After Hours

Karen Conrad has worn many hats - entrepreneur, academic, and business owner - but to me, she's Mum. As she prepares to close doors on The Greenery Garden and Home in Heidelberg after nearly 50 years, we talk about resilience, reinvention, and the highs and lows of running a family business.

What started as a humble sandwich shop has become one of Melbourne's most talked-about culinary destinations. In this premiere episode, I sit down with Kathryn and Nick, the team behind Barry's Garage in Kew to talk food, social media fame, and how they've created a space that's as much about community as it is about coffee.