Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

From small things From the team behind local staples Bobbys and Bangor Tavern comes a new era for Cronulla’s dining scene under the Anyway Hospitality banner. Their latest venture, Meadow, is a French bistro and joining us to discuss the evolution of his small hospitality group is owner Adam Micola. https://bobbyscronulla.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS A...

Stephen Leroux is the executive director of Champagne Charles Heidsieck, a maison founded in Reims in 1851. This is more than a story of some of the world's finest champagne. It is a legacy of wisdom shaped by time and the ancient expertise passed down through the centuries. ⁠https://charlesheidsieck.com/en⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES...

Taking the leap from one venue to two is often tricker than many imagine, so how do you do it successfully and maintain the single identity of each venue? Alex Cameron (Table Manners) joins us on the eve of the opening of his second venue - Fishnets. https://www.instagram.com/tablemannersbronte/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠https://deep...

Angelo Vaxevani, manager of Nicholas Seafood at the Sydney Fish Market takes us on a tour of what's good for Easter. From prawns, lobsters, live fish and more. ⁠⁠https://www.nicholasseafood.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 Fi...

The vibrant energy of Taiwanese street culture and the soulful ritual of raising a glass have found a new home in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney. How do you translate the spirit of the Taiwanese toast into a multifunctional social hub? We catch up with Charles Chang about his new Taiwanese social dining bar Linla. https://www.instagram.com/linla_syd/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ART...

Canberra’s hospitality landscape has really evolved over the last decade thanks to a throng of new blood with their individual spin on hospitality. But today’s guest has made a huge impact across the board from catering to cafes and finer dining too. Tracy Keeley (Lunetta, Lunetta Trattoria and Pollen) joins us to share how her family is helping to transform the Canberra culinary landscape from ca...

Nick Buck is the Chief Executive of Te Mata Estate in Hawke’s Bay. Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate is home to some of New Zealand’s oldest vineyards. Nick joins me, to tell me about what the many generations have learned, from their time on the land. ⁠https://www.temata.co.nz/?srsltid=AfmBOor0ypQg3cwXPSC_TbybyLbjRvSf3REjW9LTwemP_WO345tEZBLY⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES,...

We love catching up with former guests here on Deep in the Weeds, but often the catch up is about new and exciting endeavours. Today’s guest, Damien Brabender - a regular on our airwaves - has faced extreme adversity over the last year, today he joins us to share how he has navigated through the toughest of times. https://www.instagram.com/chef_damian_brabender/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXC...

Well, it’s been a long time since we last caught up with Shannon Martinez (Smith and Daughters, Smith and Deli) , who is one of the most successful path carvers down under. She joins us to share the news of the very exciting, multi-layered expansion of her top shelf brand. https://www.instagram.com/shannon_martinez/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE...

Today we have our first-ever returning guest on Over a Glass — the charismatic Dan Sims. Now wearing a brand-new hat as Chair of Wine Victoria, Dan joins us with something we don’t hear often enough… a good news story. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dan_sims/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscri...

We’ve talked about the modern influence of Indian food in Australia a few times on Deep in the Weeds but few have had the impact of today’s guest. Kumar Mahadevan (Abhi’s) is known as the guru of Indian cuisine in Australia, he joins us to share some yarns of his extraordinary career. https://www.abhisindian.com.au/menu SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND...

Carbon neutral climate positive agriculture is not the first thing many people think of when it comes to cattle farming but in Queensland Carly Baker-Burnham and her family from Bonnie Doone Organic Beef have an incredible story of evolution, generational change and now Australia’s first and largest soil carbon sequestration. ⁠https://www.bonniedoone.com.au⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSI...

In Australia whenever we think of Irish hospitality we generally think of pubs, but there is an operator among the key figures shaping how Irish hospitality and culture are experienced in Melbourne today. James Gallagher (Zengal Hospitality which has venues Jimmy O’Neils, Naughty Nancy’s, Aunty Annie’s and Enbarr) joins us to share how Irish food and culture in Melbourne has evolved beyond a pub-o...

Sophie Conte is the winemaker of Tregole Estate, located in the Chianti Classico region. She joins me today, to tell me about life in Tuscany and working with the fragrant, age worthy and sophisticated Sangiovese grape. ⁠https://www.tregole.com/index.php/en/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subs...

Margie Harris is part of one of Australia’s most dynamic hospitality duos. From the days of the golden era of Adelaide’s restaurant scene to creating (with partner Chrissie Manfield) one of the most important restaurants to help build the foundation of the industry we see today. Margie joins us to talk shop and take a deep dive down food memory lane. https://www.instagram.com/tinkerbellpt/ SUBSCRI...

Ten years in business is amazing for any restaurant, let alone one that has pushed the boundaries and changed the conversation for a cuisine down under. Well today’s guest has done just that, taking Turkish cuisine to dramatic heights in Melbourne. Tulum’s Coskun Uysal joins us to share yarns of the last decade, the exciting future for the restaurant and an incredible dinner series he has arranged...

Joch Bosworth is the founder of Battle of Bosworth winery in McLaren Vale region of South Australia. Alongside his partner Louise Hemsley-Smith they craft high quality organic wines in their own unique way ⁠https://bosworthwines.com.au/battle-of-bosworth/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscri...

What’s it like letting go of a venue for other opportunities, only to return a few years later with full control? We catch up with journeyman Jeff Schroeter (Darling Glebe), who takes us inside a historic building where he’s dishing up his unique brand of hospitality. https://www.instagram.com/chefjeffschroeter/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND T...

Mastering the humble Aussie backyard BBQ is a rite of passage downunder, but how do you elevate that and foster nuances that help take a restaurant to the best lists in the world? Dave Pynt (Burnt Ends, Singapore) joins us to share yarns of the wild ride from suburbia Perth to the world’s best restaurant lists. https://burntends.com.sg SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVE...

Rudi Bauer is an Austrian-born winemaker who has made his home in Central Otago, New Zealand. As the winemaker and artisan behind Quartz Reef, his dedication, enthusiasm, and talent are recognised far and wide. ⁠https://www.quartzreef.co.nz/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf...

Making your mark in one of the world’s most influential food cities is the goal of many chefs. But how do you actually do it, especially with an offering that pays homage to the hub of the community down under - the Aussie pub. We catch up with Simon Drolz-Cox, head chef of Old Mates in New York City to see how it’s become one of the city’s most popular venues. https://www.oldmates.com https://www...

From the high-octane kitchens of Europe to running luxury resorts and private cheffing for royalty, few chefs understand the true meaning of "sourcing" like today’s guest. Anthony Healy has built a career on the edge of the map, turning the isolation of private islands into a canvas for culinary excellence, he joins us to share yarns from his global life in food. https://www.instagram.com/chefanth...

What’s it like taking over an existing business with a great reputation, making it your own and taking it on a new culinary journey too? Well today’s guest has done just that with one of Sydney’s most unique venues. Stefano Voltattorni of The Stinking Bishops in Enmore, Sydney joins us to share the story of how he found his slice of Italy downunder. https://www.thestinkingbishops.com SUBSCRIBE TO...

It started with a mission to bring a famous cumin lamb skewer from his home region in China to the Australian consumer. From a single pop up, to multiple locations and now bricks and mortar Raymond Hou (Fire Pop) has one of the most exciting small restaurants in Sydney right now. https://www.firepop.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠...

After making a name for himself in Sydney at high end restaurants, Brendan Hill (Tintino, Canberra) moved to the capital for family reasons. Although he never imagined himself in Canberra, he has been integral to the success of multiple large establishments, but now he’s turned his hand to something a little more intimate with a wineshop-cum-restaurant. https://tintino.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS...