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.

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, 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 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, 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, 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 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.

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 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 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 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 lunchboxes? Chef and mum Jerry Mai has been sharing her inspiration on social media, I'll get some tips. And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Windsor’s Neptune is staying true to its name and celebrating seafood - but without the snobbery, Maha East and Maha North are putting Maltese Independence day on the menu, Robata is marking World Sake Day with a four course Japanese feast and a foray into the Japanese spirit, Society Restaurant is hosting London’s famous Kwant Bar for one night only, and your chance to check out all that blooms at Yarra Valley’s Cherry Blossom Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 great value Dumpling Degustation, Convoy Café celebrates their first birthday in Moonee Ponds, Nikka Whisky & Botswana Butchery team up for a night of Wagyu wonder; and St Kilda’s Little Prince launches the ultimate wine boot camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fondue at Cutler and Co bar; a great value steak night with half price cocktails at Sebastian Beach Grill; coffee cocktails and bar snacks at St Ali and the Queen; happy hour at Dolly, one of Melbourne's newest hotel bars; and how to work your way around Ballarat’s great pie trail this August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.