Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Growing up in a Greek family in South Australia Billy Petropoulos (Billy’s Table) experienced incredible feasts and stunning produce throughout his childhood. Although surrounded by quality food, he didn’t have a great interest in food and no one was more surprised than his parents when he announced he’d train to be a chef. But once he pulled on the chef whites something changed, and he began a journey that saw him cook, travel and understand many different cuisines all over the world. When it came time to open his own venue, he returned to Adelaide where he runs a small suburban venue that's become a hub of the community. https://www.billystable.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

Nigel Wood grows truffles at Truffle Paddock, a small farm outside Melbourne where 600 trees coax Tuber melanosporum into existence. He also sources truffles to make products including truffle honey and truffle salt, and is the founder of the Truffle Melbourne festival. When Nigel bought his farm, he thought he might grow grapes for wine but the aroma, flavour and romance of truffles hooked him in and he became a pioneer in an Australian industry that’s grown exponentially in the past 20 years. https://trufflemelbourne.com 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 in an Italian family Laura Baratto (Matt Moran Restaurants) had a strong connection to produce and food from a young age. Not really enjoying school she left to pursue a career in food and before lone landed an apprenticeship at Aria. Rising the ranks in multiple Matt Moran restaurants, she now finds herself in the dream role of group executive chef overseeing an array of different venues. https://mattmoran.com.au/restaurants/ 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

Virginia Willcock is a powerhouse of winemaking wisdom. As chief winemaker at Vasse Felix, her custodianship of this historic estate is not lost on her. In the haven of Wilyabrup, Virginia joins us today shine a light on one of Australia’s most coveted wine brands and tell us more from her 30 plus vintages in Margaret River. https://www.vassefelix.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

Not really enjoying school and looking for a way out Joseph Abboud (Rumi, Brunswick East) took an opportunity to work in a commercial kitchen. It lead to a career in some of Melbourne’s best restaurants where he learnt a strong technical backbone of European cookery, until the yearning to explore the cuisine of his heritage got the better of him. He found a site in Brunswick East and set about elevating Lebanese cuisine. Some 16 years later he is now considered one of the most important purveyors of Lebanese cuisine downunder. https://www.rumirestaurant.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 The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been lead by chief Executive Rupert Howes, since 2004. A lifelong committed environmentalist and a professionally qualified accountant; he has been at the helm of driving the MSC to become the most important eco-label in the world. Rupert Howes is a relentless optimist who’s passion and positivity are to be admired, his work driving the Marine Stewardship Council is an inspiration to all who care about seafood, care about our oceans and care for the future. https://www.msc.org/en-us 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

Growing up a proud Bundjalung woman of the Widjabul Wia Bul clan, Mindy Woods (Karkalla, Byron Bay) was immersed in a world where the native ingredients in the regions food bowl were commonplace every meal. After leaving home she built a career as a physiotherapist until a yearning for change saw her compete on Masterchef. The experience lead to a career change and she slowly rose the ranks in commercial kitchens. Now, back on her ancestral land, she’s opened her very own restaurant to celebrate and connect people with indigenous culture through food. https://www.karkalla.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

After training under Gordon Ramsay, Scott Findlay (Flave) honed his plant-based recipes for over a decade as a private chef to legendary Sir Paul McCartney as well as ‘flexitarians’ Rihanna, Beyonce, Madonna, Elton John, and a bevy of other celebrities. After years of traversing the globe he headed to Australia where he is now at the forefront of everyday plant-based eating. https://www.flave.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

Looking to find a better way to do things, Tim Eyes (The Food Farm) and his wife Hannah started to look at the world of farming differently. They devised a plan to lease a series of properties to move cattle and chickens around constantly to ensure a regenerative farming method and a real connection with the community in the region too. https://thefoodfarm.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 plying his craft in Europe and Japan Federico Zanellato (Lumi Dining, Restaurant Leo, Ele by Federico and Karl, Lode) made his way to Australia and soon became a vital cog in the early days of Ormeggio. When the opportunity to open his own restaurant presented itself, he explored the synergy, sophistication and simplicity of Japanese and Italian cuisines under the same roof. Now, with four unique venues he has become one of the most important culinary voices downunder. https://www.lumidining.com Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent 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

What do you get when you cross a chef with a fishmonger, a sustainable seafood champion and an epic story teller - one amazing bloke! Hear Bart Ban Olphens story https://bartvanolphen.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

After launching a start-up in 2019 to offer a digital menu for hospitality businesses, Kim Teo (Mr Yum) and her small team realised they had a product that was fast becoming a much-sort-after commodity during the pandemic for businesses looking to use QR codes and deliver on contactless, socially-distanced offerings. In just three years Mr Yum has grown from a small idea to over 260 employees and they’re not only taking hospitality into a more profitable, streamlined and efficient future, but have become one of the real success stories in the Australian tech start-up space too. https://www.mryum.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

Nick Spencer has been making wine for over 20 years. He is an extremely proud Australian winemaker who champions multiple regions throughout NSW. Nick’s passion for Gundagai and Tumbarumba has reinvigorated the excitement around these special places and his dedication to the entire wine industry is something to be commended. https://nickspencerwines.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

When his career in the music industry was put on hold indefinitely thanks to the covid-19 pandemic, Dom Ruggeri (Dom Panino) found inspiration from his grand mothers cooking. Keen to find stability and a source of income he started a paninotecca that championed the humble panini, his grandmothers recipes, and food he enjoyed while travelling the world through music. https://www.dompanino.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

After working in the front of house, Lorena Corso (Sig. Enzo) felt an urge to jump into a commercial kitchen. The colour, fragrant and flavours of India captured her imagination and set her on a path to learn cuisine other than that of her homeland Italy. It led to a move to Melbourne and jobs in the kitchens of some of the city’s best restaurants, until she landed a dream job to run her own kitchen and express herself, her original homeland Italy and her acquired knowledge under the one roof. https://www.instagram.com/lorien8723/?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

Anne Coote runs a small cattle station near Moree in northern New South Wales. The way she sees it, she’s farming soil and dung beetles as much as she’s farming cattle. Focusing on the soil and the carbon cycle that supports it is a necessary rethink, an essential mindset for our farming - and eating - future. https://www.facebook.com/anne.coote.75 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 in Brescia, northern Italy, Alessandro Pavoni (A’mare, Ormeggio, Chiosco) had a wonderful appreciation for good food from a young age. After plying his trade in Michelin star restaurants he travelled downunder for a break and to learn English. Two decades later and he has become one of the most influential chefs downunder with three restaurants that span the divide of casual, path-carving and nostalgic homage too. https://www.alessandropavoni.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

Today’s episode of The Crackling is a little bit different. We hit the road and headed to the west coast of Australia for Porkstars Perth 2022 - a celebration of the pig, farmers and some of WA’s best chef too. Join us as we jump into the kitchen with chefs Melissa Palinkas, Evan Hayter and Guy Jeffreys as they cook a feast celebrating the whole beast. 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

While most 13­-year-­olds might spend their birthday with a party shared among family or friends, Andrew Mirosch was battling a gale in a small fishing boat. Always keen on fishing, as a young boy Andrew would try his luck on the beach or off the rocks at Stradbroke Island with his grandparents, or by himself at night. He always wanted to be a fisherman But Andrew trained and has been a chef for more than 35 years. In 1995, he hung up the apron for a fishing rod to follow his first dream of becoming a professional fisherman. The kitchen lured him back however and still fishing during the day developed a successful seafood restaurant on Stradbroke Island selling plates of his catch - all of his catch, whatever the species or cut. Andrew is a fierce environmentalist, driven as much by sustainability as by cuisine. https://www.instagram.com/growerfisherchef/?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

Last time we spoke to Corey Costelloe (Rockpool Group) he was in the thick of an intense four month lockdown and we discussed the pros and cons of introducing a green card for vaccinated people. With the majority of Australian now vaccinated, things are looking a bit different – but so is life and career for Corey. https://www.instagram.com/coreycostelloe/?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

Stephanie Toole has been making wine in the Clare Valley of South Australia since the early 90’s. Always insisting on quality first and uncompromising in her pursuit of leaving the land better than she found it. Stephanie and her estate, Mount Horrocks form an integral part of the Clare Valley story. https://www.mounthorrocks.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

While studying to be a lawyer, Blaze Young (Nieuw Ruin, WA) worked part time in the front of house to make ends meet. With a rich upbringing in food, she became more and more interested in what was going on in the kitchen. After twisting her bosses arm to let her do a service in the kitchen she fell for hospitality and left the field of law behind her. Now she’s become one of the leaders in the new wave of dining in WA hellbent and sharing the sense of place on the plate. https://www.nruin.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 growing up on a sheep and cattle property Jacki Hinchey (Blue Dog Farm) headed to the city to build a career. But the strong connection to the land drew her back and now she supplies salad leaves to the community and some of Queensland’s best chefs too. https://www.bluedogfarm.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 name McConnell is synonymous with success in the restaurant industry in Australia, with three brothers all making their own mark. For Matt McConnell (Bar Lourinha, Melbourne) hospitality formed a means to travel and explore new cultures, ingredients, techniques, and the different ways to break bread and connect with people. After working home and abroad, it was his time in the Mediterranean that set his heart on fire. Sixteen years ago he set about creating a venue with his wife that encapsulates everything he loves about food and hospitality in the one venue, and ts still one of the beating culinary hearts of Melbourne. https://www.instagram.com/chefmattmac/?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 leaving home at the age of 15 to move to Sydney, Alex Prichard (Icebergs Dining Room & Bar) landed a job under the mentorship of Massimo Mele. The two formed a great friendship, and it helped Alex find his way in the hospitality sector. After dream gigs and some of the cities best venues, he’s now leading the team at one of Australia’s most important restaurants. https://www.instagram.com/alexsprichard/?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 an Italian-Australian family, Nino Zoccali (Pendolino) experienced the most extraordinary food rituals, including the annual celebration of breaking down a whole pig and using every single part of it. It led to a career in food, where he now runs one of the most best Italian restaurants in Australia. https://www.pendolino.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

Andrew Tobin, principal of Townsville based Tobin Fishtales is a catcher, wholesaler, retailer, academic and a researcher. He’s also a storyteller and a unique talent in the seafood industry. https://www.tobinfishtales.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

Anthony Fikkers, is making his own way in wine in the sub region of Nillumbik Shire, located in Melbourne’s North East. Championing minimal intervention styles, he is a new generation of winemaker turning heads with his label Rising Wines. https://www.risingwines.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

After a misspent youth Jamie Gannon (Laundy Hotels) found discipline, direction and connection in the navy. Along the way he earned his stripes in commercial kitchens and made an impact in the gastro pub sector. After losing his belief in cooking as a career, he found inspiration from Colin Fassnidge and it re-ignited his passion. Now he’s leading the team of one of the fastest growing pub groups in Australia . https://www.laundy.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

Lured by the art of great pastry, Elena Rosa left her career and began the journey of training to be a chef. After visiting Shannon Martinez’s groundbreaking vegan restaurant Smith and Daighters, for a meal she was floored by the craft and creativity. She asked for a job and soon enough found herself on the pastry section figuring out how to make vegan pastries without the use of animal products. After lots of trial and error she found ways to not only deliver nostalgic interpretations of classic desserts and sweets, but proved she could make them just as good as the originals. After six years, she about to embark on a new journey. https://www.instagram.com/little.gnocchi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 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

Nick Holliday runs Belvedere Farm on Jinibara country in the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland. Nick was a lawyer and union organiser before buying a property he originally thought would be a fun weekender...but then he got more serious. Working alongside his wife Brydie, their approach goes beyond regenerative farming to agro-ecological principles with building community at its heart. It’s about beef, pork and eggs, but it’s also about land care, engagement with Indigenous owners and shaking up the system. https://www.facebook.com/belvederecedarton/ 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

With a long lineage of family in and around the hospitality sector Guillaume Zika (Burleigh Pavillion, The Tropic) was destined for a life in food. After cutting his teeth in Michelin star restaurants all over the globe he ventured down under. In his first year he earned an enviable chefs hat at an iconic Sydney location, and now finds himself upping the ante on regional dining in southern Queensland. https://burleighpavilion.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

Inspired by trips to Rome, wine guru and restaurateur Dan Clark (1889 Enoteca, Rothwell’s Bar and Grill, Addley Clark wines) opened an Enoteca in Brisbane that brought new wines and way of dining to the Brisbane. Fourteen years on It’s still setting the agenda among the throng of new operators, and inspired by his wonderful dining experiences in the world’s great bar an grills he’s opened a new venue where the beverage offering is as much the drawcard as the food. https://www.instagram.com/danclark75/?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

As a kid Ian Curley saw a career in hospitality as a way to get ahead and change his life. He built an incredible career of influence downunder, and amazing friendships with renowned chefs such as nose to tail king Fergus Henderson, but throughout it all at the heart of everything he does he's been mindful of finding career paths for disadvantaged and less fortunate members of the community too. https://www.instagram.com/chefiancurley/?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 Spencer Gulf Prawn fishery is a truly remarkable fishery. It’s 39 participants are motivated professionals committed to best practice not only for today but tomorrow. Ashley Lukin is a 3rd generation fisherman who reflects the professionalism and commitment of both the fishery and the next generation of fishing professionals for whom the future is bright. https://www.instagram.com/ashlukin/?hl=en https://www.spencergulfkingprawns.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

Growing up in Turkey tugging on the apron of his mother, a successful chef, Somer Sivrioğlu (Efendy, Anason, Maydanoz, Tombik) developed a natural love of food and desire to become a chef. At the age of 25 he flew to Australia and after a sting of jobs opened his first restaurant celebrating the food of his homeland. Through the years he has become one of the most influential purveyors of Turkish food in Australia. His endeavours led him to open a restaurant in Istanbul, and star as a judge on MasterChef Turkey. Back in Australia, he’s on the verge of opening two new venues paying homage to the depth and breadth of Turkish cuisine. https://www.instagram.com/somersivrioglu/?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

Julie Ashmead, was born into Campbells family of Rutherglen. Today her path in wine is solidified between two sacred places, The Rutherglen where she is fifth generation winemaker at Campbells Winery and in The Barossa Valley, as Head of Production at Elderton Wines. https://eldertonwines.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

Honing her skills on the floor at some of the Melbourne’s most prestigious venues including 312, Cumulus, Jacques Reymond, Attica and Rosetta, Hannah Green (Etta) felt she was ready to go out on her own and open a restaurant. But the challenges were far greater than she’d imagined. Determined to create a venue that bestowed the warm, welcoming hospitality values she believes in, she pushed forward, and five years on she’s created not only an important connection with the local community but a restaurant that speaks of what it means to dine in Melbourne too. https://ettadining.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

Just over a decade ago award-winning chef Chris Thornton returned to his home town Newcastle after a stint at one of the world’s best restaurant – the Ledbury. Inspired by everything he learned he set about building his own restaurant that would go on to set the benchmark for finer dining in Newcastle over the next decade. Now, with so many changes in the industry, within himself, he’s let go of the restaurant that become part of the community and a major voice in the regional centre. He joins Deep in the Weeds to take us on a journey of the incredible impact Restaurant Mason had. https://www.instagram.com/chefchristhornton/?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 long career in the city Lee Towle (Longview Garlic) had a yearning for an off-grid lifestyle. Lee and her husband set the GPS for the Southern Tablelands and not only built a sustainable off gird farm, but now produce some of the best garlic in the country too. https://www.longviewgarlic.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

Starting his career in commercial kitchens in Canberra a few decades ago, Ben Willis (Aubergine, ACT) realised he needed to spread his wings and work in Sydney and London. The experience gave him a strong foundation to return to the capital and pave a new path for the city’s culinary landscape. As Canberra enjoys a throng of new and exciting venues, he contributes to set the benchmark in this evolving food destination. https://www.aubergine.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 sustainable restaurant model, connecting with local producers and cooking delicious food seems like common place more and more, but for chef Evan Hayter (Arimia) food is an extension of the Arimia story, and in eating what they produce, you become part of his mission to give back to the land that gives so much to all of us. https://www.instagram.com/chefevanhayter/?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 first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell” oyster shucking competitions attract a certain type of athlete, often wily, mostly secretive about their technique but collectively a quirky mob. Stephan Nolan is the reigning World Oyster Shucking Champion and is here for the Narooma Oyster Festival …… https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.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

If you drink Australian wine, then you know the name, Jeni Port, she is an authority on all things wine in this country and has contributed to every major wine publication such as The Age, Halliday Wine Companion as well as published three of her own books. The epitome of a true professional taster and communicator, Jeni’s impact on the Wine scene of Australia is something to behold. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeni-port-23121811/ 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

In Part 2 of our chat with Simon Sandall (Boronia Kitchen), he tells us about that first connection with Matt Moran and going on to help build the Aria brand over two decades, the creation of his first solo restaurant Boronia Kitchen and the extreme health scare that changed his life forever more. https://boroniakitchen.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

Inspired to cook by his father, Simon Sandall (Boronia Kitchen) felt a natural magnetism to a career in hospitality. On a whim he set out on a global journey which landed him in Australia, and soon enough he became an important cog in the development of one of the country’s most important and influential restaurants, Aria. But as his role expanded accords the group he lost touch with the kitchen and embarked on a journey to open his own suburban restaurant where he has found a deeper connection, and thanks to a life-threatening health scare, is on an entirely new path too https://boroniakitchen.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

After building a strong culinary foundation in pubs and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Neil Thompson (The Little Kitchen, The Annandale Hotel) headed to Australia with his wife to renew her Visa for what he thought would be a 6-month visit. Over a decade later, and he now owns one of Sydney’s best cafes and more recently revived one of the city’s most adored pubs – The Annandale Hotel, once a revered live music venue is now thriving with a casual food offering. https://www.instagram.com/neil.d.thompson/ 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

Georgie Rogers raises White Suffolk sheep on the edge of the Barossa Valley in South Australia. As a solo newbie hogget farmer, the four-year journey has been challenging but rewarding despite - and even because - she occasionally has her arm up to the elbow inside a pregnant ewe. https://www.rogersfarmbarossa.com 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

Inspired by the learnings and recipes of his Grandmother and a strong of incredible mentors, Shayne Mansfield (The Flotilla, Newcastle) not only found his voice on the plate, but the manner in which to inspire and get the best out of his staff too. After a career that has spanned Brisbane and England, he finds himself in the regional city of Newcastle where he is part of the new wave of eateries putting the city of steel on the culinary map. https://www.theflotilla.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

After 15 years working as a chef in some of the best kitchens in the world Michael Robinson (Hungerford Meat Co) knew what was required to cook the best meat and create the best charcuterie. So, in 2016 he took over a butchery with a long history and embarked on a new food journey. https://www.hungerfordmeatco.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