Brisbane Chef & Restaurateur Philip Johnson is regarded as one of the founding five, instrumental in changing the face of Brisbane dining. He's owned and run e'cco bistro for over 25 years and paved the way for future chefs to make their mark. In this chat with Gary Mehigan, Philip reflects on a life-time in the hospitality business and his advice to up and coming chefs.

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Actress, opera singer, chef, writer - Silvia Colloca has done it all, and she isn't stopping anytime soon. Host of the "What I Eat When" podcast, Sylvia talks to Gary Mehigan about life on the streets of Milan where she grew up and how she met her now husband, Richard Roxburgh, through a chance encounter on a Hugh Jackman film. PLUS she belts out an Opera tune you won't want to miss. 

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Horrified by what went on behind the scenes on one of Australia's top reality tv shows, Janella Purcell has now dedicated her life to helping people understand their bodies and how the food they eat impacts their entire system. Gary Mehigan and Janella discuss the pillars of health and just what went on behind the scenes of Biggest Loser. 

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Head Chef at Freds Paddington and with a new book out called "Always Add Lemon", Danielle Alvarez gets Gary's mouth watering with her cuban recipes and memories from her mother's kitchen. 

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Dr Nick Fuller is a leading obesity researcher in Australia and has investigated a broad range of treatments, including dietary and exercise programs, appetite suppressants, commercial programs, complementary and conventional medicines, medical devices and weight-loss surgery. He speaks with Gary Mehigan about the 6 principles of healthy living as well as the best ways to live a balanced life. 

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He's Mumbai's favourite celebrity chef with a string of famous patrons and an impressive CV behind him. Born in Canada, Kelvin Cheung talks to Gary Mehigan about lockdown life in India, the influence of his mixed heritage on his food and how his father's legacy still follows him wherever he goes.

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With a passion for local produce, Neil Perry is one of Australia's most famous and influential chefs. But his recent retirement has ushered a new era in Neil's life, one he's still navigating. Neil chats to Gary Mehigan about inspiring the youth of tomorrow and gives his views on how to care for the planet if we are to survive. 

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Atlas is a dining experience like no other. Every four months, Executive Chef and Director, Charlie Carrington travels to different parts of the world and brings back his culinary delights for his eager patrons. But Covid has made that a little tricky. Gary Mehigan chats with Charlie about the changes he's had to make and what the future of fine dining looks like. 

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After eight years at Tetsuya’s, Darren spread his wings and opened his own restaurants, 'Three Blue Ducks' and 'Rocker'. Now based in Byron Bay, Darren talks to Gary Mehigan about fine-dining, family and what the lifestyles of the rich and famous in Byron Bay actually looks like. 

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This enigmatic and excitable celebrity chef is as charming as they come. Based in Brisbane, Alastair is most recognisable as a regular guest on Ready, Steady, Cook, Queensland Weekender and ABC Radio. In this chat with Gary Mehigan, Alastair recalls the troubles back home in Ireland, his journey into food and reminisces on some beautiful memories of his dad. 

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