com Banh Mi) - In your DNA

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Success rarely comes without hard work, sacrifice and setting goals and sticking to your guns. That striving to succeed, to be a better version of yourself, and create amazing experiences are a common road for many who make a career out of hospitality, and for Thi Le (Anchovy, Jeow, Ca Com Banh Mi) that fight for the better is part of her DNA.

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https://alexherbert.com.au

Alex Herbert - Life in food

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0000

For many in the hospitality industry food is much more than sustenance. For Alex Herbert it's always been a means of connection to the produce she uses, and to people she cooks for and cooks with.

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https://www.instagram.com/cameron__matthews/?hl=en

Cameron Matthews (Mapleton Public House) - Old dogs can learn new tricks

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0000

A career as a chef gives you an opportunity to express yourself on the plate. Many have great careers running kitchens owned by others, but sometimes the chance to let go and do it on your own, can change the way you approach your craft, and for Cameron Matthews (Mapleton Public House, Mapleton) that opportunity came from the most incredible set of circumstances and a shared adversity.

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https://www.instagram.com/richardousby/?hl=en

Richard Ousby (Cru Bar + Cellar) - In your bones

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0000

Not everyone grows up in a family were food, cooking and techniques are passed down from generation to generation, but for chef Richard Ousby this is exactly the environment he grew up in. Hooked on the magic in the kitchen from a young age it was an easy transition to an amazing career in food.

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https://www.instagram.com/thejowski/?hl=en

Jowett Yu (Merivale) - Back with a bang

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0000

The ability to reach into the pantry of your parents, and grandparents has allowed many chefs to tell a unique tale on the plate. For some, like Jowett Yu (Merivale) his unique heritage, coupled with a myriad of travelling and life experiences has given him a truly unique context on the plate, and it’s hardly surprising that he leaves an indelible mark whether he cooks.

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https://www.instagram.com/robert_lechowicz/?hl=en

Robert Lechowicz (Blackwood Café) - A new level

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:10:00 -0000

Our perception of quality in a hospitality sense has changed a lot over the decades. Traditionally fine dining was always spoken of as quality, and cafes and casual dining restaurants were generally not, but everyday eating has changed a lot after a throng of operators leapt into the market and elevated it. For Robert Lechowicz (Blackwood Café) leaving a career in finer dining and raising the stakes in the café culture has been life altering, not just for him, but for his customers too.

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https://www.passeggiata.net.au

Nigel Ward (Passegiatta) - Building the dream

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0000

Many in the hospitality dream of the day they can open their own restaurant. To build it from the ground up and execute their vision of what it means to dine and imbibe on their terms. But what are the challenges of nailing this vision, this dream? For Nigel Ward (Passegiatta) the last few years have been a journey of just that, and he’s just putting the finishing touches on a venue that is every bit of him and his experiences.

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https://www.instagram.com/jaredingersoll/?hl=en

Jared Ingersoll (Chef) - The time to change is now

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0000

It wasn't all that long ago that the idea of sustainability and care for the environment were marketing catch phrases and cliches. But times have changed. The notion of sustainability is not just about food waste, and for chef Jared Ingersoll it’s become a life ambition to not only change habits, actions, and ideals about the notion of sustainability, but how to put them into practise within venues, culture businesses to make a better planet for all of us.

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