In this episode, we are on the Bass Coast, where idyllic coastlines and picturesque hinterlands make for popular holiday retreats. For a lucky few, it’s a place to call home. Frank Butera and his family, from Bass River Winery, join me today. https://www.bassriverwinery.com/ https://www.winegippsland.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

Mary Vaughan is the Senior Station Manager of Anthony Lagoon, part of the Westholme Wagyu supply chain for cattle company AACo. Known to all as Brumby, she spent her early years on the land and was always drawn to horses and station life. Brumby’s workplace is about 400km north east of Tennant Creek on a historic stock route in the Northern Territory’s Barkly Tablelands. Their role is to breed the heifers - female cows - who will be crossed with wagyu sires to produce the F1 cattle that end...

After losing her business during Covid, Genevieve Muir spent more time in the kitchen cooking the food of her West African heritage. Keen to master a prized condiment, she spent months tweaking the recipe until her extended family approved. And now, Coast of Gold Shitto is on shelves across the country. https://coastofgold.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

In this episode, we are meandering down to South Gippsland to visit a special place made even more incredible by the people who inhabit it. The Wine Farm is home to the Hawkins family—Neil and his wife Anna—who have turned their property into a farm of wonder. https://thewinefarm.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Over a...

We’ve had guests on from restaurants that have racked up 10, 20 and even 30 years in the industry, but today’s guest is part of a multi-generational restaurant family that has fed Canberrans for 6 decades. Gavin Chan, third generation owner of Canberran institution Happy’s joins us to share yarns of this incredible family and restaurant. https://www.happys.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

In today’s episode, we head into East Gippsland to visit Rob Lightfoot from Lightfoot Wines. Together with his brother Tom and their founding father, the family is making an array of modern and classic wines, all crafted with plenty of heart and soul. https://lightfootwines.com http://winegippsland.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

We’re heading to the rangelands of northern Australia today. Joel Murray is the station manager at Wylarah, a key cattle station for Westholme Wagyu. Wylarah is about 500 km west of Brisbane, in river country with rolling hills, and runs up to 10,000 cattle at a time. The rhythm of the year is set by the seasons but life on Wylarah is as bound up in technology as it is in nature: it’s a modern approach to an old-timer craft of nurturing cattle. This episode is one of three sponsored episodes...

After years of delivering a hospitality offering and winning coveted chefs hats Peter Roddy (Pastarami) knew he needed a sweeping change to his venue. A dramatic transformation to the offering and promotion of key staff has given the venue a new lease on life, and also allowed him to branch out and open more venues too. https://www.pastarami.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

After a decade running someone else’s restaurant, Jack Reid (Avia) joined forces with a former colleague to open their very own establishment. It’s been a fast and bumpy road to opening, and Jack joins us on the eve of swinging the doors open to discuss the pitfalls and little triumphs of opening a restaurant. https://www.aviarestaurant.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

In this episode, we head to Bass Coast Shire, located in Southern Gippsland. There, we will find Marcus Satchell and his wife, Lisa Sartori—the dynamic duo behind Dirty Three Wines. Marcus embodies the spirit of Gippsland: rugged, full of possibilities, and you can’t help but feel a little cooler just for knowing him. https://www.dirtythreewines.com.au/ https://www.winegippsland.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

After two decades working the snow fields in Colorado and Australia, Evan Marler (Laggan Pantry, Laggan Village) and his partner Sally decided to make a home back in Australia. Settling in the familiar Snowy Mountains they ran a small hotel, café and restaurants until they had the money to step out on their own. They settled on a tony town in regional NSW, and over a decade later have built one of the most off-grid, inspired and unique zero waste, biodynamic farm, restaurant and accommodation...

When we talk about hidden gems, we are often referring to a venue hidden down a laneway, through a secret door in the city. It’s not often considered in a regional location. But there is somewhere in regional Victoria that's tucked away and doing things very differently to most. Joel Alderdice (Emerald City, Healesville) joins us to talk about his miniscule 4 seat restaurant. https://emeraldcityhealesville.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND...

In this episode, we are staying in West Gippsland as we chat with winemaker Kirsten Hardiker of Cannibal Creek Wines. Just a one-hour drive from Melbourne, Cannibal Creek is a must-stop destination to experience their classic and modern wines, alongside truly delightful dining in Tynong North. https://www.cannibalcreek.com.au/ https://www.winegippsland.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

The sheer size of Gippsland is impressive. The quality of wine produced throughout its diverse landscape has earned a reputation for some of Australia’s finest offerings. Join us as we explore the remarkable terroir of Gippsland. In this episode, we are traveling to West Gippsland to talk to the notorious William Downie, affectionately known as Bill. He shares his farm, Guendulian, with his talented wife Rachael in the Baw Baw Shire. William Downie Wines has more than just a few followers; he...

Working under some very influential mentors throughout his career Scott Mills (Sinclair’s and The Log Cabin) decided when he got the chance to run his own kitchen that he’d create a plan to not only build a great workplace culture but get the best out of his staff too and help them take their careers to the next level. Now, at one of western Sydney’s busiest venues, he’s creating something special. https://sinclairsrestaurant.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES,...

Growing up in a food-loving family near Florence, Italy Matilde Razzoli (Elio’s Place) had a natural inclination to become a chef. After rising the ranks in some of Italy’s best restaurants, she ventured to Australia on a visa for a break and fell in love with it. Now she’s taking on the biggest role of her life at an all-day bistro that's making waves in Melbourne. https://www.eliosplace.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

Dave Allen, known as the "Sea Urchin Godfather," is a pioneer of the Australian sea urchin industry. With over 25 years of dedication, he has mastered the craft of harvesting, processing, and promoting premium uni, becoming a key figure in elevating Australia's sea urchin to global recognition. https://www.instagram.com/tasdavea?igsh=MXh1dzNvY2V3Mm1lZA== Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/ Follow John...

When her dad quite his corporate job and picked up an apron and knife Giorgina Venzin’s (The Venzin Group) childhood was suddenly immersed into the world of hospitality. She grew up in restaurants, and it was only natural that one day she would go out on her own and create her own offerings. Now in her mid-30s she has a family-run group with six venues that have become genuine hubs of the community. https://www.venzingroup.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS,...

After cutting his teeth and rising the ranks at some of Sydney’s and Melbourne’s best restaurants Elliott Pinn (House Made Hospitality) had an opportunity to join an exciting new hospitality group. In a short period of time the group has grown exponentially, and so too has Pinn’s approach to the art of hospitality. https://www.housemadehospitality.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

Welcome to the final episode in our miniseries collaboration between Producers podcast and AgriCULTURED, a festival which showcases and connects the produce and people of northern Tasmania, or Lutruwita as it’s called in Aboriginal culture. So far, we’ve heard from duck farmer Bec Rumble, vegetable grower Wouter Sels, winemaker Linda Morice and finally we’re chatting to Annette Reed from Tasmanian Natural Garlic and Tomatoes. With her husband Nevil, she farms tomatoes and garlic half an hour...

One of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, Martin Boetz (Shortgrain) has had pork at the centre of many of his creations in the kitchen. After years wowing Sydneysiders with Longrain, and putting on feasts to remember in the Hawksbury he’s now making his mark on the Brisbane landscape – and Brisbanites can’t get enough of him. https://www.shortgrain.com.au/ Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob...

The name of Taylors is deeply embedded in the minds and hands of Aussie wine drinkers. You’ve most likely bought a bottle, been gifted one or seen them adorned a dining table somewhere, sometime.  Mitchell Taylor is the third-generation winemaker and managing director of this esteemed estate and joins me to tell me more https://www.taylorswines.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

Welcome to the third collaboration between Deep in the Weeds’ Producers podcast and AgriCULTURED, a festival which showcases and connects the produce and people of northern Tasmania, or Lutruwita as it’s called in Aboriginal culture. This is a special part of the world, with beautiful, fertile lands, true seasons, and rich traditions. So far, we’ve heard from duck farmer Bec Rumble, vegetable grower Wouter Sels and today we’re talking to winemaker Linda Morice, of Sinapius. Sinapius is in...

Everyone’s budgets are thin. The economy is at snail’s pace and mortgage rates are through the roof. Whenever things are tight, dining out is the first thing consumers cut back on. Even worse, they’re booking and not turning up. It’s challenging in hospitality, but what is the grim reality for most right now, and what are the solutions to find a way through the weeds? Industry legend Damian Brabender (Otis Dining Hall, Canberra) goes deep and delivers some refreshing wisdom about the path...