Relish with Kate Stevenson

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 Dark, Farmers Daughters reveals a lush new rooftop, The Anglers Tavern reopens after devastating flood, and Robata goes the big fish - all the details on a very special day with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 bourbons, cognacs, armagnacs and more to try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 each Wednesday night, your chance to feast for good with Free to Feed this winter, taste the nation’s Top Wineries for 2024 with the Real Review, and check out the cheesy Mould festival which returns to the Exhibition Building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Yum Sing House, a brand new French restaurant in Bistrot Bisou, your chance to taste the best wine from the Grampians region, and celebrate truffle season at Pt Leo Estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 The Bon Vivant’s Companion, and news on a sake pop-up at Brunswick’s CBCB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Monger, taste the world of beer at Pint of Origin, enjoy a winter warmer cocktail and snack at Navi Lounge, and celebrate winter produce with the Heritage Harvest Festival at Sovereign Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 game days. And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Wally's wine bar opens in the heart of Albert Park Village, news on a special Scarf Community Dinner at Rumi, two flash new bars in Fleet Rooftop and Mill Place Merchants, and the Little Food Market is on its way to the Exhibition Building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 best places to eat and drink as that regional city transports us to Europe this autumn with the "Paris: Impressions of Life exhibition" and a truckload of dining and drinking "Bonjour Bendigo" experiences on offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Wild West finally to open in Footscray, and Scrub Hill launches their seasonal Sunday long lunches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fine diner in the back of the bar. Then, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, some ideas for your Melbourne Food and Wine Festival experience, Nomad is marking Valentines month by celebrating the suppliers they love, and how you can get into Tay Tay fever at venues like Lona Misa, Richmond Club Hotel, Harlow or the Village Belle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Shadowboxer's new menu for 2024, The Gertrude brings a new pub to the heart of Fitzroy,and in the CBD Tokyo Motto brings the fun and the flavour of Japan to Midcity Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Kiosk and Sorrento’s Continental Hotel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 new dessert, Neighbourhood Wine launches Patio Aperitivo (which involves FREE snacks), the Rosso Coffee Experience opens in North Melbourne, and how you can High Tea before checking the brilliant new Titanic exhibition at Melbourne Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 offerings, Seven Seasons spirits are bringing the Green Ant Martini to some top Melbourne venues, and a few tasty ideas for Christmas from the likes of Koko Black, The Stokehouse, Wonderpies, The Sweet Greek, and Four Pillars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in the city welcomes a new chef, Marion Wine Bar's ode to vermouth, how you can build your own Four Pillars Spritz at Yarra Botanica, and Hotel Sorrento gives us some great reasons to stick around the Peninsula this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Relish podcast, two new venues from two seasoned operators. First up, not entirely new, but moved and expanded, Kate chats to Joe Vargetto who's moved much-loved bistro Mister Bianco to new digs in leafy Kew, and the result is a much bigger, better and more varied offering - he'll explain. Also, if you love Indian food, you’ll be familiar with Jessi Singh, well, he's about to open Bibi Ji - smack bang in the middle of Lygon Street Carlton. Kate gets the lowdown. And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Jerry Mai has jazzed up the menu at Hawthorn’s St Cloud Eating House, the Central Club Hotel is holding its inaugural Christmas Wine Fair, Black Kite Commune & Alejandro Saravia are celebrating 10 years of Four Pillars Gin, and Chandon launches its Garden Spritz picnics in the Yarra Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the next Relish podcast, Kate chats to Noah Crowcroft, a bloke born in Toronto, and raised in Austin Texas who's now serving up terrific south-east Asian food at Rice Paper Scissors in Melbourne. Also, with only 275 qualified Master Sommeliers in the world, the team from MS Wine Club are two of them, they share how they'll hand-select wine for you and share all of their knowledge and passion. And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - a long lunch with top chefs at Hotel Sorrento, Colt Dining opens in Mornington, Henry Sugar and Maidenii team up for an intimate dinner, how you can dress up for drag yum cha at Wong Baby on Cup Day, and enjoy the best of New York with Manhattan High Tea at Melbourne’s Marriott Hotel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Relish podcast, The Recreation in Fitzroy North has been a favourite with locals for seven years now, so just what can we expect from their new refresh? Co-owner Joe Durrant will explain. Also, how tough is it to make your passion your profession? Martin Goffin walked away from a career in local government to open Red Gum Barbecue on the Mornington Peninsula, and he hasn’t looked back. Kate will find out how he did it, and where his new venue is. And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Movida Aqui launches Pintxos Saturdays, Officina Gastronomica Italiana brings a taste of Italy to Prahran, Hop Nation launches their new taproom in Footscray, Arbory Afloat brings la vida Mexicana to the Yarra, and the winemakers of Rutherglen are coming to Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.