Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Last time we caught up with Doug Fraser we spoke of the intense local down of Sydney’s northern suburbs, namely around his restaurant Lovat. A lot has changed, including the opening of a new restaurant, the Basin Dining Room. https://www.basindining.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

For anyone carving a path, mentors that have done it all before can help the emerging talent navigate the challenges. What does it take to have a meaningful and rich career in the industry and leave an indelible mark too. Industry legend Lisa Van Haandel joins us to share a few yarns from an incredible career spanning 3.5 decades. https://www.instagram.com/lisavanhaandel/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Lucy Mackenzie and her husband Herb were running a drought-affected cattle farm with cashflow issues when they decided to branch out into free-range geese. It’s been hard. It’s been huge. They moved the whole operation from northern New South Wales to southern Victoria on the eve of the pandemic, reestablishing both farm and family. Along the way U Goose has pleased discerning poultry purveyors, won the hearts of some of Australia’s top chefs and turned Lucy Mackenzie into a huge geese freak. https://www.instagram.com/ugoose.aus/?hl=en Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

2 years ago, in one of the first Fishtales Seafood Podcast broadcasts, we caught up with Greenfish, a South African supplier of sustainable, fresh fish. Born of Founder Ryan Nienaber's love for fishing and the ocean, Greenfish the family run business services restaurant, hospitality and wholesale seafood businesses with high quality, seasonal and locally-sourced seafood, much of it, literally caught on handline by Ryan. As the onset of covid ravaged the foodservice industry, Ryan and his team needed to move their business model to focus on the consumer market. Today we catch up with him to hear how the past few years have treated him, how his catching and wholesaling business transitioned to serving home cooks and what will be on his dinner table this Christmas. https://greenfish.co.za Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After growing up in a hospitality family Simon Denton (Kaku-Uchi, Izakaya Den) felt a natural lure to a career in hospitality. An icon of the Melbourne culinary landscape, he’s been responsible for some of the city’s most important venues, and helped carve a path for Japanese cuisine down under. https://www.izakayaden.com.au/kakuuchi Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

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. https://marketbistro.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

With access to incredible produce and food from a young age in Northern France Alexis Besseau (Restaurant Hubert) knew he wanted to be a chef from the age of 7. After cutting his teeth in Paris, he set his sites on the world and landed in Australia. Buoyed and surprised by the standard of produce and opportunity afforded to chefs, he worked his way up the ranks, built a life in Australia, and now runs the kitchen of one of the most important restaurants of the last decade. https://swillhouse.com/venues/restaurant-hubert/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Andrew Quin is chief winemaker of Hentley Farm Wines in the Barossa Valley, their focus is on exceptional wines and more importantly memorable experiences. Andrew joins me to chat about life and making wine in Australia’s most renowned wine region. https://www.hentleyfarm.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up in Southern Tasmania, a region now widely celebrated for its incredible produce, Lilly Trewartha (LT Events, Tasmania) experienced a lifestyle built around appreciating the bounty of nature. Although she fought the urge to enter the food industry, she finally relented after finding inspiration from an unlikely place. It set off a series of connections that has led her to create her own events company that celebrates regional Tasmanian produce and Japanese technique in equal measure. https://www.instagram.com/lilly_trewartha/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

One of the most under-utilised species in the world of seafood is the seafood marketer. Creating demand for seafood is a task that is mostly mis-understood by the entire seafood supply chain from catchers to cooks. Sally James is an Australian Chef who has been tirelessly promoting Australian Seafood for over 35 years, 22 years of which have been from her base in the United States. Sally’s knowledge, skills and commitment are only surpassed by her genuine love of seafood and a desire to see more people enjoy it. She is an Australian Seafood champion https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyajames?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Chooks At The Rooke is owned by Xavier Prime and Kimberley Burridge. Along with a small team, they produce Premium Pastured Eggs centred around Animal Welfare and Sustainable Farming Practises. But even more interestingly, they’re started rearing Cockerels that would not have otherwise had the full rich lives they’re now experiencing. https://chooksattherooke.com Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After 20 years on the pans in some of Australia’s best restaurants, Nathan Sasi (Bar Copains, Surry Hills) headed to Adelaide with his wife to open a venue that celebrated wine as much as it did food. But when the pandemic hit the mental and financial strain was keeping him from vital time with his young family. He quit the industry he knows and loves. But after a 2 year sojourn, he’s back, teaming up with Morgan McGlone with a new concept in one of Sydney’s most popular food suburbs. https://barcopains.com Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

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 Bar and bistro, 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. https://www.leonardsanddawn.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Ashley Huntington is an extraordinary soul, owner of Two Metre Tall Brewing he is a jack of all trades with a mind that works in truly fascinating ways. Today Ale is the tale told from his piece of land in the Derwent Valley of Tasmania, Ashley crafts some of the most thought provoking, interesting and downright tasty beverages in Australia. https://2mt.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Needing to connect with produce and create a better life for his young family after a stellar career in some of Sydney’s best restaurants Tom Deadman (Bistro Moncur, Sydney) moved to regional France and began growing his own produce. But, when a call came through with an opportunity to run one of Australia’s most-respected French-inspired institutions, he couldn’t say no. https://www.instagram.com/bigchefruss/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Food and celebrations around the table played an integral role in growing up in Israel, but Meira Harel (Another Kind, Adelaide) never dreamed of a career in hospitality. Set on a career in sport, it wasn't until an accident forced her to look for another field, and hospitality landed on her doorstep. In 2012 she moved to Melbourne and began an extraordinary journey in some of Australia’s best restaurants and fast becoming one of the best sommeliers downunder. Now she’s leading a small hospitality group focussed on a love of service, community and seeking to always be open to new ways of doing things. https://www.anotherkind.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Yarrie Bangura is the founder and owner of Aunty’s Ginger Tonic. Her delicious beverage is a vehicle for her entrepreneurial ambitions and a tribute to something she grew up making and enjoying as a child in Sierra Leone. After the good times turned to hard times, Yarrie ended up coming to Australia as a 12-year-old refugee. She sees her business as a way of showcasing remembered joys of her birthplace and contributing to the country she now calls home. https://www.auntysgingertonic.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Picking up a casual job washing dishes while at university David Swain (Fino Seppeltsfield, Fino Vino) felt a magnetic pull to the energy of the commercial kitchen. After being thrown the tongs and apron when more hands were needed in the kitchen, he never looked back. After cutting his teeth in the UK and Melbourne, he has become one of the most important chefs of the modern era, setting the agenda for regional dining and what it truly means to cook with local produce. https://fino.net.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

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. https://acharcuteriediary.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The fishermen of Burano are as special as the region itself. Whilst the creep of climate change, the demands of faster life and the inevitbable costs of being an artisan all impact their life, they are amongst the most passionate, enthusiastic and committed people I have met in the seafood industry. Fisherman Massimo Tagliapietra and artist Allison Zurfluh are locals from the island of Burano, the epicentre of artisanal fishing in the Northern area of the Venetian lagoons. https://www.instagram.com/allisonzurfluh_artist/?hl=en Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Born in New Zealand, John Rankin (Taphouse, SA) moved to Melbourne as a young adult to begin his chef apprenticeship. With over 20 years manning the pans of hatted and award-winning venues in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Sydney and Adelaide he’s now taken up the challenge of connecting with local producers in McLaren Vale, South Australia and championing it on a menu that's truly his own. https://www.valebrewing.com.au/taphouse/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Trish Brew is the Brand Ambassador for the well known and loved Fever-Tree, one of the world’s premium mixer brands. Trish has extensive experience in hospitality and behind the bar, most notably as Bar Manager at Gin Palace https://fever-tree.com/en_AU Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After working for over 20 years around the world in 5-star hotels and Michelin starred restaurants in Italy, Luca Ciano has bult an incredible career downunder. Inspired by the food of his family, and his experiences in Australia he has been able to create a presence on film, in print and with a retail line of sauces that combine all rely on his canny modern approach to traditional recipes. https://www.lucaciano.com Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Byron Fermentary is the creation of Katerina Lazareva, a trained Chef living, farming and making in Byron Bay, Australia. Byron Fermentary is the manifestation of her experience and ancestral traditions in a range of unique fermented products made from seasonal organic produce. https://byronfermentary.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Born in Adelaide to Lebanese migrant parents, Rose Adam (The Middle Store) grew up in a huge extended family where food was at the centre of everything. After spending 15 years pursuing her corporate career she pursued a dream to open a Middle Eastern inspired café with her siblings that shared her love of Lebanese food and hospitality. Greatly influenced by the food her mother would make growing up, her menu is a colourful celebration of the memories of childhood meals and family gatherings. https://www.instagram.com/rose_adam_cooks/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

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. https://www.missvans.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The inshore fishermen of New South Wales are a vital part of many regional communities, along with providing employment and economic benefit to their local towns, they supply a broad range of delicious, seasonal, sustainable seafood. Geoff Blackburn is an inspiring example of one such fisherman. From his base in Coffs Harbour he fishes the rivers and estuaries of Northern NSW, whilst always motivating, promoting and supporting the fishery he loves https://coffsfishcoop.com.au/our-fishers/geoff-blackburn/ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

At Clover Hill in Brooklyn Heights, you won’t find white tablecloths or hear the clinking of silverware and porcelain plates over hushed music. Ground-breaking young chef Charlie Mitchell believes that fine dining should be fun. Part of the New American Restaurant wave he brings together flavours of the seasons and creates an atmosphere influenced by the arts and forms of self-expression ingrained in New York City culture. https://www.cloverhillbk.com Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Freshwater Brewing Company is located in Brookvale on the Northern Beaches. It was founded by a group of Industry mates, as most good ideas are. They’ve have recently launched their new Taproom and Restaurant, today I am joined by Co- Owner Jonny Bucknall and Head Brewer Brett Phillips. https://freshwaterbrewing.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Today we continue our deep dive into the lives of people in food in New York with one of the city's most talented chefs. Growing up in a family that ran a non-profit community soup kitchen dining, Marjorie Meek-Bradley (Starr Restaurant Group, Pastis, New York) experienced an early immersion into a world defined by real ingredients and simple technique. Soon enough she began a career as a chef, that has seen her earn her stripes in some of the US’s best restaurants. Now she is leading the culinary charge of some of the most influential restaurants in New York, Washington DC and Miami, including one of the world’s most adored restaurants Pastis. https://www.instagram.com/chefmarjie/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Today we continue our deep dive into the lives of people in food in New York. By her own account, Camari Mick (The Musket Room, Manhattan) got into pastry out of necessity. Her dad from Jamaica and her Mum from Brooklyn are both great cooks, but their talents did not include baking. Since she always wanted something sweet after dinner growing up, she begged her mum to start baking with her and became hooked. Now she’s leading the pastry team of one of Manhattan’s finest proponents of new American cuisine https://www.instagram.com/camari_mick/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

It’s hard to get your head around picking and packing half a million dollars worth of produce in a single day. But for the six weeks that Kensington Pride mangoes are in season, that’s exactly what happens on Matt Palise’s farm in the Northern Territory. Red Rich Fruits is a family farming business, with Matt part of the third generation. The family started in Victoria’s Yarra Valley but now farms much further afield, working through apples, pears, stone fruit, mandarins, mangoes and citrus to ensure a year-round fruity business. https://www.instagram.com/kensingtonpridemangoes/ Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork The Producers comes from Deep In The Weeds, Australia's leading food podcast network. Listen to find out where your food comes from. Food journalist hosts Dani Valent and Anthony Huckstep share the stories of farmers and food artisans.

This week on Deep in the Weeds we are in New York City and we are kicking off with one of the most influential and inspirational restaurateurs of the modern era. With a father who plied his trade in the hospitality sector, Will Guidara (Unreasonable Hospitality, The Big Brunch) grew up learning the magic of, and the personal costs associated with a career in food. After years of cutting his teeth in some of the USA’s best restaurants he took Eleven Madison Park all the way to Number 1 restaurant in the world. As he releases his new book Unreasonable Hospitality - The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect; he joins Huck for one of the most inspiring episodes we’ve had on the network. https://www.instagram.com/wguidara/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

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. https://mirrabookapork.com.au Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Bar Heather is the new Parisian-inspired, natural wine focused Restaurant and Bar on Jonson St in Byron Bay. Today I am joined by the notorious James Audas and Tom Sheer whose magnificent minds are behind the new venture. https://www.barheather.com Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Sharing food and communal dining was at the heart of life growing up in Brazil for Rodrigo do Vale (Crown Melbourne), but he never envisaged a career in food. But, when he travelled to New Zealand to learn English, he found part time work in hospitals and he was hooked. He ended up in Australia where he now not only overseas one of the largest food offerings in the country, but has become a food ambassador for Brazil through an initiative with the Brazilian Embassy. https://www.instagram.com/rodrigo_do_vale82/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After finishing a university degree, Clare Hammond (Chef by the Sea) took time out to spend winters cooking in ski chalets in the French Alps, while in summer catering for families in Scotland. She soon realised she wanted a career in food, and headed downunder to follow the surf and a career in the pans. These days she’s living the dream with her bespoke catering company, Chef by the Sea. https://chefbythesea.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

He may be renowned as one of Australia’s best chefs, but Giovanni Pilu (Pilu Bottarga di Muggine) is making a name for himself by producing Bottarga – a key ingredient of the food from his homeland Sardinia. The story of how it all started, is quite extraordinary. https://pilu.com.au/product/pilu-bottarga-di-muggine/ Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Coming from a family with a long lineage in agriculture, Luke Headon (Society, Lillian’s Brasserie) had a curiosity about food from a young age. After starting his trade in Australia he headed to the UK to work in some of the most renowned Michelin Starred restaurants, before manning the pans at London’s Restaurant Story. He returned home, and through luck, circumstance, and opportunity he’s at the helm of two of the largest new restaurants in Melbourne. https://www.instagram.com/luke_headon23/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

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. https://www.instagram.com/leighmcdivitt/?hl=en Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Lalalas is one of Wollongong’s most tenacious live music venues. Describes as part dive bar, part art space and part live music venue. Lalalas is simply something you need to be PART of. I’m joined today by licensee, venue manager and all-round freakin legend Nathan Stratton. https://www.lalalas.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up in Italy in a farming family Marcello Segalina (Jetty Bar + Eats, WA) always had a strong connection with food. It lead to a career as a chef, working in Michelin star restaurants in Italy and England before a move to Perth changed his life. After burning out time after time, he landed on a job that allowed him to put as much energy into his career as he does his home life, and it’s making him even more creative. https://www.instagram.com/chef_marcello_/?hl=en Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Born into a food-loving family in New Zealand Amber Doig (The Butler) always knew she wanted to have a career in food. Realising the scope of opportunities across the ditch in Australia she headed to Sydney where she worked under some of the most influential chefs of that era, such as James Viles, and later Vanessa Martin. But New York was calling her name and through a mutual friend she landed a gig with Alex Stupak at the Empellon restaurant group where she delved into traditional Ibero-American techniques, methods, and flavours – something she’s now making a name for herself with back in Sydney. https://butlersydney.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Ian Fullerton is a second generation pineapple farmer on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Growing 1900 tonnes of pineapples a year is more than a business, it’s almost a calling. Unflappable and stoic, Ian has opinions on employment policy, farming tech and the economics of agriculture. But in the end, there’s one thing that makes it all worth it: juicy fresh pineapples grown with integrity and pride. Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

With a father who owned and ran restaurants Marc Russo (Osteria di Russo & Russo) learnt the art of hospitality at a young age. But he also realized the impact long hours had on family life, with his father working long shifts. He set off and began to build his own career, and when the time came to open his own restaurant, he joined forces with his dad. The move not only gifted Sydney one of its most unique Italian-inspired restaurants, but brought Marc closer to his family as he became a dad and began to build his own. https://www.russoandrusso.net.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Many people talk about seafood sustainability, few actually take affirmative action to back up their words. Standing Infront of the concept by recognising that the most powerful tool in moving popular opinion, is in delivering something that is nutritious, delicious and good for the planet. Charlotte’s venture Scout is at the forefront of this artisanal movement but is firmly anchored by her belief in delivering a working and delicious seafood sustainability business. Charlotte Langley is putting her fish where her mouth is, creating awareness and understanding one tin at a time. https://www.chefcharlottelangley.com https://enjoyscout.com Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John Susman https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

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 Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow PorkStar https://www.instagram.com/porkstars/?hl=en https://www.porkstar.com.au LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Tom Carson is General Manager and Chief Winemaker of Yabby Lake and Heathcote Estate. He is also one of the most competent, gifted and intelligent winemakers in Australia. His peers speak of him with respect and adoration and anyone who drinks his wines with awe and wonderment. I am honoured to have him on the podcast. https://www.yabbylake.com Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

With a goal to move to the US and try his luck as a baseball professional, Kazuki Tsuya (Kazuki’s) first moved to Australia to learn English. He needed to work and found a job as a kitchen hand and soon found himself on a path to learning from some of Victoria’s best chefs. It led to his first restaurant in regional Victoria and now, in Melbourne where is is dishing up his unique play on French and Japanese cuisine. https://kazukis.com.au Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Although food and feasts were at the heart of her family celebrations while growing up Adele Pollard (The Topiary, South Australia) never envisaged a career in hospitality until a few key, and interwoven moments opened her eyes to a whole new world of connection. She was hooked and has since spent over a decade helping to build one of Australia’s archetypal examples of what it truly means to connect, cook and deliver local hospitality that is as in-tune with sustainability, as it is with staff pathways and consumer experience too. https://www.topiary-dining.com Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork