Leaving school at a young age, Samuel Rozsnyoi (Chiswick) found a home and direction in the hospitality sector. First as a means to pay the rent and buy groceries, he soon discovered a never-ending world to explore if he pushed himself. He set about bouncing from venue to venue learning his craft from some of the very best chefs. That insatiable appetite to continually evolve his food knowledge has led to a huge role in a Sydney institution where he is walking the tightrope of creativity and rep...
May 04, 2025•33 min
One of the country’s most influential chefs hung up the whites and donned a butcher’s apron and soon enough obtained a cult following. We catch up with former Tetsuya’s head chef and now LP’s Quality Meats maestro Luke Powell to hear his story, some tricks and tips on making the best charcuterie and what it takes to transition a career. https://lpsqualitymeats.com Follow The Crackling https://www.instagram.com/thecracklingpodcast/ Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow ...
May 02, 2025•19 min
Clive Jones joined Nautilus Estate as Winemaker in 1998. Today, he still holds that title, now carrying the wisdom of decades on his shoulders. It’s no surprise, then, that he is crafting some of the most captivating wines in New Zealand https://www.nautilusestate.com 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 Glass https://www.insta...
May 01, 2025•41 min
The opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen and menu is an exciting moment in a chef’s career, but what’s it like being given the chance to express yourself on the plate but ensure the offering lures people in and keeps them coming back too? Elliot Gotovac (The Inn, Ainslie ACT) is taking the popular and unassuming venue into a new era and joins us to roadmap the evolution. https://www.edgarsinn.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES h...
Apr 30, 2025•21 min
We’ve had a few guests on Deep in the Weeds that have made the successful transition from TV show Masterchef into a career in Hospitality, but perhaps none quiet like today’s guest. An early winner on the series, then part of the Three Blue Ducks empire, Andy Allen is now celebrating 6 years hosting the show that opened the door into life in food for him. https://www.instagram.com/andyallencooks/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/masterchefau/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICL...
Apr 27, 2025•35 min
Rob Mack is the winemaker and co-owner of Aphelion Wine Co, based in McLaren Vale. Since launching in 2014 he has gained a reputation for his affinity with Grenache and his obsessiveness with quality and value. https://aphelionwine.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 Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shan...
Apr 25, 2025•42 min
Although he started his career in the hospitality sector that took him into the some of the best hotels around the world, an opportunity for change saw Pete Dillon (Hotel Canberra, Ballarat) carve out an influential career in media and brand development in and around the food sector. But a yearning to get back to a simpler life in the country saw him chance his arm in the very sector that he got a start in – hospitality. Now, with his partner Jigs Liwanag, Pete has rejuvenated Hotel Canberra in ...
Apr 23, 2025•50 min
Central Victorian farmer Rob Lockhart grows wheat, oats, lambs and beef but potatoes are his main deal. We talk about the ups and downs of farming, small town life and SpudFest, a festival that takes over Trentham on the first weekend in May. https://www.trenthamspudfest.org.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 The Producers on Instagr...
Apr 22, 2025•16 min
Sue Hodder is one of Australia’s most renowned and respected winemakers. For over three decades, she has crafted some of the country’s most collectible and long-lived wines at Wynns Coonawarra Estate in South Australia. Her achievements are remarkable—on paper, in person, and of course, in the glass. https://www.wynns.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&a...
Apr 18, 2025•39 min
We don’t talk about Latin-American cuisine much in Australia, because in truth it isn’t very prevalent in the culinary landscape. Today’s guest however, is flying the Latin-American flag high and garnering a lot of attention. Diego Cardenas, head chef of Pincho Disco in Collingwood, joins us to take us on a journey through his heritage. https://pinchodisco.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/sub...
Apr 17, 2025•30 min
At the base of the Blue Mountains former journalist Gemma Deavin and her family are producing Mount Henry Honey that truly captures a sense of time and place in each jar. https://www.mounthenryhoney.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 The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani Valent https://w...
Apr 07, 2025•34 min
Chris Morrison is a name synonymous with Australia's beverage and hospitality scene. You name it, he’s done it—quite literally. He is a mover and shaker and has been at the forefront of the industry, for as long as I can remember. And just when you think he might be ready to step back, he reinvents himself once again, challenging us to rethink how we operate in this industry. In case you can’t tell I am a huge fan, with oodles of respect for this man who also happens to be a really nice guy http...
Apr 02, 2025•40 min
How do you transfer the skills, technique and approach of European Michelin star restaurants – the old and the new, into a regional setting in South Australia that not only delivers a top shelf dining experience, but taps into the local producer network too? Well today’s guest Fabian Lehmann (Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale, South Australia) is doing just that. https://www.instagram.com/cheffabianlehmann/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE S...
Apr 01, 2025•31 min
A long life in food is one thing, but being an integral part of the success and longevity of an establishment is another thing altogether. As Tasmania’s incredible Stillwater restaurant and Seven Rooms hotel celebrates 25 years, today we catch up with Craig Will, co-owner and executive chef of Stillwater in Launceston. https://www.stillwater.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33...
Mar 30, 2025•35 min
Regenerative farming is becoming more prevalent in Australia as small operators aim to look after the land, the ecosystem and give animals the best life all while working together. But what happens when you change the scale of things, from farmer – going direct to market with your very own butcher too? Luke Winder owner of Tathra Place farm is opening his first full butcher, Tathra Place Belconnen at Capital Food Markets where he will be the very definition of farm to plate. https://www.tathrapl...
Mar 26, 2025•32 min
Raised in a wine-producing family near the Amalfi Coast, Italy Fabio Magliano (Buono and Sincero) cut his teeth in his uncles restaurant from the age of 14. It set him on a journey to some of Italy’s and England’s best restaurants before a move to Australia changed his approach to his craft. Now he is at the helm of two of the most exciting suburban Italian restaurants in Melbourne. https://buonoparkdale.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE S...
Mar 23, 2025•44 min
Born into a multi-generational hospitality family, Tony Percuoco (Tartufo, Brisbane) always knew he was going to be a chef. Following in his father’s and brothers’ footsteps he created a swag of successful Italian restaurants in Sydney and The Gold Coast that paid homage to both his broth home Naples, Italy. Now he’s celebrating 15 years as one of the institutions of Brisbane dining that helped lay the foundation for the incredible culinary evolution we see today. https://www.tartufo.com.au/ SUB...
Mar 20, 2025•44 min
Samantha Connew is a force in the wine industry. A highly respected and admired winemaker, she is carving her own path with Stargazer Wines in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Her talent and expertise are evident in the numerous awards and accolades she has earned. And I’m pretty chuffed she is joining me today. https://stargazerwine.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100c...
Mar 14, 2025•49 min
After growing up in his parents much-loved Milkbar, Phil Hallani was unaware of the strong hospitality skills he was developing. As an adult he understood the strong bond a hospitality venue can have with the community and set about to create venues that resonated with all walks of life in his home suburb of Penrith. Now he has four very different venues and one of the key operators in the ever evolving food scene of Sydney’s west. https://percyplunkett.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLU...
Mar 13, 2025•27 min
Surry Hills in Sydney is renowned as a dining destination and throughout its history has played host to some of Australia’s very best establishments. What’s it like creating successful restaurants in a suburb of such notoriety and then create something deep in suburban Sydney – is the model different? Bec Fanning co-owner of Arthur and Jane restaurants in Surry Hills and Fior Restaurant in Gymea joins us to share how to nail very different markets. https://www.arthurrestaurant.com/ https://www.j...
Mar 13, 2025•40 min
Xavier Vigier has gained a reputation for knowing his stuff. The acclaimed sommelier has dominated wine list awards across the country and is now reinventing how we experience wine at Circl Wine House, located on Punch Lane in Melbourne's CBD. https://www.circlwinehouse.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 Glass https://www....
Mar 06, 2025•50 min
Opening your very own restaurant can often be years in the making. Can send you in directions you never expected, and that path can alter the original vision you once had to adapt into the right location, context and market. After years of searching, Tom Bromwich (Ennui) and his business partners stumbled on a historic site in an unassuming suburb, and their vision took on a life of its own to create one of the most exciting and under-rated venues in Sydney. https://www.ennuipittstreet.com/ SUBS...
Mar 04, 2025•41 min
One of our favourite things about covering food for my career is seeing small, artisan producers thrive and become part of the fabric of our food culture. Well, today’s guest is an inspiration in that manner and its always an absolute pleasure to catch up with long-time friend of the show Pepe from Pepe Saya, who is taking the US by storm. https://pepesaya.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/...
Mar 02, 2025•24 min
Ally Ayres and her husband, Nick, launched Karu Distillery in 2018 in the Devil's Wilderness, NSW. In a short time, they have stepped onto the global stage, winning awards at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and multiple others, and now, well, there is no stopping them. https://karudistillery.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=d17d82...
Feb 26, 2025•34 min
The pub scene in Australia has changed a lot over the years as operators take old, run down hubs of the community and give them a new life, and far better food offering. But how do you get that right so the pub can thrive and be all and everything to the community around it? After re-developing the food offering of The Empire in Sydney with Double Happy and Dale’s Pizza renowned restaurateur Terry Soukoulis (Linchpin Hospitality) joins us to talk about the ongoing transformation of a swag of ico...
Feb 23, 2025•39 min
David Bowley is the founder of Vinteloper, a wine brand located in the Adelaide hills. An optimist at heart and gumption through his bones. David’s story is travels through the many highs and lows of farm life, coming out the other side with silver linings. https://www.vinteloper.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 Glass ht...
Feb 19, 2025•48 min
The industry is full of couples and duos who combine their skills and professional nous to create top shelf dining experiences, but there are few that have had the impact and influence of the Niland’s over the last 5-10 years. We’ve had fish fiend Josh Niland on the show a few times, and it is with great pleasure that today we will finally hear from the other half of this dynamic duo, restaurateur Julie Niland (Saint Peter at The Grand National, Fish Butchery). https://www.saintpeter.com.au/ htt...
Feb 19, 2025•33 min
After a tough period the city of Melbourne has slowly come back to life over the last few years, and now we are seeing a throng of successful operators swing the doors open on new venues bringing real optimism with it. Ian Curley (81 Bay and Baix) joins us to talk about his latest venue that's nearing the finish line to open. https://www.instagram.com/chefiancurley?igsh=MWNzenBlZm5mbmkzbw== SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepinth...
Feb 14, 2025•31 min
Trent Kelly has one of those faces, you know the ones where you feel you’ve met him before. It’s his open smile and ability to make anyone feel at ease. Trent has over 20 years in the wine industry, he now finds himself at Aravina Estate in Margaret River as their senior winemaker. https://aravinaestate.com/Home SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213...
Feb 12, 2025•34 min
Flour isn’t just the stuff that makes a loaf of bread stand up. It’s an ingredient of provenance, with its own flavour and backstory. At least, that’s how it’s done at Courtney Young’s Woodstock Flour. With husband Ian, she nurtures soil, grows and sources quality grain, and stone-mills it into flour of great character. https://woodstockflour.com.au/ https://growfestival.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-...
Feb 12, 2025•27 min
