Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

With so many operators pivoting to take away, veg boxes or grocers Joel Valvasori (Perth’s Lulu La Delizia) thought the best chance to maintain his restaurant’s identity and reputation was to hang on, ride out the storm, and get back to normal as soon as possible.

Food has become the major reason for travelling, but the global pandemic put an end to all travel, home and abroad. With a heavy reliance on a tourist trade and no realistic market for takeaway, Spencer Patrick (Harrisons, Port Douglas) and his staff have been in limbo until the borders open and tourists return.

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Frustrated by the perception of Turkish food being just dips, pide and kebabs, Ibrahim Kasif changed the conversation of Turkish cuisine downunder at Stanbuli. When the pandemic landed he was forced into a take away model, and the outcome of such has even surprised him.

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Last time we caught up with critic turned activist Dani Valent she was yearning for the day to strap on the bib in a restaurant again. With the easing of restrictions in Victoria, that day finally arrived and she caught with Huck to share her first dining experience.

Renowned restaurateur Chloe Proud (Hobart’s Oddfellows Bar and Eatery) had finally found a viable restaurant model when the pandemic landed and forced the doors close, but the experience has given her new resolve to find solutions for the entire industry.

Last time we caught up with Paul Baker he’d started a new business called Chefs on Wheels because the entire team at Botanic gardens restaurant had been stood down. Today the restaurant opens again, but Paul is no longer manning the pans.

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After award-winning restaurateur Pasquale Trimboli (Italian and Sons) pivoted to a takeaway and retail model to survive, it generated such good business and goodwill he’s created a conundrum he never thought he’d be facing.

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Neil Perry was the very first guest to appear on Deep in the Weeds to discuss the devastating week the restaurant industry closed down. Today he re-opens Rockpool Bar and Grill in Sydney for the first time since and joins Huck for a quick update from the kitchen.

With the food and beverage operations of the entire hotel group stood down overnight, Vincent Lombino (Ovolo Hotel) and his team had to get creative to keep staff employed. One truly unique private dining initiative could change the use of hotel rooms forever.

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From time to time we're going to catch up with the people who have shared their story on the show. We catch up with Dash Rumble at Pilot in Canberra, as they prepare to seat people in the restaurant for the first time, again.

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