Simon Toohey is one of Masterchef’s most recognisable figures – going through two seasons with a goal to embrace and champion vegetables throughout his cooking. In this candid discussion we talk about the realities of the show, his background in cocktail bars, how he fell in love with veggies, his channel 10 show Freshly Picked […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Toohey is one of Masterchef’s most recognisable figures – going through two seasons with a goal to embrace and champion vegetables throughout his cooking. In this candid discussion we talk about the realities of the show, his background in cocktail bars, how he fell in love with veggies, his channel 10 show Freshly Picked […]

Like everything else, Covid smacked the Good Food Guide in the face in 2020. It forced the halt of scoring restaurants, and the publication of the guide itself. For this episode with do deep with the guide’s editor Myffy Rigby about the impacts of Covid and the wealth of changes brought to this year’s new […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like everything else, Covid smacked the Good Food Guide in the face in 2020. It forced the halt of scoring restaurants, and the publication of the guide itself. For this episode with do deep with the guide’s editor Myffy Rigby about the impacts of Covid and the wealth of changes brought to this year’s new […]

Casey Wall came to Australia on his way to London via Asia. He never got to London. Instead he stayed in Melbourne and worked at multiple restaurants, ending up at Cutler and Co. and eventually opening opening the wildly successful Rockwell & Sons with business partner Manu Potoi. Now Casey’s portfolio includes Bar Liberty, Capitano, […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Casey Wall came to Australia on his way to London via Asia. He never got to London. Instead he stayed in Melbourne and worked at multiple restaurants, ending up at Cutler and Co. and eventually opening opening the wildly successful Rockwell & Sons with business partner Manu Potoi. Now Casey portfolio includes Bar Liberty, Capitano, […]

For this small bites episode of The Food Fight we chat about quirks. This are the little things that every restaurant has to deal with… Menu design, olive oil ramekins, salt on tables, menu descriptions – all the bits and pieces we look for practical and innovative solutions to in the day to day running […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this small bites episode of The Food Fight we chat about quirks. This are the little things that every restaurant has to deal with… Menu design, olive oil ramekins, salt on tables, menu descriptions – all the bits and pieces we look for practical and innovative solutions to in the day to day running […]

Rushani Epa is a tenacious writer, thinker and advocate. She also takes action when something angers her. After having enough of mainly white-centric food media, Rushani began Colournary Magazine – a publication that celebrates and amplifies the voices of First Nations, Black and People of Colour through the lens of food and culture. She joined […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rushani Epa is a tenacious writer, thinker and advocate. She also takes action when something angers her. After having enough of mainly white-centric food media, Rushani began Colournary Magazine – a publication that celebrates and amplifies the voices of First Nations, Black and People of Colour through the lens of food and culture. She joined […]

Pat Nourse is the creative director at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. A former restaurant citric and food writer at Gourmet Traveller, he’s been in the game a long time – and thinks about food and hospitality a lot. In this sprawling chat we cover the role of the MFWF, where and how Pat […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pat Nourse is the creative director at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. A former restaurant citric and food writer at Gourmet Traveller, he’s been in the game a long time – and thinks about food and hospitality a lot. In this sprawling chat we cover the role of the MFWF, where and how Pat […]

Victor Liong left a career in fine dining to explore is his heritage through Chinese cooking. In this episode of The Food Fight we chat about his work with Dan Hong at Ms G’s and Mr Wong, opening Lee Ho Fook and how Victor continues to explore Chinese culture through his restaurants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Victor Liong left a career in fine dining to explore is his heritage through Chinese cooking. In this episode of The Food Fight we chat about his work with Dan Hong at Ms G’s and Mr Wong, opening Lee Ho Fook and how Victor continues to explore Chinese culture through his restaurants.

Alice Zaslavsky is a force of nature. Passionate about educating the public about not just what to eat – but also how to eat better. Her acclaimed book In Praise of Veg is a compendium of how and why to eat more veggies – and has just been shortlisted for this year’s Australian Book Industry […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alice Zaslavsky is a force of nature. Passionate about educating the public about not just what to eat – but also how to eat better. Her acclaimed book In Praise of Veg is a compendium of how and why to eat more veggies – and has just been shortlisted for this year’s Australian Book Industry […]

Allan Eccles has worked as head chef at some of Melbourne’s top restaurants, with stints at Cutler & Co, Marion, Embla and Lesa through his remarkably prolific career. Most recently he helped open, and is  head chef at the grand McConnell venue – Gimlet at Cavendish House. We chat about his journey from being apprentice […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allan Eccles has worked as head chef at some of Melbourne’s top restaurants, with stints at Cutler & Co, Marion, Embla and Lesa through his remarkably prolific career. Most recently he helped open, and is  head chef at the grand McConnell venue – Gimlet at Cavendish House. We chat about his journey from being apprentice […]

In this very special episode of The Food Fight we travel to Kurramine Beach in Tropical North Queensland to speak with fisherman Chris Bolton. Chris’ line caught fish, including the prized coral trout are some of the highest quality seafood products in Australia. Each fish is caught by hand, one by one, then processed and […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special episode of The Food Fight we travel to Kurramine Beach in Tropical North Queensland to speak with fisherman Chris Bolton. Chris’ line caught fish, including the prized coral trout are some of the highest quality seafood products in Australia. Each fish is caught by hand, one by one, then processed and […]

Simon’s been a busy man! Along with running his wine bar and working as executive chef at Bangalay Dining, he’s been travelling the region preparing food for events, TV shows and weddings. In this small bites chat we talk about chefs’ side hustles and catering gigs and how bloody hard they can be – with […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon’s been a busy man! Along with running his wine bar and working as executive chef at Bangalay Dining, he’s been travelling the region preparing food for events, TV shows and weddings. In this small bites chat we talk about chefs’ side hustles and catering gigs and how bloody hard they can be – with […]

How can wild caught seafood be sustainable? How can we keep eating it indefinitely? For this episode Stef and Simon travel to the Marine Stewardship Council headquarters in Cronulla to speak with Bill Holden – ex tuna fisherman and fisheries outreach officer to talk about seafood sustainability and how the MSC helps ensure chefs and […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can wild caught seafood be sustainable? How can we keep eating it indefinitely? For this episode Stef and Simon travel to the Marine Stewardship Council headquarters in Cronulla to speak with Bill Holden – ex tuna fisherman and fisheries outreach officer to talk about seafood sustainability and how the MSC helps ensure chefs and […]

In this small bites, Stef and Simon chat about what it really means to shop local, and how change of habits can be so difficult. We also talk about seasonality and our favourite short season ingredients. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.