Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

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

Looking to get a greater connection and understanding of her heritage Helly Raichura (Enter Via Laundry) began pop up dinners in her home that explored different regions of India. As she delved deeper, she realised the incredible depth and breadth of its culinary offering. With the success of her pop ups, came bricks and mortar, and now she is helping to carve a new path for the vibrant and colourful spice swagger of Indian cookery downunder. https://entervialaundry.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

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

Emma Norbiato is chief winemaker of Calabria Family Wines working with family owned vineyards and a large collection of growers throughout NSW and South Australia. It’s an impressive operation with labels such as Saint Petrie, Three Bridges and Pierre D’Amour to name a few, and Emma is one of the powerhouses of knowledge and talent behind it. https://www.calabriawines.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

He’d built a career managing large hospitality groups with a multitude of offerings, venues and staff, but when the pandemic landed Duncan Thomson (Kick On Group) realised and seized the opportunity to do things differently. He and a few other like-minded professionals set about creating a group with an ethos that if the staff are happy with clear career paths, and customers yearn to return, then profitability will take care of itself. https://kickongroup.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

Growing up in Australia in a family of Greek and Macedonian heritage Matt Germanchis (Lorne Hotel, Victoria) had a real connection with food, produce and family from a young age. It fostered a great love of sharing food and ignited a yearning to build a career in the food industry. From the Café Grossi to the UK’s The Fat Duck, Movida, Pei Modern and Captain Moonlite, he has made a major impact on the culinary landscape, and now he finds himself piecing together one of the biggest operations of his career in the regional town of Lorne. https://www.instagram.com/mattgermanchis/?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

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

This the seventh and final episode of The Producers in Launceston, a special podcast series celebrating the food, wine and people of this very special part of Tasmania. Mr Brown and Towns is an urban mushroom farm in the city of Launceston. Best mates Michael Townsend and Fergus Brown grow exotic mushrooms in an old abattoir that’s been given new life as a hub for small businesses and startups. Mushrooms are a business but growing them also offers a lifestyle: Michael and Fergus want work to be enjoyable and to gel with the lives they’re aiming to craft. The Producers in Launceston is a special seven-part series in partnership with AgriCULTURED. https://www.instagram.com/btmushrooms/?hl=en https://www.agricultured.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

Alex Head fell in love with wine whilst travelling and has worked numerous roles in the industry since. It is his label HEAD wines that has beocme synonymous with the Barossa, where he crafts age worthy and site specific wines. https://headwines.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

He came to Australia from Nepal to study engineering, but Sushil Aryal (Miss Pearl Bar and Dining) fell in love with cooking while working part time in a renowned restaurant in Bondi. Fascinated by food and immersed in the energy of a commercial kitchen, he trained under some of the best chefs in Australia before securing a $50,000 loan and travelling the world for inspiration. Now, having built a new life and family in Australia he leads the team of an exciting new venue. https://www.misspearl.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

This the fifth episode of The Producers in Launceston, a special podcast series celebrating the food, wine and people of this special part of Tasmania. Ian White is the cellar door manager at Clover Hill, a sparkling wine producer 50km northeast of Launceston in the Pipers River wine region. He talks about dismantling the elitism of the Champagne world with sparklingly inclusive experiences and explains why Tasmania is such a great place to do it. The Producers in Launceston special series is a partnership with AgriCULTURED, a food showcase of this rich, beautiful, innovative region. https://cloverhillwines.com.au https://www.agricultured.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

Creating your own restaurant, covid aside, has its challenges. Years of dreaming, creating, and overcoming many obstacles, and then, for some, to have something like a pandemic come along just as you prepare to swing the doors open has made the endeavour even more challenging. What’s it been like for businesses just getting started? For Sean Flannagan (Wildgrain, Mornington) it’s taken every ounce of his experiences, trust in locals and sense of belief to not only survive in a small community, but thrive. https://www.wildgrain.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

This is the fourth episode of The Producers in Launceston, a special series celebrating the producers and people of northern Tasmania, in partnership with AgriCULTURED. Liz and Rick Mahnken grow Angus beef on Summerlea Farm in north Lilydale, 35km north of Launceston. Their children are the 7th generation of Mahnkens on this farm. After a tragic start to their working life here, Liz and Rick are farming with purpose: it’s small scale with a focus on animal welfare and meat quality, and a keen eye on nurturing the land. https://summerleafarmtasmania.com https://www.agricultured.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

The connection between grower and chef has in some ways become closer than ever. From the 100-mile movement, to slow food, kitchen gardens and farms creating their own accommodation and top class restaurants. What’s it like for a chef working on the farm and delivering exceptional dining experiences accessing produce literally on the doorstep. For Ally Waddell (Frida’s Field) it is a life, and career changing experience. https://www.fridasfield.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

Here is a postcard from Italy- delicious, local and just caught seafood is what we all dream about 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

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

Losing all work when the pandemic and lockdowns sent the catering industry into a spin, Marco Bevilacqua (Mi Scusi, Perth) saw a hole in the market and opportunity to jump into his own catering business once everything opened up again. The move proved pivotal and his unique approach to catering has seen his business grow exponentially from inception. https://www.miscusifood.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

Sam Renzaglia is a third generation winemaker located out of Bathurst NSW, Sam and his father Mark have made great bounds for the uncharted wine region. Their reputation for quality wines continues to grow and expand. https://renzagliawines.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

For the second episode of The Producers in Launceston, we chat to Massimo Mele, a local chef and restaurateur who has made it a mission to nurture, highlight and champion local farmers and the produce they grow, make and coax into being. We talk about his transformation from a chef who ticked items off an order sheet for next-day delivery to a collaborator who plans menus months in advance alongside farmers. The Producers in Launceston is a special series celebrating the farmers and produce of northern Tasmania. These podcasts are a partnership with AgriCULTURED, a food showcase of this special region. https://www.instagram.com/chefmassimomele/?hl=en https://www.agricultured.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After earning his striped in the United Kingdom, Ludo Baulacky (The River Deck Café, Albury) took an opportunity to take his career in a new direction in Australia. It wasn’t long before he made the move to regional Victoria where he has made a significant influence on the culinary direction in multiple venues. And although running an establishment just over the border in Albury NSW and living in regional Victoria posed huge logistical headaches with the ongoing lockdowns of the pandemic, he found a new, more progress way to run the kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/riverdeckalbury/?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

The Producers in Launceston is a special series celebrating the farmers and produce of northern Tasmania. Our first episode is with pig farmers Kim and Daniel Croker, who live and work on idyllic Fork It Farm in northern Tasmania. Their rare-breed Berkshire porkers forage, socialise and wallow their way around a small, pretty farm half an hour from Launceston. Their pork is incredibly tasty, rich and satisfying, with a golden crisp crackling. Kim and Daniel share the story behind this paragon of porchetta. These podcasts are a partnership with AgriCULTURED, a food showcase of this special region. Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After years of cutting his teeth in Canada, London, New York and South Africa, Jason Staudt (Stokehouse, Melbourne) headed downunder to get a state for the Australian hospitality industry. He climbed the ranks of Matt Moran’s restaurant group before an opportunity to lead one of Melbourne’s culinary institutions landed at his feet. Now he’s steering the iconic venue into sustainable waters with a strong seafood focus, where work environment is as sustainable as the fish coming in the kitchen back door. https://www.instagram.com/jasoncstaudt/?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

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. https://www.instagram.com/robert_lechowicz/?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 quality, value and safety of seafood is determined by the efficiency of the freight used to get it to market. Of recent times there is also a growing importance of the freight system used in regards the sustainability of a seafood. Weather it is a small artisanal fisherman or a corporate aquaculture business, freight has an impact more than ever before on the commercial operations in seafood. The unique nuances of moving seafood around is a specialised business which demands an intimate knowledge, understanding and passion for seafood. Ricky Mezic is a unique, special and vital operator in the seafood industry. https://www.saseafoodexpress.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

Duncan Shouler is Chief winemaker at Giesen Wines in the beautiful Marlborough region of New Zealand. Head of a large operation of wine production, Giesen is also leading the way is non alcoholic wines. Ducan joins me today to tell me whats he’s been up to, just across the ditch.) https://giesen.co.nz/people/duncan-shouler/ 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 at university, Nathan Dalah (Fishbowl) was constantly searching for healthy, delicious and affordable meals on the go but found it hard to find. Keen to leave his degree and start his own company, he teamed up with two friends and leant on his love and passion for food. Inspired by his love for Japanese food and salads, Fishbowl was born in a hole in the walls in Bondi. Now, just 6 years later its grown into 32 stores in three states and is setting a new benchmark in sustainability and quality in the quickservice market downunder. https://fishbowl.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

The Reids, have been farming in Mimosa for over one hundred years. Six generations of sheep farmers that have perfected sustainable and low stress methods of farming. Lamb man Dan Reid (Mimosa Valley Lamb) and his family, farm in the heart of the Riverina in Southern NSW and supply Sydney with some of the best quality lamb in the country. https://www.mimosavalleylamb.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Growing up on the NSW South Coast David Tinker (The Sandbar, Batemans Bay) loved the lifestyle of quite country town and the serenity of the sea. Unsure of what he wanted to do with his life, a job as a kitchen hand at a local restaurant swept him into the undertow of the hospitality sector where he suddenly felt at home. It lead to an incredible career with the likes of Serge Danserou and Pierre Gagnaire, but a yearning to start a family saw him head back to his roots. After such an intense and creative career the move home has a hard landing, but a chance to open his own restaurant and express himself through food re-invigorated his passion and has caught the attention of locals and travellers alike. https://quayshotel.com.au/restaurant/ 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

Love, is a powerful thing. Although he had an incredible career in Turkey, Coskun Uysal (Tulum, Melbourne) moved to Australia for love. The move changed his life, and although the first few years of trade at his award-winning restaurant was filled with the challenge of educating diners of the diversity of Turkish cuisine, diners have fallen in love with his interpretation of one of the most exciting cuisines on the planet. https://www.instagram.com/coskunuysaltulum/?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

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. https://www.passeggiata.net.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

Christy and Adam Barnes are Master Fisherman working from their home port of Port Broughton in South Australia their artisanal fishing practices produce some of the highest quality seafood to be found. https://www.instagram.com/ac_barnesseafoods/ 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

Teresa Heuzenroeder is Senior Winemaker at Petaluma Wines. If you drink Australia wine, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of tasting a wine from Petaluma in their well-recognised yellow label bottles. Petaluma is known for more than just exceptional wines, they are a distinguished brand and symbol of the Aussie wine industry. https://www.petaluma.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

Last time we caught up with Danny Russo (Sala, Sydney) we went on a journey of his career and delved into a lot of talk about Pork on our sibling podcast the Crackling. But today we’re talking seafood, as Danny has some huge news about an iconic location in Sydney. https://www.instagram.com/therussolinigroup/?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

Last time we caught up with Guy Grossi (Settimo) it was on our special series The Luminaires, where he detailed the incredible influence the Grossi family has had for three generations. After a challenging period, Guy as ever is on the move again with something new. http://www.grossi.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

Wiradjuri man Zane McMillan is the co-CEO of Uncle Charlie's Tastes of Country, an Aboriginal-owned family company that makes popcorn seasoned with Indigenous flavours. Uncle Charlie's is a new company but it’s anchored in more than 60,000 years of Aboriginal connection to the land and has broad ambitions beyond offering a tasty commercial snack. It’s as much about storytelling, connection and understanding throughout Australia, and employment in rural New South Wales, as it is about balance sheets. Find Uncle Charlie's at Fine Food Australia in Melbourne September 5-8. https://www.unclecharlies.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The culinary world often talks of Michelin stars, the drive to be the best, to aim for perfection and deliver excellence. And yet, we as people are fallible, and at times not so perfect. What does it take to not only strive to be the best in your craft, but when at the pinnacle. maintain the standards and stay true to yourself too. Clare Smyth is one of the world’s greatest chefs and restaurateurs, and owner of Core in London and now Oncore in Sydney Australia. She joins us and takes us on a journey of her career and what led to her first international restaurant, in Sydney. https://www.claresmyth.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

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

There are few 5th generation fishermen in Australia, fewer still who can claim they are fishing using the same methods for the same catch as their forefathers. Gary Hera-Singh is one such fisherman, who’s tireless commitment to the environmental protection of his beloved Coorong is as impressive as the delicious Yellow Eye Mullet he catches. 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

Iain Riggs is one hell of a guy, his contribution to the Australia wine industry is momentous. Chief winemaker and managing director of Brokenwood wines for over 35 years, he has accumulated a list of accolades, awards and recognition that would make your eyes water. You name it Iain has done it and then some. More than that Iain is the first to lend a hand and encourage anyone whose shows dedication and passion for the Australian wine industry. A true veteran of Aussie wine, It’s an honour to have Iain on the podcast today. https://www.instagram.com/iainriggs/?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

After a career spanning Australia Europe and even private cheffing for famous rockstars, Jez Wick (Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney) started to realise the incredible amount of food going to waste. Keen to change her own ideals she embarked on a journey connecting with likeminded food professionals, all leading her to Ozharvest where she now heads the team at an Australian-first, social impact collaboration between OzHarvest and Massimo Bottura's organisation Food for Soul born out of a shared vision to nurture the well-being of people and the health of the planet. https://www.ozharvest.org/refettorio-ozharvest-sydney/ 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

Last time we caught up with Jo Barrett (Little Picket at Lorne Bowls Club) she detailed the life and times of living in Future Food System, the Greenhouse by Joost in Federation Square and her publication Have a go. A lot has changed since then, and she now finds herself in Lorne, Victoria and with an exciting new project. https://www.instagram.com/jobarrett/?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

Shima Wasabi is in northern Tasmania, and shares its latitude with southern Japan. Tasmania’s cool climate is the ideal year-round environment in which to grow this rare plant to create genuine wasabi products and for Esme Atkinson, working with this amazing plant has changed her life. https://shimawasabi.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

After starting his career and making a mark in his home town of Adelaide, Timothy Montgomery’s (Rascals, The Prince of Merewether) career took him to some of the most interesting parts of Australia and the world, but fate somehow saw him settle on Newcastle, New South Wales. After creating the ground-breaking and award-winning Bacchus producing a string of incredible alumni, he’s now heading up the most popular burger offering in town, and a newly renovated pub to boot. https://eatrascal.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

One of the beautiful things about a career in food is the ability to immerse yourself in another culture and cuisine. To learn the produce, the techniques, and the way to break bread. For Mark Jensen (Red Lantern) a career in food eventually led to an exploration of Vietnamese food, and with the Nguyen siblings gave Sydney one of its very best Vietnamese offerings. https://www.instagram.com/markredlantern/?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

Fishing has been woven into the fabric of coastal communities throughout history. For hundreds of years, people have relied upon the resources that were bountiful around the coast of Australia, and over time, people built family businesses around commercial fishing and seafood production. Today, commercial fishing in the Australia provides sustainable seafood to consumers across the world. We are rebuilding and protecting our fisheries not just for the fishermen and consumers of today, but for future generations as well. This is why it's important to cultivate a strong base of young fishermen to carry on the legacy of today's fishery leaders. Jack Henderson is one such commercial fisher, who, whilst having been brought up in a dedicated and successful fishing family, has a burning drive and ambition for the future. https://www.hendersonseafoods.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

Two friends, Nav Grewal & Paul Hayes found they have a lifetime passion for tequila and so began the story of Vivir. Recently launched in Australia and quickly collecting accolades across the world, premium tequila has a brand new star. https://www.vivirtequila.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

Last time we caught up with Marty Boetz he dished up an incredible double episode account of his life in food, which all led to one of regional Australia’s best culinary offerings, but after 2 years of uncertainty Marty is calling it a day on the Cook’s Shed in the Hawkesbury, New South Wales. https://www.instagram.com/martinboetz/?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 and raised in Adelaide, Justin Miles (The Windy Point Restaurant, Adelaide) first refined his culinary skills under the direction of Ann Oliver at Mistress Augustine’s in North Adelaide. Continuing his craft, he travelled around the world, working in London, the NSW ski fields and Noosa Springs Golf Resort until an opportunity in his home city was too good to ignore. Some fourteen years later he’s the co-owner and chef of one of the country’s longest running restaurants, celebrating 40 years in the trade, and still setting the benchmark. https://windypoint.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

Reuben Mardan is the founder and owner of Sample Coffee, a cafe, roastery, retailer and wholesaler in Sydney. Reuben first worked in coffee as a side job but his engagement grew as the specialty coffee scene burgeoned and the first Sample outlet opened in 2011. After a decade in the business, Reuben still finds the industry enriching, especially because it allows him to connect with people at the source of production right through to those who drink it. https://samplecoffee.com.au Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Host Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

We caught up with Attila Yilmaz (Pazar Food Collective) way back in episode 8 of Deep in the Weeds more than two years ago. He took us on a journey from his father’s Turkish restaurant, to a career in the police force and the switch to successful restaurateur. We also spoke of the damage and uncertainty of the pandemic, and two years of that upheaval has resulted in a decision to close the doors. https://www.instagram.com/pazarfoodcollective/?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