If you haven’t heard of Panama Dining Room, we are sure you have seen its iconic arched windows pop up on your Instagram feed. Yes those windows are spectacular, but Panama Dining Room offers so much more than just that picture-perfect Instagram photo. In this episode of "Cut the Cake," we are joined by Luke Stepsys, owner of Panama Dining Room; Luke shares his journey from being a chef to becoming a restaurateur and how he fell in love with Panama Dining Room at first sight. He explains the unique concept of the venue, which operates as both a restaurant and a bar, as well as a wedding venue and how this venue is one that has become beloved by Melbournians (and many international celebrities) and a much sought after place for couples to say 'I Do'. About Luke + Panama Dining Room Luke Stepsys is the owner of Panama Dining Room, a unique and iconic venue located in Fitzroy, Melbourne. With a background in the hospitality industry, Luke has a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. He has transformed Panama Dining Room into a renowned restaurant and bar, as well as a sought-after wedding venue. Luke prioritizes authenticity and quality in the food and beverage offerings at Panama Dining Room, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers. Website: https://thepanama.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepanamadiningroom About Melanie Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks instagram.com/mellyrain_events/ Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact About Tania Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. instagram.com/eventwandererco/ Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact