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 f...

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 pri...

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...

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 West...

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. ...

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 un...

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 a...

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 soundi...

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...

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-Jap...

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 ta...

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,...

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 M...

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 re...

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 u...

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 convince...

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...

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. A...

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. Kat...

On the Reslish podcast, as Spanish restaurant and bar Bomba celebrates its tenth birthday, owner and chef Jesse Gerner explains the inspiration behind the popular joint, and how how they are marking a decade of fabulous food.  Also, we know food is a fickle business, but surely some of the toughest customers aren’t even always paying! How then do we keep fussy kids happy when it comes to school lu...

On the Relish podcast, would you believe that Adrian Richardson's La Luna Bistro this month marks 25 years of feeding Melburnians, Kate asks Adrian about the secret to his success. Also, Movida Aqui has been dishing out delish Spanish food for 12 years, but it's just had a big refresh, owner and exec chef Frank Camorra explains what we can expect.    And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, James Cornwall t...

On the Relish podcast, publican Vinnie Magrath explains how you renovate a classic pub without losing the character or the charm. Also, Josh Walker explains how he came to be making whisky in the beautiful country town of Timboon (and what that means for his cows!).** And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Victoria by Farmers Daughters & Four Pillars launch their Spring Sessions, details on the Espy’s...

On this Relish podcast, Merrick Watts isn’t just a funny bloke, he’s a qualified wine specialist, Kate asks him what we can expect from his show "An Idiot’s Guide to Wine" when it arrives at Innocent Bystander Winery.  Also, Nathan Toleman from the Mulberry Group has a swag of great bars and eateries, so what can we expect from his brand new CBD café "Square One"? And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne -...

On the Relish podcast, Kate chats to the boys from Tommy's Booze, who made Italian liqueurs for punters in their pizza joint and are now selling them in bottle shops around the country.  Also, Julia Tink explains how she and her partner started coffee empire St Remio, but made sure they gave back to the communities that make our caffeine adoration possible. And in "Eat Drink Do Melbourne", wintery...