On the Relish podcast, Ross McCombe is an Aussie chef impressed so much in Mexico City that he opened his own taqueria there, so what can expect from his Melbourne restaurant, Hacienda?

Also, pub reno masters Matt Vero and Stephen Mitchell explain how they are bringing classic Williamstown pub The Morning Star back to its glory days

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - new Italian venue Casa Mariotti makes itself at home in Richmond, Marnong Estate plans an afternoon to stop the nation, Free to Feed pairs conversation with cuisine for The Story Table, Pt Leo Estate hosts Tetsuya Wakuda for their 7th birthday, and how you can head along to the Harvest Festival at the Common Ground Project.

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On the Relish podcast, Alejandro Saravia is getting back to his Latin American roots with TWO new venues - Morena and Barra.

Also, Brunetti Classico Fabio Angele shares what to expect from their brand new store in Coburg, which comes complete with cake boutique.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - enjoy rustic Italian breakfast at Ms Jackson, get ready for Zero95 to bring brilliant pizza to Alphington, spend your Sundays enjoying a roast duck feast at Mya Tiger, get set for Sake and Sounds at Robata in the city, and just how hot are things going to get with Hot Shots at Brick Lane Market.

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On the Relish podcast, master distiller Owen Martin explains how he’s shaking up traditions at Angel’s Envy distillery in the heart of America’s bourbon country, Kentucky … and rather go out for to a restaurant than the theatre? Well, Gluttony : A Play in Three courses will gives you the chance to do both, the show’s creators Nick Parr & Rob Kaboord explain.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - how you can say happy birthday to Bahari with a fabulous feed me menu, a super collab with Guy Grossi and Matteo Tine hitting the pans together at Orlo, another stellar line up with Mitch Orr & Julian Hills at Navi, celebrating 200 years of Macallan Single Malt with a special cocktail flight at the Douglas Club, and tooling yourself up with cooking classes at Brunswick Kitchen.

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On the Relish podcast, Tom Cooper was a restaurant industry legend - famous for his cold smoked salmon (among other smoked goodies), he tells Kate about his new CBD venue so we can all get a taste.

Also Emma Thomsen and Greg Snelders rediscovered their love of cooking and caring during COVID, they explain what we can expect from their gorgeous new venue Northside Grocer.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - seafood specialists Neptune head to bayside Sebastian for a special dinner, Hacienda opens at Southgate boasting a chef with phenomenal Mexican cooking cred, The Clarendon in South Melbourne is serving up superb south-east Asian, for wine lovers Circl Wine House in Punch Lane looks set to blow you away, and things get fiery at Sovereign Hill for the brand new Food, Fire & Light Festival

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On the Relish podcast, get ready for Melbourne’s newest festival, this one dedicated to the wonder of French wine, Pierre Stock explains what to expect from Le Grape Escape.

Also, supermarket wonderland La Manna has just launched Forneria, head of food Jason Shiong explains which tasty Italian street foods you can now enjoy in store.

And forget Melbourne, this episode it's Eat, Drink, Do - GEELONG! Kate has tips on 24 hours in that fabulous regional city, including lunch at new steakhouse Eileen's, dinner at riverside Barwon Edge, drinks at Non Disclosure Bar, laying down your head at the funky new Holiday Inn, and breakfast at Box Office cafe.

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On the Relish podcast, Pete Roddy and Jonno Phillips closed Richmond’s much-loved Noir restaurant and opened brighter, lighter Pastarami in it's place - Kate gets all the details. 

Also, the owner of Kate's favourite pub in country Vic, Rod Hughes explains the secrets behind the success of Trentham’ Cosmopolitan Hotel.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, the girls from Makan hook up with a Masterchef finalist for a dinner celebrating childhood favourites, Dolly Melbourne takes you to Paris After Dark, Farmers Daughters reveals a lush new rooftop, The Anglers Tavern reopens after devastating flood, and Robata goes the big fish - all the details on a very special day with them. 

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And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, get ready for dystopian-inspired venue "The Chapel" on Chapel St, how you can enjoy tasty Texas barbecue at beautiful Bellarine Estate, pop up Into The Vines brings five wineries and 28 wines to Collingwood for you to taste, and head to the Dark Side of Wine - a brand new winter festival in Rutherglen celebrating Muscat and Durif. 

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On the Relish podcast, Phillip Kennedy is co-owner of Pure South which this month celebrates TWENTY YEARS of bringing the best of Tasmanian produce to diners here in Melbourne. He talks about the friends he's made and the tassie businesses he's been able to support.

Also, Matt Bailey is branch director of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society here in Australia, and he explains how it's not all just about Scotch OR whisky, but that they get to bring their members some of the most exciting and unique bourbons, cognacs, armagnacs and more to try.

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On the Relish podcast, Matteo Pignatelli talks about celebrating thirty years with his Fitzroy North institution Matteo’s, and what it takes to not only survive, but thrive in this town.

Also, Amar Singh is behind some of Victoria's most loved Indian restaurants, so what can we expect from colourful new Lygon Street additions Bibi Ji?

And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, High Cheese returns to the Westin Hotel thanks to cheese royalty the Studd siblings; Rossi Bar is serving up Gnocchi and tunes each Wednesday night, your chance to feast for good with Free to Feed this winter, taste the nation’s Top Wineries for 2024 with the Real Review, and check out the cheesy Mould festival which returns to the Exhibition Building. 

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On the Relish podcast, exec chef Nicky Reimer explains how she and the entire Bellota team have cemented that value as not only a local favourite, but a beacon for food and wine lovers from across Melbourne. 

Also – the man behind Grazeland, John Foreman, is helping one of their most popular stalls set up digs in not one, but TWO permanent locations - get ready for Bar Mexico & Hotel Mexico. 

And, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, details on great value winter offerings from Pipi’s Kiosk and Yum Sing House, a brand new French restaurant in Bistrot Bisou, your chance to taste the best wine from the Grampians region, and celebrate truffle season at Pt Leo Estate. 

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