Christopher Carpenter is the winemaker at Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard. Based in California, he is also the talent behind the wines of Cardinale, Lokoya, La Jota, and Mt. Brave. Safe to say, he’s a busy man—and I’m thrilled he’s carved out some time to join me while he’s in Australia today.

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It’s been four years since we caught up with Tom Sarafian who took us on a wild and colourful journey through his family’s culinary history and his incredible career. Back then he hinted at a special project, and now Zareh, his new restaurant is here.

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Corrina Wright is the winemaker and the face of Oliver’s Taranga in McLaren Vale. She is a sixth-generation farmer whose passion infuses everything she touches. Immensely respected and a true voice for change, I’m thrilled to have finally bribed, coerced, and pleaded my way into getting her on the show.

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Running your own hospitality business has its challenges, but what’s it like peering through the window and finding the right solutions to help other businesses?

With passion and an extreme sense of self in most hospitality offerings, is it hard to instil change in a venue to help it prosper, and prepare for a possible sudden exit?

Culinary director turned Hospitality consultant Olivia Casson joins us to discuss how to prepare yourself and your business for success and any unexpected situations.

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Many establishments explore the intersection of tradition and innovation in the culinary world. But how about this approach while trying to straddle two cuisines too? Today, we're diving into the celebration of Japanese and Korean cuisines brought together over the fiery hibachi grill in the Nation’s capital by chef Luffy Koh at new restaurant Azuma Den.

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Catering for large events and scaled business conferences can have its challenges, but how do you ensure sustainability is at the core of everything too. Reducing landfill, selective sourcing and a means to cut emissions all while pleasing everyone at the event too. Henri Turra the owner of Radish Events, a B Corp-certified leader in sustainable catering, joins us to discuss a sustainable future for hospitality.

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Can you run a restaurant based on one dish. Not a signature dish amongst many others, but one dish? Well today’s guest has helped create just that, all the while looking after one of the world’s best restaurants with one of the country’s largest menus.

Santiago Aristizabal, executive chef of Rockpool Bar and Grill Sydney, and new restaurant 24 York to talk about his new 200-seater with only one main meal.

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From Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene to the Michelin-starred kitchens of London, Nick McGonigal (The Dining Room at Lancemore Lindenderry) has honed his craft at some of the world's most prestigious establishments. Now, back on the Mornington Peninsula, he's embracing new challenges and a new way of life.

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Alex Beckett is the Head Winemaker at Marnong Estate, located in the Sunbury region of Victoria’s Port Phillip Zone. After making waves in the Hunter Valley, Alex is now focused on cool-climate winemaking and championing the region’s potential.

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00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgment of Traditional Custodians

00:28 Alex Beckett's Journey into Winemaking

02:55 The Influence of Tyrrell's and Early Experiences

05:54 Transitioning to Cool Climate Winemaking

08:48 The Move to Manong Estate

11:48 Exploring the Sunbury Region

15:00 Community Focus and Future Aspirations

17:53 Winemaking Philosophy and Techniques

20:43 Innovations in Sangiovese and Other Varieties

23:47 Inspiration and Mentorship in the Industry

29:41 Personal Preferences and Closing Thoughts

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From sleeping on the floor of their first coffee shop to now owning three venues, Ben and Emily Calabro (Rosa, Quick Brown Fox and District Eatery) have faced the highs and lows of the hospitality world together as siblings. Now they’ve made a return to their roots.

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