On the Relish podcast, Tony Tan is a legend of the Australian food scene and a master of Asian cuisine, so what can expect from his new book Tony Tan’s Asian Cooking Class?Also – Alex Brawn and Dave Parker share all the goss on their stunning new Italian rooftop restaurant Amatrice – this one promises some of the best city views you’ll see.And in Eat, Drink Do Melbourne - your chance to enjoy a latino lunch at Morena, a new look and taste for DOC in Lygon Street, Lona Misa team up with Tarts...

On the Relish podcast, Ross McCombe is an Aussie chef impressed so much in Mexico City that he opened his own taqueria there, so what can expect from his Melbourne restaurant, Hacienda?Also, pub reno masters Matt Vero and Stephen Mitchell explain how they are bringing classic Williamstown pub The Morning Star back to its glory daysAnd in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - new Italian venue Casa Mariotti makes itself at home in Richmond, Marnong Estate plans an afternoon to stop the nation, Free to Feed...

On the Relish podcast, Alejandro Saravia is getting back to his Latin American roots with TWO new venues - Morena and Barra.Also, Brunetti Classico Fabio Angele shares what to expect from their brand new store in Coburg, which comes complete with cake boutique.And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - enjoy rustic Italian breakfast at Ms Jackson, get ready for Zero95 to bring brilliant pizza to Alphington, spend your Sundays enjoying a roast duck feast at Mya Tiger, get set for Sake and Sounds at...

On the Relish podcast, master distiller Owen Martin explains how he’s shaking up traditions at Angel’s Envy distillery in the heart of America’s bourbon country, Kentucky … and rather go out for to a restaurant than the theatre? Well, Gluttony : A Play in Three courses will gives you the chance to do both, the show’s creators Nick Parr & Rob Kaboord explain. And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - how you can say happy birthday to Bahari with a fabulous feed me menu, a super collab with Guy...

On the Relish podcast, Tom Cooper was a restaurant industry legend - famous for his cold smoked salmon (among other smoked goodies), he tells Kate about his new CBD venue so we can all get a taste.Also Emma Thomsen and Greg Snelders rediscovered their love of cooking and caring during COVID, they explain what we can expect from their gorgeous new venue Northside Grocer.And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - seafood specialists Neptune head to bayside Sebastian for a special dinner, Hacienda opens at...

On the Relish podcast, get ready for Melbourne’s newest festival, this one dedicated to the wonder of French wine, Pierre Stock explains what to expect from Le Grape Escape.Also, supermarket wonderland La Manna has just launched Forneria, head of food Jason Shiong explains which tasty Italian street foods you can now enjoy in store.And forget Melbourne, this episode it's Eat, Drink, Do - GEELONG! Kate has tips on 24 hours in that fabulous regional city, including lunch at new steakhouse...

On the Relish podcast, Pete Roddy and Jonno Phillips closed Richmond’s much-loved Noir restaurant and opened brighter, lighter Pastarami in it's place - Kate gets all the details.  Also, the owner of Kate's favourite pub in country Vic, Rod Hughes explains the secrets behind the success of Trentham’ Cosmopolitan Hotel. And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, the girls from Makan hook up with a Masterchef finalist for a dinner celebrating childhood favourites, Dolly Melbourne takes you to Paris After...

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, get ready for dystopian-inspired venue "The Chapel" on Chapel St, how you can enjoy tasty Texas barbecue at beautiful Bellarine Estate, pop up Into The Vines brings five wineries and 28 wines to Collingwood for you to taste, and head to the Dark Side of Wine - a brand new winter festival in Rutherglen celebrating Muscat and Durif.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Relish podcast, Phillip Kennedy is co-owner of Pure South which this month celebrates TWENTY YEARS of bringing the best of Tasmanian produce to diners here in Melbourne. He talks about the friends he's made and the tassie businesses he's been able to support. Also, Matt Bailey is branch director of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society here in Australia, and he explains how it's not all just about Scotch OR whisky, but that they get to bring their members some of the most exciting and unique...

On the Relish podcast, Matteo Pignatelli talks about celebrating thirty years with his Fitzroy North institution Matteo’s, and what it takes to not only survive, but thrive in this town.Also, Amar Singh is behind some of Victoria's most loved Indian restaurants, so what can we expect from colourful new Lygon Street additions Bibi Ji?And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, High Cheese returns to the Westin Hotel thanks to cheese royalty the Studd siblings; Rossi Bar is serving up Gnocchi and tunes...

On the Relish podcast, exec chef Nicky Reimer explains how she and the entire Bellota team have cemented that value as not only a local favourite, but a beacon for food and wine lovers from across Melbourne.  Also – the man behind Grazeland, John Foreman, is helping one of their most popular stalls set up digs in not one, but TWO permanent locations - get ready for Bar Mexico & Hotel Mexico.  And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, details on great value winter offerings from Pipi’s Kiosk and...

On the next Relish podcast, Melbourne’s king of cheese Anthony Femia has plenty of cheesy ideas to indulge your way through winter, and shares what he'll be bringing in from Europe this year. Also – Melbourne’s favourite whisky distillery, Starward, has had a huge makeover, so Kate finds out what we can expect from their revamped Port Melbourne HQ. And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, James Cornwall unveils Ruby Dining in the city, Mr Vincenzo’s is opening in Mornington, as is new cocktail bar...

On the Relish podcast - as things start to heat up in the food scene in South Melbourne, Kate chats to a bit of as stayer - Luca Balbo from Park Street Pasta and Wine about their 7 years running a modern trattoria. Also – Harry Scott and Stephen Clarke from CBD Japanese joint Robata talk Whisky & Wagyu, and how you pair them together seamlessly. And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, a pasta pop up at Adrian Richardson’s Bouvier Bar, your chance to cheese your own adventure at Maker and...

On the Relish podcast, international bartending celebrity and King of Cocktails Dale De Groff talks about the history of the craft, perfecting the classics, and what we can expect from Le Martini Bar at Crown Melbourne. And - think you know Marvel stadium? Well there's been some very big changes recently in their food and drink space, Shannon Martinez joins Kate to talk about the very swish sounding venues Amphora and Friends of Fire, and how they'll be feeding Melburnians outside of big...

On the Relish podcast, one of Melbourne’s great pizza joints is returning to the city. Remo Niccolini explains how he finally got his beloved A25 Pizzeria back into fine CBD digs, and gives us a hint on what to order when we visit.  Also, at 25 - Olivia Pietromatire has a very big gig as restaurant manager for Maha, Kate will find out how you make sure front of house makes a good dining experience great.  And then for one week only, it's Eat Drink Do Bendigo, as Kate shares a wrap of the...

On the Relish podcast - it's EASTER TIME! Kate chats to Philippa Grogan, founder and owner of the iconic Philippa’s bakery and products, about how much her hot cross buns might have changed in 30 years of baking. Also, Rachel Little pivoted mid-pandemic from fine dining to fabulous pies, Kate gets the story behind Miss Amelie Gourmet.  And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Bansho is dishing up French-Japanese fusion in Armadale, Brewmanity opens a rooftop brewery bar in South Melbourne, Moon Dog...

On the Relish podcast, could 2024 be the year of Amaro. Kate will ask Navi bar manager Miriam Wahlhutter who has designed an Amaro Tasting flight to get us all up to speed on that Italian liqueur. Also, in South Melbourne hospitality veteran Glen Bagnara has opened Castlerose, a moody basement supper club - Kate will get the scoop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Relish podcast, Colt Dining opened to much acclaim in Mornington last October then burnt down three weeks after it opened. Kate chats to owner and chef Matti Fallon about where and how he's rising from the ashes.  Also, Joel Alderdice (Old-er-dice) is a Yarra Valley boy made good, with seriously impressive chef gigs under his belt including local hatted restaurant Tarrawarra Estate. Kate talks to him and local whisky bar owner Brendan Cavanagh about why they're opening a four-seat...

On the first Relish podcast for 2024, no fear of missing out if you get to the brand new FOMO cinemas in East Brunswick Village, co-founder Natalie Miller explains how they're offering a brilliant Food and Movie experience. And speaking of exciting new venues, Kate chats to Moon Dog co-founder Josh Ulyans about the mammoth plans they have for the iconic Franco Cozzo site in Footscray. And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - Ugo Burrata Bar bringing cheesy dreams to South Melbourne Market,...

In the final Relish podcast for the year, Kate asks Herald Sun food and wine Editor Kara Monssen if 2023 delivered when it comes to food and drink, and what were her highlights? Also - Joseph Abboud moved iconic restaurant Rumi to a new home, opened a new bar and released a book in 2023 – Kate will find out how he's recovered after all that and how the new venues are faring.And in Eat, Drink Do Melbourne - New Years ideas from Stella Restaurant and Bar, Stokehouse Restaurant and Bar, Pipi’s...

On the next Relish podcast, good news for locals in the west, as some local hospo legends, including former Copper Pot owner Ashley Davis, take over much-loved pub, the Victoria Hotel in Footscray - Ash shares all the details. Also, Brick Lane Brewing’s Paul Bowker reveals all about their huge new venue right near the Queen Vic – Brick Lane Market.  And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - Avani wines reveal their new Summer Dining Popup lineup, Gimlet celebrate a summer of cherries with a special...

On the Relish podcast, pastry chef and Instagram sensation Rosemary Andrews is opening her first bricks and mortar store - Mietta by Rosemary - and Kate finds out where we can find it.  Also, at the Next Hotel in town La Madonna nabbed a new head chef, Paul Turner shares how he's put his stamp on the restaurant's Milan meets Beijing theme. And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne,  Pincho Disco is taking us on a tasty tour of Latin America, The Goods Shed opens in Ballarat with new dining and drinking...

On the next Relish podcast, the Melbourne whisky bar owner who has just opened a new venue celebrating the joy that is Italian aperitivo, and Kate is a self-confessed dumpling feed, so she grabs all the details on the Downtown Dumpling Market which is set up right now at Birrarung Marr.And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - Johnny’s Green Room jazzes up their rooftop for summer, Scott Pickett convinces Tom Parker Bowles (the son of Queen Camilla) to come to Melbourne for two special events, Hazel...