Relish with Kate Stevenson

This week on Relish, how do our favourite wineries make sure we love the food as much as the vino? Kate asks the blokes in charge of food and wine at Montalto just that. Also,  thought you’d heard the last of the lockdown success stories?  Well, there's another doozy brewing.  And This Week in Food, Melbourne's best spots to eat and drink outdoors this Spring! See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

This week on Relish, Kate unveils the famous Rutherglen wine family who are now dabbling in Whisky, and doing it seriously well. Also - food legend Donovan Cooke has set up a series of collaborations with up and coming chefs, so who's up first? And This Week in Food …your chance to visit Italy (well, via Flinders), The Westin puts on a High SocieTEA, and some fathers days options at Brogans Way di...

This week on Relish, it's back! After a devastating fire, Pt Leo Estate is opening a temporary Pavillion ahead of a formal reopening, Kate will have the details. And if you like your craft spirits and cocktails, you’re going to want to hear about the Holy Water Festival in Williamstown. Plus - this week in food - a father’s day option at Tokar Estate in the Yarra Valley, Meatsmith is now slinging...

This week on Relish, Melbourne has no shortage of talented individuals doing fabulous things with booze, and the founders of Maidenii are right up there. Kate asks Shaun Byrne and Gilles Lapalus where it all started and what's next. Also, it's a cracking snow season, and food journo Wendy Hargreaves has all the tips you need for eating and drinking at Mt Buller. And This Week in Food, Robata and P...

This week on Relish, forget lick, sip, suck … Kate will speak to the guys from Vivir Tequila, who are trying to transform the way Australians drink the spirit, plus Visit Victoria is giving us the ultimate excuse to enjoy a long weekend away – just take a not-so-public holiday! And Ths Week in Food, news on Mr Miyagi's pop up extending its stay at QT Hotel, Tom Sarafian popping back up at Cumulus...

This week on Relish, it’s not easy to last 20 years in the food biz, but Kirsten Tibballs has done just that with her pastry and chocolate school Savour - Kate will ask how. Also, it's Dry July for some, so Kate asks the Herald Sun's Kara Monssen how the booze free wines stack up. And This Week in Food, Marameo's Pasta Parties to see out winter, new owners for Prahran's Flying Duck Hotel, high tea...

This week on Relish South Korean-born Jae Bang has landed at Melbourne's New Nordic-inspired restaurant Freyja straight from some of the best kitchens in the world, so what's he serving up? And Alejandro Saravia is the Peruvian who fell in love with Gippsland and is now opening Victoria by Farmers Daughters, a restaurant celebrating ALL of regional Victoria. And This Week in Food, a focus on the Y...

This week on Relish, Tracey Lester has been described as a Melbourne party legend, so what does she think makes the perfect local pub, and how has she applied that to the refreshed Gertrude Hotel. Also, fresh from running an ever-popular bayside French bistro, Rosalin Virnik has opened Anchor Restaurant in Elwood, so what are they doing to keep the locals so very happy? And This Week in Food,  new...

This week on Relish, the chef who’s worked in Michelin starred venues in Paris and the world’s 2nd best restaurant in Denmark, and who is now cooking for us right here at Lume Restaurant in South Melbourne.  Also, talk about paddock to plate, Michelle Visser is behind Bellarine business Havest Experience, and she'll have you you picking, prepping and cooking your own food! And This Week in Food -...

This week on Relish, the group behind popular Melbourne venues New Quarter and Tokyo Tina just opened Chinese Bistro Moonhouse, Simon Blacher will explain what we can expect. Also Cutler & Co’s head chef will talk about designing a wild new bar menu for winter. And This Week in Food, some excuses to get out of town a bit with your chance to bag $20 return tickets on the Queenscliff Sorrento fe...

This week on Relish, Sharon Flynn from the Fermentary has some tasty ways to week the dreaded lurgie away, and Nigel Wood shares details on the biggest truffle festival outside of Europe - Truffle Melbourne starts THIS weekend! And This Week in Food, Kate has details on brand new openings in Japanese bar Ototo, new Nordic restaurant Freyja (Fry-ar), and Hawthorn pizzeria Farro, as well as Anchor R...

This week on Relish - we love a success story, Kate will chat to the Sicilian who landed on our shores 18 years ago, and has since built up a thriving cheese business, That's Amore. Also, your excuse to get to stunning East Gippsland as their winter festival kicks off and runs through July, festival director Adam Bloem (Bloom) lists the very best food and drink events. And This Week...

This week on Relish, winter doesn’t have to mean hiding away until the warmth returns, Kate has two options for you get out and about and make the most of your mid-year. First - a Yarra Valley wine festival celebrating our shortest days - your guide to The Shortest Lunch; plus Taste Port Douglas is back, maybe that's the perfect excuse for a tropical escape! And This Week in Food, the Mornin...

Also Pablo Picasso is the star of NGV's Winter Masterpieces exhibition, and Bar Lourinha's Matt McConnell will be taking over the gallery's restaurant with a menu to match - Kate will find out what we'll get to eat.  And this week in food - great value deals at Porters in the west and Hochi Mama in town, Kate's take on the city's newest restaurant Botswana Butchery, and a...

This week on Relish, the third generation French chef who’s doing fabulous things with native ingredients at RACV Cape Shanck Resort's fine dining restaurant.   Also - remember all those COVID hospitality pivots and side hustles? Well Kate will chat to the manager of a new food incubator that aims to help turn those into bonafide businesses.  And This Week in Food - how you can enj...

This week on Relish, Rocco Esposito has moved his popular bar and diner Rosella to Gertrude St, Kate will find out exactly where and why. Plus, get ready for it … Fergusson Plarre has opened a drive-through bakery, Steve Plarre will reveal all, including their exclusive new menu item. And this week in food, the new city bar dedicated to oysters and the wine of Burgandy, new weekend lunch of...

This week on Relish, the woman with one of the world's best job titles - Bombay Sapphire Gin master distiller, Dr Anne Brock, talks about their new release Premier Cru. Also, Andrew Ryan outlines the huge changes to the Yarra Valley's Hubert Estate - with a brand new cellar door, restaurant, art gallery - and a hotel on the way.  And This Week in Food. Teo's Pizza and Bar is slinging pizzas t...

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This week on Relish, Lyndsay Sharp has some pretty amazing venues down on the Bellarine Peninsula, but she’s just unveiled what she says is their greatest yet, all the details on the Curlewis Clubhouse & Accommodation. Also, Tim Cullen will chat about the new, improved Payne’s Rise winery and what's on the new menu.  And This Week in Food - the lowdown on the stunning Cape Res...

This week on Relish, restaurateur Jessi Singh has filled the space left by Flinders Lane wine bar Mrs Singh with the Bar Bombay Yacht Club, Kaa as te will find out what’s on the menu. Also, the Espy has come up with a great campaign to get us off the couch and back to the pub on a Wednesday night, Bianca Dawson will explain. And this week in food - Crown’s Ging Thai celebrating Thai Ne...

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This week on Relish, Ned Radojcic (Rado-chich) is the man behind Ned’s Bake and he'll share the secret behind a cracking hot cross bun. Also, forget sushi trains, Kate will speak to Jo Bangles, she's the woman behind Splatters in Geelong - which is Australia’s only cheese train. And This Week in Food - tickets are on sale now for the Rising Melbourne Festival, how you can also get alon...

This week on Relish, forget the city's big openings this summer, surely the biggest opening in the state is the revamped Continental Hotel in Sorrento. Kate will get the lowdown from Craig Shearer on what we can expect from this behemoth.  Also, Kate recently fell in love with the trails, walks and river adventures in Warburton, but also fell in love with the goodies from Yarra Valley Artisan...

This week on Relish, you’ve probably heard of hybrid working, but do you know what a hybrid hotel is? Kate's just checked on out and she'll get the full lowdown from  Oakwood Premier’s Andrew Donadel. Also - could it be the king of festivals? Tim Varney from Melbourne Cocktail Festival explains how you can go on your own Bar Safari.  And This Week in Food, Enter Via Laundry f...

This week on Relish Starward Whisky founder David Vitale about the road to success and where he’s taking Starward now; plus a new restaurant opens where the Press Club once stood, Kate will ask owner Manpreet Sekhon what we can expect from Elchi. And This Week in Food, luxury high tea from fashion legends Bvlgari (Bul-garry) at Crown, the House of Lulu White goes nocturnal, iconic pub the Or...