Relish with Kate Stevenson ACE Radio

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. 
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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 unveils Ruby Dining in the city, Mr Vincenzo’s is opening in Mornington, as is new cocktail bar The Bon Vivant’s Companion, and news on a sake pop-up at Brunswick’s CBCB.
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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.
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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 sounding venues Amphora and Friends of Fire, and how they'll be feeding Melburnians outside of big game days.

And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Wally's wine bar opens in the heart of Albert Park Village, news on a special Scarf Community Dinner at Rumi, two flash new bars in Fleet Rooftop and Mill Place Merchants, and the Little Food Market is on its way to the Exhibition Building. 
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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.
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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-Japanese fusion in Armadale, Brewmanity opens a rooftop brewery bar in South Melbourne, Moon Dog Wild West finally to open in Footscray, and Scrub Hill launches their seasonal Sunday long lunches. 
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