For this episode of The Food Fight, Stef and Simon take a trip to Newtown and catch up with Oscar Mcmahon and Rich Adamson from Young Henrys Brewing. The guys talk about how authenticity and an uncompromising connection to place and community has helped build their business, as well as chats about the changing craft beer scene, the Young Henrys approach to sustainability and how their new algae fuelled bioreactor hopes to help move brewing towards carbon neutrality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min
For this Small Bites Food Fight episode - Libby Cupitt and Stef share their suggestions for places to eat, drink, stay and play on the South Coast. Book a holiday, share it around and support the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 02, 2020•19 min
A two part Food Fight Podcast, Stef and Simon make a trip to The South Coast of NSW to catch up with Matt Upson from Tallwood Eatery in Mollymook and Libby Cupitt from Cupitt's Winery in Milton to talk about the impact of the South Coast bushfires on business in the area. Libby and Matt take us through their experiences of the events, how it has impacted their businesses and their plans to move towards recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 24 min
For the first episode of The Food Fight Podcast Stef and Simon chat about the reasons for re-booting the podcast, what they've been up to for the last six months, and of course the continued wage theft saga which has crescendoed this week with Dinner By Heston closing and George Calombaris's MADE Establishments going into voluntary administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Stef, Andy and Simon take it old school with Andy's last Gong Show podcast. Simon is hungover, we taste some beers, and we chat shit about the podcast, how far Andy and Simon's restaurants have come, all mixed with a healthy dose of bitching about George Calombaris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 45 min
From a VOX fm "Food for Thought" Community radio show, Stef and Simon are joined in the studio by Simon and Adrian Biada from My Square Metre. Through My Square Metre, Adrian educates the public about sustainable agriculture and builds urban farms for a variety of types of organisations, all over the country. We talk everything from the challenges of agriculture, to building a productive garden for a restaurant to how to grow coriander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Simon, Stef and Andy sit down with Dash Rumble and Ross McQuinn from Pilot Restaurant in Canberra during their collaboration series with Babyface Kitchen in Wollongong. We chat about the conception and rationale behind opening a new venue, the experience of a first year of operation and the challenges and rewards of being new business owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2019•59 min
Simon and Stef sit down for a chat with 400 Gradi's "Mr Pizza" - Johnny Di Francesco. Beginning with a humble Neapolitan pizzeria in Brunswick, Melbourne - Gradi Group now has venues in Adelaide, Crown Melbourne, Auckland, The Yarra Valley, Bahrain, Kuwait, on board a P & O cruise ship and in Texas. We talk about the realities of growing a business to this scale while keeping reverence for quality, passion and tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 29, 2019•53 min
Stef, Andy & Simon chat with Libby Cupitt from Cupitt's Winery, Restaurant, Farm, Brewery, and Fromagerie about the story of Cupitts and the motivations behind, and practicality of the continual progression of a business. We also talk about food culture on the South Coast and the importance of a supportive local business network. ADDITIONAL LINKS Shiraz Wine Online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Stef, Andy and Simon sit down with Executive chef at Aria restaurant, Joel Bickford. We chat about Joel's journey in food, the transition to heading up the kitchen at one of Australia's top venues and the differences between running regional and metropolitan restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Stef and Simon chat with Musician, Radio Presenter and long time vegan Lindsay McDougal about his journey into veganism, vegan culture and activism, farming practices and pragmatic and ethical approaches to food consumption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 12 min
An interview taken from Stef's VOX fm Illawarra, Community radio show "Food for Thought". Stef chats with farm manager of Green Connect in Warrawong - Cal Champagne about permaculture, sustainable food, consumer choice and dollar milk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Stef and Andy chat with Phil Lavers from Moonacres Farm in Fitzroy Falls about beginning an organic farm, finding a market for premium vegetables through farmers markets and direct relationships with chefs, and broccoli sandwiches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 10 min
For the first podcast of 2019 – Stef, Andy and Simon are joined by Brendan Cato from The Farmed Table to talk about events, pop-ups, local food and options for chefs outside working full time in one kitchen. We also discuss the use of “Local” as a buzzword and the realities of having a locally […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Stef, Andy & Simon are joined by Alex Hains from The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative to chat about mental health issues in hospitality. We chat about the kitchen environment and habits and culture developed in the hospitality industry, how these things can affect mental health, and strategies that can be used to keep a healthy mind in the kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 26 min
On the 24th Of November, Stef, Andy and Simon sat down for a live podcast at The Wollongong Writer's Festival. This years theme was "What Feeds you?" We talk about what feeds chefs in terms of creativity and inspiration in all facets of the industry, and what nourishes chefs to keep them pushing forward in a challenging industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2018•59 min
Andy, Stef and Simon are joined The Throsby's head chef by Jimmy Butcher to discuss progression and tradition in cooking. At what point does a chef take a dish away from a traditional one, to something new and different. Stef also gives a wrap up of his trip to Europe and we talk about Jimmy's new initiative to provide a platform to hospitality workers to be able to discuss mental health and workplace issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Stef, Simon and Andy sit down to catch up on all the subjects discussed in previous podcasts. We share new thoughts and discuss recent developments in some of the subjects covered. Also some chat about food around Wollongong and what’s Coming up for the Gong Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Stef, Simon and Andy are joined by chef Jesse Alamedeen from His Boy Elroy to chat about all the positives of working in the hospitality industry. We have a call in with chef Adam Bantock from Clementine Restaurant in Yass who shares his thoughts after 26 years as a chef, and we discuss thing like camaraderie, social positivity, personal development, travel, dynamic work environments and other positive stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 40 min
Stef, Andy and Simon chat about environmental conscience in the hospitality industry. We talk about the problem, risks and opportunities for businesses, strategies, consumer expectation, and engaging with local government. We have NSW Greens policy advisor Jack Gough call in with his thoughts and info and Emma Huber from Wollongong venues Miller's Local Bakehouse and Sandygoodwich tells us about her experience of the challenges of being an environmentally responsible business owner. Hosted on Ac...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Andy, Stef and Simon chat about online reviews and how they affect chefs, business owners and the hospitality industry. For show and tell we each bring in two of our favourite cookbooks and chat about how they have shaped our approach to food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2018•1 hr 45 min
For a special very episode we sit down with the crew from Something Wild Australia. Daniel Motlop (Owner) and Shannon Flemming (Chef) chat about Australian native foods, indigenous food culture and the role Something Wild plays in employing indigenous communities to harvest native ingredients which are sold to Australia's best restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2018•1 hr 41 min
The Gong Show Episode 6 - Women in hospitality podcast takeover. Wollongong Chef Kayla Mclelland & business owners Maddie Sullivan & Gen Degregorio takeover the podcast this week for a chat about their experiences, mentors and a range of issues facing women in hospitality. Please enjoy this special episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Andy, Stef and Simon are joined by chef Tom Chiumento from Caveau to talk about wild food of the Illawarra. We discuss the diversity of The Illawarra's wild ingredients and show and tell some of our favourites. We chat about accessibility to the public, resources, identification, safety, seasonality and habitat. In a bonus segment Simon cooks up foraged food recipe of pine mushroom and saltbush broth with barramundi and wild greens and flowers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Stef, Andy & Simon chat about how poker machines are affecting small business and hospitality in NSW - we have a call in from our friend Emily, a policy adviser in NSW parliament to help us navigate the issue. Stef also brings along his spearfishing equipment for show and tell and we chat about the chance individuals have to sustainably harvest seafood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 42 min
Stef Posthuma, Andy Burns & Simon Evans are joined by Luke Symons from Howlin Wolf Bar, and make a call to Ane Glahn-Bertelsen to discuss liquor licensing issues in Wollongong. Simon also brings along his favourite canned wine for show and tell - we taste them and give our honest assessments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 48 min
The Gong Show Episode 2 - Stef, Simon and Andy are joined by Emma & Yon from Sandygoodwich to talk about the reasons behind their decision to close. Simon brings in some fresh muntries from the kitchen at Caveau for Show and Tell and we chat about the increased use of native and indigenous ingredients in Australian restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2018•2 hr 18 min
The first Gong Show! Stef, Simon and Andy introduce themselves and talk about the number 1 Hospitality issue of 2017 - The underpayment of young staff in Wollongong. Andy brings in Queen Scallops from Kangaroo Island for show and tell. And the guys give a wrap of their businesses for 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2018•2 hr 9 min
Stefan Posthuma chats with Fiona and Adam Walmsley about the different facets of Buena Vista Farm, engaging the community, the difference between product and service based business and Adam's love of donkeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2017•51 min
Stefan Posthuma chats with Harbourfront chef Andy Mcormack and Levelone Manager Tim Day about the process of running a large, multifaceted venue, fresh seafood, and the evolution of Wollongong hospitality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 09, 2017•41 min
