Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

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

Simon Schulz runs Schulz Organic Dairy, a family company with 50 years of history across three generations. Based in pretty Timboon west of Melbourne, Simon produces organic milk, yoghurt, cream and quark from a single herd of Friesian and Jersey cows. Focused on the impact he can have by putting climate positive operations at the heart of his ambitions, every creamy caffe latte, every dollop of yoghurt on a bowl of muesli is a vote of confidence in Simon Schulz’s small batch, grass-to-grass pathway. https://schulzorganicdairy.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

While working in London under Gordon Ramsay in numerous venues, Stephen Scott (The Lucky Hotel) learnt the value in quality gastro pub food and the art of cooking over fire. When he returned to Australia he began to carve a path in the pub food space, first learning the craft under some of Australia’s best chefs, and now delivering a new age pub food offering in Newcastle where the locals are raving. https://theluckyhotel.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

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. https://refalofreerangepork.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

The regal looking, fast-swimming Spanish mackerel, is one of the fish at the top of the food chain, its sleek, powerful torso has the look of a fighter jet, built for speed with the persona of an aggressive hunter. It’s caught using hook and line trolling techniques, and its quality is generally excellent as a result. Mackerel fishers are among the most colourful on Australian waters. Fishing the tropical waters of Northern Australia, they spend long stints at sea, often tracking schools of these hardy fish for months on end, spending long hours under the searing sun in humid conditions. Bruce, Wildcard Davey is himself a legend. A fiercely proud, third generation professional fisher who started his career at 16 years old, in 1975, following his father and mother and Grandfather into the world of fishing. His love of fishing, his family and his beloved Spanish mackerel makes him a truly unique character in Australia’s fishing history. https://www.wildcardluxurycruises.com.au 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

Julian Langworthy is Chief Winemaker and General Manager of Deep Woods Estate in Margaret River. He is one of Australia’s most reputable new wave winemakers and leads a huge team of skilled workers to achieve great heights in internationally acclaimed wines. https://www.deepwoods.wine 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 his way through Michelin star restaurants in England and France Emrys Jones (Porter House Hotel) had a hankering for travel. After scouring potential moves he landed a job at luxury resort Qualia in Hamilton Island, Queensland and fell in love with the sea to plate access of seafood. It lead to role with one of the world’s most influential seafood chef Josh Niland, and finally to a dream role where he is now overseeing a huge new development with a multitude of offerings in the heart of Sydney. https://www.instagram.com/chef_emrys_jones/?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

Growing up in the Sunshine State, Sav Sexton was introduced to an array of fantastic local produce and native ingredients while cooking in a family friends’ Thai restaurant. Sav was quickly instilled with a devotion to supporting local growers and makers. After carving a career in Brisbane, Sav set flight for Adelaide To take the reigns as Head Chef at community focused wine bar, Good Gilbert where the focus is in local produce and a simple and nostalgic cooking style. https://goodgilbert.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

After making a great connection with a local hydroponic farmer, former sparky John Gunn fostered a real interest in this intensive kind of farming. When the opportunity came to take over the farm at Cooroibah Greens, he jumped in with both feet. https://www.cooroibahgreens.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

At the age of 12 Pieter Buijsse (Pt Leo Estate) stumbled onto a job washing dishes in a two Michelin star restaurant in Holland. He just wanted new football boots at the time, but little did he know how that part time job would open up a whole new food world to him. After cutting his teeth in some of Holland and Belgium’s best restaurants he set his sites on Melbourne where he is now one of the key members of the Pt Leo Estate brigade. https://www.instagram.com/pieterbuijsse/?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

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. https://www.instagram.com/thiteatee/?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

The Sydney Fishmarket is one of the most iconic fish markets in the world and is now the biggest in the southern hemisphere handling around 15,000 tonnes of seafood a year. As Australia’s ‘home of seafood’, Sydney Fish Market is the lifeblood for fishers, aquaculturalists and co-operatives from not only around the country but also New Zealand and even Indonesia and Malaysia . The Market is currently undergoing a redevelopment which, when completed in 2024 promises a state-of-the-art facility – befitting a waterfront icon on par with the Sydney Opera House. Gus Danoon is a 40 year veteran of not only the Sydney Fish market but of the Australian Seafood industry. Over his time at SFM Gus has been a driver of change, overseeing it’s transition from a rough and tumble clearing house to one of the most sophisticated and progressive seafood markets in the world. https://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au 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

Samantha Payne is a Wine Consultant, Communicator and Sommelier. Sam has paved an extensive career for herself in journalism. Today she is Drinks Writer for Gourmet Traveller and has her own video channel 'How to Drink Wine with Samantha' on The Guardian She is also, one of the best value dining buddies, shop talkers and all-round great human in this part of the world. https://www.instagram.com/sl_payne/?hl=en 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

Last time we caught up with Adam Wolfers we explored his glorious culinary ancestry, and the new adventures at Gerard’s Bistro and Gerard’s Bar. Since then, he’s had some serious personal changes in his life, including a life altering medical experience, but we are so pleased to have him back on and see how things are going. https://www.instagram.com/a.wolfers/?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

Unsure of what he wanted to do for a career, Simon Palmer (E'cco Bistro, Brisbane) stumbled into hospitality in the regional city of Newcastle as a means to make money. He soon fell in love with the energy, and into kitchens where true mentorship from great chefs helped him begin to carve his own path. All roads led to Brisbane, and after working in some of the city’s best restaurants he’s now providing mentorship to the younger chefs in one of Brisbane’s most influential venues. https://eccobistro.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

Growing up in a huge family on a tiny island in Holland, Sander Nooij (Yellow, Sydney) had a limited experience of food in his childhood. But when the opportunity to travel and explore the world presented itself, he dived head-first into the hospitality sector. It took him to some amazing places, and by luck or chance he landed in Australia, and after working in some of Sydney’s best venues he finds himself leading the brigade and the best vegan restaurant in Australia. https://www.instagram.com/yellowsydney/?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

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. https://alexherbert.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

Eddie McDougall is the talented face behind The Flying Winemaker, he is also chairman of the AsianWine Review, wine judge and TV personality. Don’t be fool by his baby face, this man knows the wine business. Eddie joins us today to tell me more about his life, unrestricted by boundaries. https://www.instagram.com/theflyingwinemaker/?hl=en 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

While cutting his teeth at Tetsuya’s Rodney Dunn (The Agrarian Kitchen, Tasmania) got a glimpse of what a career might be like in food media while on a trip to the US with Tetsuya Wakuda. He made a shift to work with some of the countries best food titles until a yearning to escape to the country saw him back his bags and moved to Tasmania to open The Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School in Lachlan in Tasmania’s beautiful Derwent Valley with his wife Séverine. It soon became one of the most celebrated food experiences and led to the opening of The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery that has helped lead the way for the blossoming culinary landscape of the Apple Isle. https://www.theagrariankitchen.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

Being 5th generation in hospitality, Martin Bouchier (Phat Mango, Darwin) always knew he’d live a life in food. After success with venues in the UK and Spain the global financial crisis landed and left him in ruins. Then a call from a friend in Adelaide saw him jump on a plane with the clothes on his back to to man the pans at a popular regional pub. The move helped him piece his life back together and now he is running one of the most influential restaurants in the Top End. https://www.phatmango.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