Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Growing up on a huge farm in New Zealand, Joe Pavlovich (Bondi Trattoria) had a strong connection to produce from a young age and it triggered an appetite for cooking. After starting his career in New Zealand he moved to Australia where he lead the team of some of Sydney’s best restaurants before an opportunity to own his own restaurant saw him takeover one of the city’s most iconic venues. After some early teething problems he’s managed to not only maintaining its success, but take it into a new era too. https://www.bonditrattoria.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Last time we caught up with Jesse McTavish he’d just opened his own restaurant Bar Elvina, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Sydney is currently in a lockdown, and although their has been government support announced, it's not available for every operator. https://www.barelvina.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Falling into a career as a butcher in a small border town on the Murray river, Troy Wheeler (Meatsmith) soon yearned for a greater understanding of where produce comes from. Eager for a greater understanding of his craft, he made the move to Melbourne and after rising the ranks at one of the city’s best butchers, he embarked on a journey with renowned chef Andrew McConnell to create one of Australia’s most bespoke butchers focusing on the best quality heritage meats. https://meatsmith.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

Although he trained in the European Michelin star restaurants of London, Will Meyrick (Sarong Group) had a yearning to know more about Asian ingredients and cooking techniques. He jumped on a plane and headed to Sydney where he plied his trade in some of the city’s best modern Asian restaurants before an opportunity to cook in Bali changed his life. The move triggered a burning desire to immerse himself in different cultures to truly understand their food and create the platform for one of the country’s most influential restaurant groups. Now back in Australia, he’s cooking up something different in Perth. https://www.instagram.com/meyrickwill/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

While carving out a career in the front of house of pubs Hamish Watts (Applejack) had a yearning to start his own business and create a venue that delivered true hospitality and was considered a hub of the community. With nothing to lose, he teamed up with a friend, found a site in Bondi and rolled the dice. Ten years later and the pair have one of the most dynamic hospitality groups in Australia, where each venue has its own brand and identity, but the people and honest hospitality are at the core of everything they do. https://applejackhospitality.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Last time we caught up with Isobel Little (Lp’s Quality Meats), she’d taken six months to finally get a flight home from the UK, and had just started as head chef at LP’s Quality Meats. Although Sydney has just gone back into a 14-day lockdown, she remains positive, and has already seen and experienced change in the way we communicate and interact with each other that she believes may not have happened if we were not all connected through a common challenge. https://www.instagram.com/isobelittle/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After training as a baker back in her home country New Zealand Lucy Whitlow (Osteria Ilaria) soon found herself drawn to the science and service of restaurants in the pastry kitchen. It lead her all the way to Melbourne where plies her trade in one of the cities best Italian restaurants, but lockdown gave her pause for exploration. Fascinated with cheese and fermentation she started a cheese course and is discovering a whole new culinary adventure. https://www.instagram.com/lucywhitlow_/ 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

At the age of 14 Nelly Robinson (Nel, Sydney) began his career washing dishes at Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote Manor in the United Kingdom. At 15 he stepped into the kitchen and after rising the ranks in Michelin starred restaurants in the UK, he set his sites on Australia to create his own restaurant where the food tells a story like few other on the plate, inspired by anything from childhood to Disney films. https://nelrestaurant.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

When Andy Evans (Spice Temple, Sydney) first stepped into the kitchen at Rockpool it opened his eyes, not only to the potential for an amazing career in top level kitchens, but to the different lives, cultures and people that colour our culinary landscape. It set him on a chain events to be part of one of Australia’s most influential Asian restaurants ever. https://www.instagram.com/spice.temple/?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

Needing to earn cash while he was young Ben Sears (Ezra) got a job flipping pancakes, until an opportunity came along to work with one of Melbourne’s most influential chefs, Andrew McConnell. A chef with an innate ability to adapt and evolve, he moved to Sydney to work with Chui Lee Luk until the opportunity to open his own restaurant presented itself. With chef and partner Eun Hee An, and wine man Ned Brooks they found a run down site in Redfern and triggered a cult following for their modern take on Korean. Now, a few years on he’s exploring the food of Tel Aviv, and the queues are forming once again. https://www.instagram.com/bensearsishere/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Starting his career at just 10 years of age cutting chips for a local pub to earn pocket money, it wasn’t long before Michael Lambie found himself taking an apprenticeship at London’s luxury Claridge’s Hotel. He went on to work at 3 Michelin stared Waterside Inn in Berkshire and rise the ranks to work for Marco Pierre White in London for nearly four years as Head chef at the 2 Michelin star Harvey’s. On the cusp of opening a restaurant with Marco, he took an opportunity for a complete change of environment and headed to Melbourne where he has created some of Australia’s best restaurants. https://www.instagram.com/michael.lambie/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After meeting her future wife and business partner Melissa Palinkas while working in Dublin, Susan Whelan (Young George, Ethos Deli) thought the two would be destined to ope a restaurant in her home town. But when Melissa’s visa ran out, there were no same sex relationship visas at the time in Ireland and the pair decided to head downunder to Melissa’s home city Perth and explore their opportunities. Two decades later and they are one of the most dynamic duos in Australia’s culinary landscape, and with a new restaurant focussing on sustainability are aiming to set a new benchmark for a hospitality business downunder. https://www.younggeorge.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After beginning her career as a chef working in five star hotels around the world, Pip Anderson (Mona) took a spur of the moment wine course and it ignited a fire for wine she didn’t know was in her. Hanging up the apron she embarked on a journey that would see her become one of Australia’s best Sommeliers leading large teams of front of house professionals. But after needing a break from a busy lifestyle she moved to Tasmania to help a friend with a vintage and teach until the phone rang one day where she was offered one of the most unique wine and hospitality roles on the planet. https://www.instagram.com/pipples80/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After a career working in hatted restaurants in Sydney, James Kidman (Café Sydney) moved to the nation’s capital to run large-scale caterers, and government sites like the National Gallery until family circumstances saw him return to Sydney. Unsure what his next step would be, the phone rang and it lead to a dream role leading the team of one of Sydney’s most iconic and busiest venues. https://www.instagram.com/jameskidman/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After landing a job in one of Canada’s best restaurants Shanteh Wale (Quay) discovered a whole new respect for the art of front of house and wine service. Keen to immerse herself in the culture of one of Australia’s very best restaurants she headed back to Sydney and found a way through the door and onto the floor. After years of rising the ranks learning every element of service she’s now leading the largest team of sommeliers for a single venue downunder to create one of the country’s most unique food and wine experiences. https://www.quay.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

While rising the ranks in some of Australia’s best restaurants, Malcolm Meiers (Food + Wine, Food for Thought fundraiser) was struggling with anxiety and would unknowingly disconnect himself from friends and family. A lack of work/life balance lead to self-destructive behaviour until the day he decided to reach out and ask for help. It not only set him on a path to heal, but one that addressed the stigma and raise awareness about mental health in the hospitality sector too. This episode of Deep in the Weeds touches on mental health issues, if you need help please contact your GP or contact lifeline on 131114. https://www.instagram.com/malmeiers/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After travelling to Naples to study his craft with the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) –experts widely considered the world authority on traditional Neapolitan pizza making, Johnny Di Francesco (400 Gradi) returned home to open his first restaurant. With that style of pizza relatively unknown in Australia business was really tough until a bad review by a renowned restaurant critic changed everything. With photos of his Neapolitan style pizza appearing in the paper, well-travelled food-lovers flooded his establishment for a taste of the real deal. He’s expanded to 11 restaurants; an Italian deli and gelato shop since and even took the title of best pizza maker on the planet. https://www.instagram.com/johnny.di.francesco/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After growing the child of publicans between the rolling pastures and industrial jungle of Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the North of England Matt Wilkinson (Montalto, Four Pillars) learnt his trade in the kitchens of London and Edinburgh. But a spur of the moment yearning to travel saw him pack his bags and head to Melbourne where he has spent the last two decades creating some of the most influential dining experiences in Melbourne, with a few crazy speed bumps along the way. https://www.instagram.com/mrwilkinsons/ 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After starting his apprenticeship at the age of 19 at Matteos Restaurant, Darren Mercaldi (Mamasita, Hotel Jesus) rose the ranks quickly to become a head chef at the age of 23. But as he soon discovered the role is far from being a great cook, and found it challenging to find ways to get the best out of his staff without crossing the line. But as he matured he realised that not only was it important for him to change his ways to nurture and get the best out of his team, but it was vital for his own development too. https://www.instagram.com/sepultura2019/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Starting his career in the '70s by winning Apprentice of the Year, legendary Australian chef Peter Doyle (Merivale) felt at home in the commercial kitchen. Inspired by the great French kitchens and their connection with great produce, he joined a band of chefs who actively worked with producers to help nurture artisan produce downunder to supply the best restaurants. It created a golden era of restaurants where Doyle starred in numerous venues over three decades that not only took Australia down a new culinary path but fostered some of the greatest hospitality talent Australia has ever seen https://merivale.com/chef-apprenticeship/?_ga=2.95473820.1613853171.1623225175-923164143.1623225175 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After working in kitchens in Australia and New Zealand Justin North (Concept Hospitality) followed his passion for French cuisine and travelled to Europe to work in the two Michelin Star kitchen of Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons with Raymond Blanc. The experience changed his focus and he returned to Australia to be part of one of Australia’s most seminal establishments Banc, and open his own restaurant, Becasse to global acclaim, After more than a decade at the top the restaurant closed, he lost everything, and slowly put his life back together, and the experience made him realise exactly what is important in life. https://www.instagram.com/chefjustinnorth/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Needing to earn an income while studying psychology, Louella Mathews (Bibo Wine Bar) cut her teeth at two of New South Wales best regional restaurants - Lolli Redini and Racine - in wine region, Orange. After grasping the opportunity to run the latter, and connecting with local wine makers she become inspired to move to Sydney where a job at Rockpool changed the way she understood wine, culture and dining experiences. It led to a dream gig creating her own wine menu and delivering unique food and wine experiences tailored to each guest and the sort of evening they’re after. https://www.instagram.com/louthesomm/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Leaving Canada for the Michelin starred restaurants in the United Kingdom not long after getting his chef qualifications Ron McKinlay (Canoe Restaurant, Toronto, Canada) discovered the bounty and importance of local ingredients. It set him on a journey to explore the unique ingredients of Scotland, Australia and then finally back home to Canada where his ethos have seen him acknowledged as Canada’s best proponents of farm-to-plate cooking. https://www.instagram.com/rwmckinlay/ 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

With Italian roots, Stuart Toon (Rocker, Bondi) was introduced to food from a young age, with food and family being at the centre of his upbringing in Cheltenham UK. It led to a job in a butchery, breaking down game birds, that really ignited his love for food. But the kitchen was calling, and after working in a string of different restaurants he joined the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and over a decade became a key figure in its expansion downunder. He fell in love with the lifestyle in Sydney and decided to stay, teaming up with renowned chef Darren Robertson to open a restaurant of his own. https://www.rockerbondi.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Growing up as second oldest in household of seven in Port Lincoln in country South Australia Jenna North (Lucy Lui, Melbourne) started cooking at the age of 10 helping her mother feed the family. After starting her career cooking in he local pub, she took a chance and moved to Melbourne at the age of 18 having never experienced a big city. After finding her feet and learning her craft at hatted restaurants she hit a bumpy road until landing a job in a growing group where she has become the head chef of their flagship establishment. https://www.lucylius.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Growing up in Sydney North West Jeff Workman (Peacock and Jones, Hobart) had no interest in food and tried a number of vocations without luck, but as a last resort he started an apprenticeship at a local sports club that only lasted three weeks. Although convinced a career in hospitality wasn't for him, a kitchen hand job at a café led to a start in fine dining that soon jettisoned his career all the way to Tasmania, where he now runs one of the states most influential restaurants. https://peacockandjones.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

At the age of three Kay-Lene Tan (Tonka and Coda) moved to Singapore from Melbourne with her family, growing up amongst the colour and vibrancy of the multicultural food scene, and in a Peranakan household where food was the centre of everything. It triggered a love and passion for cooking, setting her on a culinary journey under some of the world’s most influential chefs Joel Rubuchon, Dominique Crenn, Andres Lara and Ana Ros and lead her back to the place of her birth, Melbourne, where she’s leading the teams of two of the cities most successful establishments. https://www.instagram.com/kaylenetan_/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After starting his career in a small restaurant on the NSW central Coast, Jake Kellie (Arkhé, Adelaide) rose the ranks to win a string of accolades which set him on our journey around the globe. During a stopover in Singapore he met fellow Aussie Dave Pynt (Burnt Ends) and landed the coveted role of head chef at one of the world’s best restaurant where the lure of cooking over fire set him on the path to open his own restaurant. https://www.instagram.com/jakekellie/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After working in some of Australia’s best fine dining restaurants Zachery Tan (Devon Café, Dopa, Commune) opened a café that raised the bar for everyday eating and placed an emphasis on quality producers. It became an instant hit with queues out the door, but the intensity of running a business led him to refine his own diet and discover the powerful healing benefits of a plant based diet. It’s led to a new venue focussed on bringing the community together with delicious sustainable vegetarian food. http://www.devoncafe.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After migrating to Australia in the 1960s from Lombardy, Italy with his family, Stefano Manfredi grew up in Western Sydney where Italian food was something new in Australian culture. Inspired by his grandmother and mother, he tasked himself with working some of Sydney’s best restaurants to understand what made them so successful, so one day he could open his own restaurant. He not only managed that but created some of the most influential Italian establishments in Australia’s culinary history, and as such is known fondly as the Godfather of Modern Italian cuisine. https://www.manfredi.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

With a lack of appetite to study during school, and a penchant to break the rules Dan Hong (Mr Wong, Ms G’s, Sushi e, Queen Chow) was at a crossroads in regards to what vocation to explore until his mother, a chef and restaurateur herself, talked him into doing a chef apprenticeship. It not only led to a career in some of Australia’s best fine dining establishments, but has seen him create some of the country's most popular venues that prove some culinary rules were meant to be broken. https://www.instagram.com/hongsta_gram/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After being born and raised in Perú till migrating to Australia with his family as an eight year old Jose Alkon (Pepito’s) grew up with an appetite for adventure and it led him to the art of Cinematography in the Film & Television industry where he carved out a career over two decades. But feeling the need to assimilate his whole life he always distanced himself from his heritage, but the older he got the more he realised the magnetic pulled of his Peruvian past. It led to a drive to open a 'taberna', an ode to his home country and his neighbourhood of Marrickville. https://pepitos.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After growing up in a small country town, Adriano Zumbo was inspired at a young age by sweets, lollies, and cakes his parents sold in their supermarket. With a yearning to get out and see the world he headed to Sydney to start an apprenticeship as a pastry chef and it planted the seed for the growth of one of Australia’s most influential pastry chefs. https://www.instagram.com/thesweetassassin/ 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

While on a trip to Chicago where his wife was receiving treatment for an illness, Tom Tilbury (Gather at Coriole) realized that life back in Australia needed to change and they needed to ensure a seamless life work balance. It lead to the opening of Gather Food & Wine in Robe where he found a greater connection to producers of the region. But as his small family started to grow, and a yearning to be closer to extended family, and opportunity to work with the famed Lloyd family at Coriole saw his food and dining philosophies merge seamlessly to reflect the estate, the region, our countries native ingredients’ and first and foremost...celebrates the ingredient too. https://www.instagram.com/tomtilbury/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After feeling burnt out from the long hours and intensity of fine dining restaurants Ashley Maree (Cross-Eyed Mary’s, Coolangatta) made a shift to work in bakeries, including a year at world-famous Tartine in San Francisco. But soon enough she was missing the atmosphere and energy of service. Keen to strike a balance between her love of working with dough and being in service she opened a tiny Italian restaurant championing pasta and is thriving in her element. https://www.instagram.com/ashleymareekent/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Moving to the UK just after finishing his apprenticeship Shannon Bennett (Burnham Beeches) immersed himself into the kitchen and culture of the most influential Michelin Starred restaurants of that era working with the likes of John Burton Race, Marco Pierre White and Alain Ducasse. He returned to Melbourne keen to connect with producers and create a restaurant never before seen downunder. Vue de Monde became the number one restaurant in the land, and produced an incredible alumnus of professionals, but the pursuit to be the very best turned Bennett’s passion into obsession along the way. https://www.instagram.com/chefbennett23/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After growing up in the family restaurant, Thao Nguyen (Eddy and Wolff) tried everything in her powers to ensure she didn’t follow in her mother’s footsteps with a career in hospitality so her kids would have a different upbringing to her. But after moving to the Gold Coast to help her mum with a new restaurant, she took a break with her husband and chef Vien to Melbourne where the restaurant scene swept her off her feet. The experience was so overwhelming she returned home the two of them created one of the states most exciting modern Asian eateries. https://eddyandwolff.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After years travelling the globe exploring new cultures and cooking different cuisines, Stephen Seckold (Hinchcliff House and Housemade Hospitality) came back to Sydney to run one of Sydney’s most popular venues Flying Fish. After a working at the top level he felt burnt out and took four years out away from the pans. The decision proved pivotal, not only in regards to the way he runs his kitchens and nurtures staff, but how he manages time away from work too. https://www.instagram.com/sseckold/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

At the age of 15 Jessica Arnott (Foxtrot Unicorn Bar, WA) had a random, impulse to enroll in a barista course. Although she never envisaged a career in the industry, that small spur of the moment lead to a career in hospitality, countless awards as a cocktail bartender, management roles in iconic venues and a move into the back of house manning the pans. https://www.instagram.com/jessicarette/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Starting her career in the pastry section of Marque, Lauren Eldridge (Berowra Waters Inn) plied her trade alongside some of the best talent of a generation. After winning the Josephine Pignolet award she travelled the world and worked in a trio of Three Michelin Star restaurants, and returned home and took on the group pastry chef role of the Van Haandle Group. All of which have primed her for perhaps the biggest role of her career at one of Australia’s most iconic establishments. https://www.instagram.com/lauren.eldridge/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After a traumatic childhood Clinton Park (Bridge Hotel) thought he’d never escape the tough world he lived in, until as a teen he stepped into a commercial kitchen for the first time. Inspired by the energy and camaraderie of the hospitality industry he took a chance and left his home state of Western Australia at the age of 16 and moved to Melbourne to begin career that would span multiple cities and change his life forever. https://www.instagram.com/chefclintonpark/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

An incrennible life Early on in her life renowned chef Dominique Crenn (Atelier Crenn, Petit Crenn and Bar Crenn) realised the connection and power of food to make connections. It drew her to the industry and with the pandemic leaving her restaurant shut for over a year, and the fight to overcome triple negative breast cancer, food, the people and connections found within it have not only helped her overcome the challenges, but given her energy to make change moving forward. https://www.instagram.com/dominiquecrenn/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After running one of the world’s best restaurants and reaching number 10 in the world, Brett Graham (The Ledbury) realised what he had worked so hard to build was jeopardy when the pandemic landed. With a venue incapable of function with social distancing in any form and uncertainty around the opening up of society he was left with no choice but to close. But with a never-say-die attitude he has taken the opportunity to explore new ingredients, and the agricultural side associated with food production with astounding results. https://www.theledbury.com/the-chef/ https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding/scholarships/brett-graham-scholarship 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After a career in some of Australia’s best restaurants Anna Ugarte (The Old Fitzroy) won the Josephine Pignolet award – recognising the best young chefs in Australia. All set to fly to Spain and the Basque country to stage at one of the world’s best restaurants Asador Etxebarri as part of her prize, the pandemic hit and put everything on hold. At a loss and unsure what to do next, a chance meeting lead to the opportunity for her very first head chef role at one of Sydney’s most loved old pubs. https://www.instagram.com/trupunx/ 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

Living in Paris, a city normally filled with colour, life and the citizens enjoying the good life in the bras and restaurants, Hanz Gueco (Verjus, Paris) has seen it become a ghost town over the last year. As the pandemic rages through Europe, his restaurant has still not re-opened since closing its doors in March 2020. But inspired by artists of other eras, he’s tried to take the positives of a compulsory gap year in his career and the time has allowed him to fall in love with the simple art of cooking again. https://www.instagram.com/hanzgueco/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After a successful career as an AFL footballer Daniel Motlop (Something Wild, Native Co., Seven Seasons) started a native Australian food company with his brothers and father. After building strong relationships with Indigenous communities around Australia, Daniel, a proud Larrakia man, set about promoting the ethical, sustainable and permitted use of native Australian ingredients and the impact has changed the way we know and understand these incredible ingredients. https://www.somethingwild.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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

After spending his early childhood in Melbourne, then his teens in Italy, Maurice Terzini (Iceberg’s Dining Group) returned to Australia and threw himself into the hospitality sector. Although successful he felt unsettled until a chance move to Sydney created a stepping stone to one of Australia’s best restaurants, and more importantly gave him a sense of stability and a true sense of purpose on the planet. https://www.instagram.com/mauriceterzini/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

For the last six months, award-winning chef Matt Stone (Future Food System) and his partner Jo Barrett have attempted to live solely off the food and resources produced by futurefoodsystem – a self-sustaining, zero waste, productive house that demonstrates the potential of our homes to provide shelter, produce food and generate energy in Federation Square Melbourne. The project has raised many concerns, discovered opportunities and cemented his belief in the fact that the smallest change can have a huge impact on the environment and the way we live. 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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling

The Huon Valley is one of Tasmania’s most picturesque regions and famous for Apples and cherries. But it’s fast becoming famous for incredible free range Berkshire pork, fed a vegetarian diet that includes the best fruits of the valley. For pig farmer Lillian Reardon (Mimosa Park Pork), the lifestyle, genetics and diet of these incredible pigs is producing an outstanding top of class fresh pork. https://www.instagram.com/mimosaparktas/ 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

After working with some of Australia’s best pastry chefs, Phil Khoury (Harrods) found himself a job making pastries daily in one of the world’s most magical dessert and pastry institutions – Harrods, London. After creating incredible afternoon tea offerings that had to consider all manner of dietaries he started to explore plant-based pastries, that were as good as, if not better than those relaying on animal products. The exploration has opened up a whole new world of opportunity and creativity. https://www.instagram.com/philkhoury/?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 PODCASTS Dirty Linen with Dani Valent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dirty-linen-a-food-podcast-with-dani-valent/id1518946986 The Crackling with Anthony Huckstep https://linktr.ee/thecrackling