Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent

For the final episode in our Dirty Linen miniseries about the Carlton Wine Room, we hear from Binod Gautam, who came from Nepal to study IT, aged just 17. So many Australian restaurants have Nepali people working in them - it's great to hear Binod's perspective on his working life in Australia and especially how much he loves his job as chef de partie at Carlton Wine Room. Huge thanks to Conor, Andy, Bethan, Binod and Sayaka for being part of this series and being so generous with their stories. Thanks also to producer Rob Locke without whom none of this would be possible. https://thecarltonwineroom.com.au 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

We continue our week at Carlton Wine Room with Sayaka Bilcich, bar manager and junior sommelier. Though her path hasn't been overly strategic, Sayaka believes in hospitality as a pillar of society that should be valued and appreciated more. At Carlton Wine Room, she's getting the validation and opportunity that makes the road feel right. https://thecarltonwineroom.com.au 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

Newly qualified chef Bethan Williamson has been at Carlton Wine Room for two years. She landed on a career in cooking after finishing an Arts degree but not really finding any direction as a uni graduate. She loves the family feeling at Carlton Wine Room, the confidence that the team instils in her and - of course - the amazing snacks. https://thecarltonwineroom.com.au 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

Coming from a 6th generation farming family and after a career as a journalist Sandra McCuaig (Bodalla Dairy) yearned to be on the land again. She found wonderment in the small town of Bodalla, a town once famous for its cheese, and set about celebrating of the region by producing award-winning cheese and ice cream. https://www.bodalladairy.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 continue our weeklong mini-series at Carlton Wine Room, following on from yesterday's launch episode with head chef Conor Pomroy. Today we dive in with co-owner Andrew Joy. Andy grew up immersed in the notion that food and wine are central to life. At Carlton Wine Room, he thinks about his staff first, focusing on culture and continual learning. Let's head back in... https://thecarltonwineroom.com.au 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

Dirty Linen's mission is to tell inside stories of the hospitality industry and we're always asking ourselves where that might lead us. This week we're taking a deep dive into Melbourne restaurant Carlton Wine Room, a much-loved wine-focused inner-city favourite. We'll hear first from head chef Conor Pomroy who speaks about menu creation, staff culture, why he loves being a chef and the recent health crisis that made him wonder if he was going to have to give it all away. Stay tuned all week as we meet five key players at Carlton Wine Room. https://thecarltonwineroom.com.au 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's on my mind this Friday December 3? I went to Sydney and I ate and I ate and I ate. Today I talk about the pleasure of visiting restaurants that know who they are, the possible upsides of the staffing crisis, and some of the most delicious morsels I've put in my mouth this week. 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

We try something new on Dirty Linen today...an audio restaurant review! I bring out the big mic and look like a total weirdo at the new Nomad Melbourne. https://nomad.melbourne 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

Steve Robinson grew up on a farm but he didn't realise exactly how much made-from-scratch ethics influenced him until he was a stay-at-home dad making pasta for his young family. Steve's kitchen bench hobby slowly morphed into one of Australia's most prominent premium pasta companies. Otway Pasta has a focus on quality ingredients, traditional methods and looking after the people that work there. https://www.otwaypasta.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 continue our series on people leaving hospitality in this heartfelt chat with George Leung. George quit his senior front-of-house role at Maha Bar to spend more time with his young son. He's now the Victorian rep for spirits dealers Proof & Company. George is sure he's made the right decisions but that doesn't mean there are no regrets, especially when he sees the restaurant world struggling for experience and leadership. https://au.linkedin.com/in/george-leung 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

You probably need a coffee to listen to this podcast with coffee guy Tim 'Styles' Williams from Bureaux in Melbourne. Coffee is a monumental topic and we get right into it, talking ethical sourcing, climate change, pricing and whether it makes any sense for an Australian city to be famous for its coffee. We also hear about the way he's reshaped his business for COVID and why it's actually better.. https://bureaux.com.au

We chat to Lynda McAlary-Smith, the Victorian Small Business Commissioner, whose family experience with success and failure has helped her become an empathetic and effective advocate for small businesses, including restaurants and cafes. We talk rent negotiations, tapping into the community's fond feeling for local enterprises, the heart-rending but often relieving decisions around closing a business and the many resources available to assist with mental wellbeing. https://au.linkedin.com/in/lynda-mcalary-smith-978b4088 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

In Australia turkey often plays second fiddle to chickens, but things are changing. An idea to have a few turkeys on the farm led Claire Longbottom (Freshwater Turkeys, SA) down a path to breed and pasture-raise rare heritage turkeys in the Clare Valley, South Australia. These incredible birds grow slowly and are free to roam outside and embrace an active lifestyle, and the proof lies in some of the most sort after turkey in the country. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1690158811199302/ 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

It's Friday! Here's what's on my mind... Standing up for a beer and scrapped capacity limits at 90% vax - YAY - but not enough staff to service demand - BOO! Also, why are visa holders still being discriminated against by not being able to leave Australia to visit family back home? And also...a great meal at Carlton Wine Room and apparently I'm a - ahem - legend. 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

After 35 years running Marios cafe, Mario De Pasquale has retired, leaving the all-day dining institution in the hands of his business partner Mario Maccarone. He reflects on what's changed and what's remained consistent over the decades. We also dig into the convergence of business identity and financial models and how they relate to caring for staff. It gets emotional... https://marioscafe.com.au 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

Dirty Linen continues with the challenging topic of leaving hospitality in this discussion with sommelier Stacey Edwards. Her stellar career in wine and restaurants included stints as head somm at River Cafe in the UK and Lake House in Daylesford. She was working at Igni when the pandemic hit, prompting a career change: Stacey is now a train Signaller. What would it take to get this talented professional back into hospo? 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 if you farmed as much for beauty, joy and creativity as sustenance? Simone Jelley runs Pretty Produce, an edible flower grower in Queensland, supplying chefs and restaurants, and making value-added products that she offers direct to consumer. It's an endless journey of discovery, working with plants that aren't always appreciated for their edibility, that are strictly seasonal and extremely perishable. https://www.prettyproduce.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 head to the Mornington Peninsula to speak to chef Brigitte Hafner, co-owner of Gourmet Traveller's Restaurant of the Year, Tedesca Osteria. This is a big juicy chat, largely about how to make restaurants work for the people who make a living from them. https://www.tedesca.com.au/osteria-tedesca 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

Australian-Filipino chef Ross Magnaye returns to Dirty Linen, this time from far away Bulgaria where he's had a 'hot vax summer' on the golden sands of the Black Sea. We talk about the purpose of travel and adventure and Ross gives us an early taste of his future plans for a restaurant in Melbourne. I also share stories about my own crazy Bulgarian misadventures. https://www.instagram.com/rossmagnaye/?hl=en 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

For three generations Greg Kocanda’s (Block 11 Organics) family have had their hands in the soil producing organic fruit and vegetables on farms in New South Wales Central West and The Hawksbury. Organics isn’t a marketing catch cry for the Kocanda’s, for 80-odd years it’s simply the only way they have ever farmed. https://block11organics.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

Shashi Singh is winemaker at her family operation, Avani Wines on the Mornington Peninsula. She talks about the farming she witnessed as a girl in rural India and the deep resonances with the biodynamic farming methods she uses in the vineyard. A scientist, environmentalist, a mother and grandmother, Shashi's life is rich and - like so many careers in food and wine - her path has been circuitous and surprising. https://www.avanisyrah.com.au 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

Friday On My Mind is a little wrap of the week: what I've been eating, drinking and thinking. Today it's Diwali, visa holders, Hector's Deli cheese pull, Restaurant St Lawrence donut, Stillwater at Crittenden STILL without power and lots more! 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

Gilbert Family Wines have a long history of agriculture and winemaking within Australia. A father and son story of balancing tradition with natural progression and respect to site and season. https://www.gilbertfamilywines.com.au Over a Glass is a drinks podcast with Shanteh Wale. Exploring the personalities, stories & landscape of the wine and drinks business. Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

With reopening feeling more and more secure in Melbourne and Sydney, it's a good opportunity to have a state of the industry check-in with Wes Lambert, head of the Restaurant & Catering Industry Association. What are the big issues and what are the solutions? We talk vaccination, restrictions, lobbying, immigration and staffing, staffing, staffing. https://www.rca.asn.au 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

Paul Righetti is a founder and owner of Honest Eggs, a central Victorian regenerative farm where they take pride in doing things differently. Paul grazes cattle, sheep and chickens, moving them through pastures in a nurturing cycle that works well for the produce and the land. Honest Eggs goes way beyond "free range" in terms of animal welfare, environmental impact and - crucially - flavour, and he reckons farming like this is good for the soul. https://honesteggsco.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

Melbourne prides itself on being an events capital but that hasn't exactly been the case for the past 20 months. We check in with Hatem Saleh, CEO of Atlantic Group, which had already been thrown into turmoil even before the pandemic. How does a leader deal with crisis? Why is he in the industry anyway? And what are the positives Hatem is taking forward into his reshaped hospitality and events business? https://atlanticgroup.com.au 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

It's been a week since Melbourne reopened and Victoria is set for further changes this weekend, as the state hits 80% 16+ vaccination. What has the last week been like and what can we expect for the next stage of easing? 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

We head to Adelaide to talk to American-born chef Justin James (ex-Vue de monde). Justin's restaurant in the Adelaide Botanic Garden uses foraged produce to create tasting menus that take diners on a journey. We talk about the hot topic of staffing and Justin shares his innovative approach to melding and overlapping the many roles that combine to make a restaurant work. https://www.instagram.com/chefjustinjames/ 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

It's episode 300! We catch up with erudite, opinionated pastry chef Will Goldfarb, who has recently been named World's Best Pastry Chef by the World's 50 Best awards. Will runs the incredible Room 4 Dessert in Bali which has navigated the pandemic with energy and optimism. We chat creativity, humility, art and dessert: how far can you push it? https://www.instagram.com/willtgoldfarb/?hl=en 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

Great cheese takes time, takes patience and takes a lot of care. For Nicole Gilliver (Grandvewe) it all starts with a great life for the sheep. Everything Nicole and her family do is founded on respect for their sheep, respect for the environment and a love of exceptional cheese. https://grandvewe.com.au 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

Rhianwen Seiter is flustered! The owner of Bendigo's Ms Batterhams is excited about Victoria rejoining as one but she's also discombobulated by a rolling staffing crisis. Her situation is further exacerbated by a number of her team - including her head chef - who've had to isolate after visiting exposure sites. We know we're living with COVID but we're still not sure how it works: the new new new new normal isn't quite normal yet. https://www.instagram.com/msbatterhams/?hl=en 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

Melbourne is open and so is my mouth! I catch the train to the city, eat in a restaurant with friends and feel all the feelings. Let's do this - safely, carefully, joyfully - let's satisfy our hunger for experience and connection. 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

Let's Melbourne again! Daniel Amato owns Brunswick favourite Lux Foundry. He can't wait to open the cafe again and feel the energy and buzz of the dining floor. Reopening for a sixth time is kind of unbelievable - imagine telling a business owner that two years ago. Even so, he feels prepared and optimistic - and he'd love you to try the new passionfruit panna cotta. https://www.luxfoundry.com.au 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

With Melbourne on the verge of reopening for the 6th time, Scott Pickett is feeling the butterflies, wrangling the menus, decoding the ever-changing rules and - more or less, basically, in the end - feeling optimistic about his restaurants and Melbourne generally. Sure, he might have to scoop up staff on incoming flights but he's up for it...Let's do this, Melbourne! https://www.scottpickettgroup.com.au 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

Ben Blackmore is a sixth generation farmer and the custodian of Blackmore Wagyu, launched by his father David more than 30 years ago. Their wagyu is one of the most respected and adored meat products in the world, a testament to genetics, breeding, feed, animal care and an unending commitment to quality. But what's it like to run a family farm in an arena that's stocked with corporates and in a world that's facing climate change? https://blackmorewagyu.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

We head to Canada to talk to cook, author and food commentator Julie Van Rosendaal. Her home town of Calgary, Alberta is open but dining out is restricted and the hospitals are overwhelmed. What can we learn from the Canadian situation as Australia climbs towards high vaccination rates and dining in again? https://www.instagram.com/dinnerwithjulie/?hl=en 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

Haikal Raji is one of the three brothers who run Melbourne institution A1 Bakery. Haikal grew up in the shop, learning hospitality and generosity from his father and uncle, and growing slowly into the custodian of a Lebanese legacy that is dear to Brunswick and important to Melbourne. The COVID times have been tough but he doesn't see any way forward but optimism, zaatar manouche in hand. https://a1bakery.com.au 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

When your restaurant is all about a sense of place and connection, it's hard to keep the spirit going in lockdown. But Andrea Pagani from Elwood's Figo Pizza has kept his staff engaged, the locals fed, distinguishing Caroline No Anchovies from Caroline Extra Anchovies along the way. He even managed to finish a PhD in literature. Let's talk Pinocchio! 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

Sydney is open! We last spoke to Stuart Knox, owner of Fix Wine Bar, on June 24 just as Sydney was going into a two-week lockdown. Fifteen weeks later, that lockdown is ending. Stuart is excited to be reopening though unsure how much city trade there will be. He's also expecting a few tricky moments checking the vaccination status of his customers. https://fixwine.com.au 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

For farmer Angela Argyle (Argyle Australian Saffron), location was vital for the success of their foray into saffron. The regional New South Wales town Orange is perfect for Saffron, which demands four distinct seasons to thrive. In just five years Angela and Brendan are not only producing some of the best saffron in the world, but are living proof that belief, grit and determination fosters the most fruitful outcomes. https://www.argyleaustraliansaffron.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 PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

With Sydney close to reopening we talk to chef Danielle Alvarez about the energy and intention required to welcome guests again and the hope that diners bring their kind hearts to the table. There's also a great scrambled egg story and (from me) a creepy confession. https://www.instagram.com/daniellemariealvarez/?hl=en 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

We head to Blacktown, Sydney to talk to Nila Yousofzai from Afghan Chapli Kebab. Nila is proud and happy to showcase the street food of her birthplace and can't wait to come out of lockdown so more people can eat it. It's been tough in western Sydney but with a brother in Kabul she's able to keep the difficulties of the Australian pandemic experience in perspective. https://www.instagram.com/afghanchaplikebab/?hl=en 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

Doug Brooke is owner and brewer at East Bendigo Brewing Company, an independent beer manufacturer in central Victoria. Some producers look for broad distribution networks and national - even international - acclaim and success. Doug prefers to think local: if you live here, or if you visit, he wants you to encounter and enjoy a beer that expresses and honours the region. https://www.ebbrewing.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 PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Mike Russell expected COVID to visit Baker Bleu, his renowned sourdough bakery in Melbourne. But when a staff member tested positive - followed by half a dozen more - he was frustrated by an absence of guidance from Victoria's health authorities. Navigating the situation has been tough but it's prompted him to institute important changes: bye-bye break room for one.

Shiree Pilkinton founded Ballarat social enterprise cafe A Pot Of Courage because the migrant women in her circle were talented and capable but faced barriers to employment. Founded just before COVID struck, it's been one challenge after another - even so, the perspective and resilience of the Pot family is inspiring and energising. We find Shiree in New Zealand, stuck offshore after the death of her mother but finding solace in the family home and her Maori traditions. https://www.apotofcourage.com.au 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

We hear a bit about people with underlying health conditions when discussing COVID. Here's one: Satt Makkad runs Melbourne restaurant 3 Idiots with her husband Pratt. They are struggling with staffing, lockdowns, 'freedom marchers' out the front of the restaurant and the vexed question of the vax. They're also making great Indian food, based on stories and memories. https://www.3idiots.com.au 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 PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

For Kim Kiss and her husband Bryan, Grassland Poultry is more than just producing chicken meat. For over 30 years they’ve practised regenerative farming, and in recent years they’ve added their prized Australian Heritage Breed Sommerlad Chickens to the mix – ethically grown, and free to roam – just as nature intended. https://grasslandpoultry.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 PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Times are tough but there's light at the end of the tunnel and a community to buoy Tammy Brami, owner of Boosa in Melbourne's Bentleigh. The COVID times have reinforced and refined the values of this family cafe. She and husband Eitam have made pandemic pivots that they know they'll retain and they're even launching an adjunct events business. https://www.boosa.com.au Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani 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 PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Today we bring you the second episode of the Producers Podcastwith our co-host Anthony Huckstep If one thing defines Jonas Widjaja (@fairgamewildvenison), it's a passionate dislike for waste. After discovering he was unable to donate excess meat after a hunting trip, he realized he could make a difference. With wild deer being culled and left in the field to go to waste in Northern New South Wales, he embarked on a journey to bring wild venison to the plates of diners down under. https://www.fairgame.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 head to Denmark to talk to Mette Gassner, owner of Ti Trin Ned, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Fredericia, two hours from Copenhagen. On September 11, the Danish government declared the COVID crisis over: with high vaccination rates (75% of the total population and 84% of everyone 12 and over), restrictions have been completely lifted. Mette is pleased but wary: after so many ups and downs, is this the right time to let go of fear and dive wholeheartedly into renewal? http://www.titrinned.dk/en/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani 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