Life On the Pass Hosted by Jeremy Fenech
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Whether you're an aspiring chef or a food enthusiast, Life On The Pass offers a front-row seat to the excitement, pressure, and creativity that go into every plate. Tune in to gain insights, hear mouth-watering stories, and find inspiration from Australia's culinary geniuses.
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S1 Ep 8 Jeremy Fenech & Saké Brand Culinary Chef Shimpei Hatanaka
In this episode we chat with Shimpei Hatanaka, the culinary brand chef for Sake restaurant, exploring his background and perspectives on Japanese cuisine in Australia. Key topics include similarities between Nordic and Japanese food focusing on ingredients, Hatanaka's early exposure to seafood through his chef father, working across Sake's multiple restaurant locations, sourcing quality seafood and rice, challenges training young chefs today, top sushi chefs pushing boundaries, and implementi...
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S1 Ep 7 Jeremy Fenech & Executive Chef of Aria Tom Gorringe
In this episode, we delve into the culinary journey of Tom Gorringe, the esteemed head chef at Aria, Sydney's iconic dining destination. From his humble beginnings at the age of 15, Tom shares his passionate voyage through the kitchens of Australia and Canada, under the mentorship of culinary giants like Joel Bickford and Brent Savage. His dedication and unique approach to cuisine have led his teams to win prestigious culinary awards and gain recognition in dining guides, notably at The Gantr...
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S1 Ep 6 (Part 2) Jeremy Fenech & Chef & Owner of Blume Restaurant Jack Stuart
In part 2 of our latest podcast, we continue our conversation with Jack Stuart, the chef and owner of Blume restaurant. Jack shares his journey from honing his skills in prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe to establishing his acclaimed restaurant in Queensland. We explore several key themes, including his culinary ethos centered on creating delectable dishes, the unique and personal dining atmosphere at Blume, and the hurdles of operating a restaurant in a rural setting. Th...
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S1 Ep 6 Jeremy Fenech & Chef & Owner of Blume Restaurant Jack Stuart
In our latest podcast we catch-up with Jack Stuart, chef and owner of Blume Restaurant in Boonah, Queensland. It covers his journey into cooking, working overseas at renowned restaurants like L'Enclume and Rogan & Co in the UK, opening his own restaurant Blume focuses on hyperlocal ingredients, and recent challenges launching a second more casual venue at the local bowls club.
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S1 Ep 5 (Part 2) Jeremy Fenech & Head Chef of Firedoor Lennox Hastie
In part two of the interview with Chef Lennox Hastie, owner of Sydney's Fire Door restaurant, we delve into his culinary journey. He shares his experiences working at El Celler de Can Roca, the impact of the Chef's Table Netflix episode, and his commitment to sustainability. Lennox also discusses Australia's barbecue culture, his admiration for innovative chefs, and his passion for mountain climbing adventures.
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S1 Ep 5 (Part 1) Jeremy Fenech & Firedoor Chef and Owner Lennox Hastie
In our latest podcast we chat with chef Lennox Hastie, owner of the wood-fired restaurant Firedoor in Sydney. Lennox discusses his background and culinary journey working with fire across different cultures, the process of opening Firedoor using custom wood-fired equipment, insights on cooking techniques and managing intense heat sources, his writing work sharing fire cooking wisdom, the role of quality ingredients and understanding flavor profiles of diverse wood types, the importance o...