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The Melbourne Digest

Melbourne food stories told by Bridget Wood (who, I promise, isn’t a food wanker).

  1. Season 2 Episode 5: Favourite Things with Northern Soul

    04/12/2022

    Season 2 Episode 5: Favourite Things with Northern Soul

    The Who: Jess Tosh & Joe Grimshaw of Northern Soul The What: Real fish and chips, English culinary delights of curry sauce and mushy peas, food trucks to bricks and mortar store, music and tastes of home. The Why: Fish and chips and English favourites are just the beginning for Northern Soul. Stay tuned. Jess and Joe’s Recommendations: BabkaLuneBelles Hot ChickenShawcross PizzaShujinko Ramen

    23 min
  2. Season 2 Episode 4: Favourite Things with Sam's Cafe

    04/05/2022

    Season 2 Episode 4: Favourite Things with Sam's Cafe

    The Who: Mary Akindele of Sam's Cafe. The What: The ins and outs of running a cafe, being the centre of a neighborhood, coffee regulars, mega toasties, career changes and lots and lots of laughs. The Why: Mary has the best energy. She is heaven - get swept up in the joy! Mary's Recommendations: StokehouseCicciolinaBulleye Banh MiGalleon CafeAyam Penyet Ria

    41 min
  3. Season 2 Episode 3: Recommendations Review

    03/29/2022

    Season 2 Episode 3: Recommendations Review

    Hold the phone - it's something new for this week's episode - you're stuck with me! Don't fret though, this is not permanent. I promise we will resume normal programming next week. In the meantime, in this episode I try out some of the recommendations from the past ten episodes and see how they stack up. Do they really deserve a place as one of Melbourne's best food destinations (hint, the ones I tried in this episode most definitely do). It's a bite sized, snackable episode full of fabulous ...

    8 min

  4. 03/22/2022

    Season 2 Episode 2: Favourite Things with Luna Blu Gelato

    The Who: Asha of Luna Blu Gelato The What: This is the episode for anyone who has ever dreamed of quitting their job, moving to Italy and signing up for gelato university to then come home and open a gelato shop. I'm not jealous. Really, not even a little. The Why: It’s a great study of a couple who are passionate about food and living the life they want (whilst being surrounded by the food they love). Asha's Recommendations: Zelda BakeryBaker BleuElwood SourdoughAptus SeafoodsGood Nig...

    28 min
  5. Season 02 Episode 01: My Favourite Things with Hilary Wroe

    03/15/2022

    Season 02 Episode 01: My Favourite Things with Hilary Wroe

    The Who: Chef Hilary Wroe The What: Hearing about how the other half live through the eyes of Hilary as she worked at some of New York and Melbourne’s best and Michelin star restaurants. Not to mention a whole education in New Zealand home baking and the delivery business Hilary ran from her kitchen. Divine. The Why: Who doesn’t love a juxtaposition between the top of the top in the culinary world and the simple pleasures and home comforts of Nanna’s baking? Hilary's recommendations: EmblaBar...

    36 min
  6. Episode 08: Favourite Things with Deborah Monaghan

    12/14/2021

    Episode 08: Favourite Things with Deborah Monaghan

    The Who: Deborah Monaghan of My Melbourne Bucket List The What: Lots of hidden secrets from someone who spends her days looking for amazing Melbourne food. I learnt a lot. You will too. (Not to mention that Deb is a delight). Also food culture through the lens of social media and the future of food recommendations. The Why: Wrapping up season one of The Melbourne Digest on a high with some seriously good recommendations. Show Notes Find My Melbourne Bucket List Deb's recommendatio...

    21 min
  7. Episode 07: Behind the Counter with Parker Bros

    12/07/2021

    Episode 07: Behind the Counter with Parker Bros

    The Who: Webster and May from Parker Bros. The What: Baked goods, Parker rolls, chai cinnamon scrolls, why you should just go for it, starting a business in your apartment, the shop dream. The Why: When they're huge you'll be able to say you knew them before they were famous. Show Notes Find out more about Parker Bros here.

    32 min
  8. Episode 06: Favourite Things with Munch Bakery

    11/30/2021

    Episode 06: Favourite Things with Munch Bakery

    The Who: Eddy Urias-Castro of Munch Bakery The What: Eddy's favourite bakery, fast food, hidden secret and dessert, PIES, the joys of Malaysian food, some sneaky extra tips for where to eat at South Melbourne Market, and stumbling on hidden suburban food gems. The Why: Eddy loves food and I now love listening to Eddy talk about food. Show Notes Find out more about Munch Bakery Eddy's recommendations: Candied BakeryClaypot's Evening Star sandwich stallKantan Catering Can...

    30 min
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    Melbourne food stories told by Bridget Wood (who, I promise, isn’t a food wanker).

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    • Creator
      Bridget Wood
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2022
    • Episodes
      14
    • Rating
      Clean
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