On the next Relish podcast, good news for locals in the west, as some local hospo legends, including former Copper Pot owner Ashley Davis, take over much-loved pub, the Victoria Hotel in Footscray - Ash shares all the details.

Also, Brick Lane Brewing’s Paul Bowker reveals all about their huge new venue right near the Queen Vic – Brick Lane Market. 

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - Avani wines reveal their new Summer Dining Popup lineup, Gimlet celebrate a summer of cherries with a special new dessert, Neighbourhood Wine launches Patio Aperitivo (which involves FREE snacks), the Rosso Coffee Experience opens in North Melbourne, and how you can High Tea before checking the brilliant new Titanic exhibition at Melbourne Museum.

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On the Relish podcast, pastry chef and Instagram sensation Rosemary Andrews is opening her first bricks and mortar store - Mietta by Rosemary - and Kate finds out where we can find it. 

Also, at the Next Hotel in town La Madonna nabbed a new head chef, Paul Turner shares how he's put his stamp on the restaurant's Milan meets Beijing theme.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne,  Pincho Disco is taking us on a tasty tour of Latin America, The Goods Shed opens in Ballarat with new dining and drinking offerings, Seven Seasons spirits are bringing the Green Ant Martini to some top Melbourne venues, and a few tasty ideas for Christmas from the likes of Koko Black, The Stokehouse, Wonderpies, The Sweet Greek, and Four Pillars.

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On the next Relish podcast, the Melbourne whisky bar owner who has just opened a new venue celebrating the joy that is Italian aperitivo, and Kate is a self-confessed dumpling feed, so she grabs all the details on the Downtown Dumpling Market which is set up right now at Birrarung Marr.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - Johnny’s Green Room jazzes up their rooftop for summer, Scott Pickett convinces Tom Parker Bowles (the son of Queen Camilla) to come to Melbourne for two special events, Hazel in the city welcomes a new chef, Marion Wine Bar's ode to vermouth, how you can build your own Four Pillars Spritz at Yarra Botanica, and Hotel Sorrento gives us some great reasons to stick around the Peninsula this summer.

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On the Relish podcast, two new venues from two seasoned operators. 

First up, not entirely new, but moved and expanded, Kate chats to Joe Vargetto who's moved much-loved bistro Mister Bianco to new digs in leafy Kew, and the result is a much bigger, better and more varied offering - he'll explain.

Also, if you love Indian food, you’ll be familiar with Jessi Singh, well, he's about to open Bibi Ji - smack bang in the middle of Lygon Street Carlton. Kate gets the lowdown. 

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Jerry Mai has jazzed up the menu at Hawthorn’s St Cloud Eating House, the Central Club Hotel is holding its inaugural Christmas Wine Fair, Black Kite Commune & Alejandro Saravia are celebrating 10 years of Four Pillars Gin, and Chandon launches its Garden Spritz picnics in the Yarra Valley.

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On the next Relish podcast, Kate chats to Noah Crowcroft, a bloke born in Toronto, and raised in Austin Texas who's now serving up terrific south-east Asian food at Rice Paper Scissors in Melbourne.

Also, with only 275 qualified Master Sommeliers in the world, the team from MS Wine Club are two of them, they share how they'll hand-select wine for you and share all of their knowledge and passion.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - a long lunch with top chefs at Hotel Sorrento, Colt Dining opens in Mornington, Henry Sugar and Maidenii team up for an intimate dinner, how you can dress up for drag yum cha at Wong Baby on Cup Day, and enjoy the best of New York with Manhattan High Tea at Melbourne’s Marriott Hotel.

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On the next Relish podcast, Kate chats to Noah Crowcroft, a bloke born in Toronto, and raised in Austin Texas who's now serving up terrific south-east Asian food at Rice Paper Scissors in Melbourne.

Also, with only 275 qualified Master Sommeliers in the world, the team from MS Wine Club are two of them, they share how they'll hand-select wine for you and share all of their knowledge and passion.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - a long lunch with top chefs at Hotel Sorrento, Colt Dining opens in Mornington, Henry Sugar and Maidenii team up for an intimate dinner, how you can dress up for drag yum cha at Wong Baby on Cup Day, and enjoy the best of New York with Manhattan High Tea at Melbourne’s Marriott Hotel.

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On the Relish podcast, The Recreation in Fitzroy North has been a favourite with locals for seven years now, so just what can we expect from their new refresh? Co-owner Joe Durrant will explain. 

Also, how tough is it to make your passion your profession? Martin Goffin walked away from a career in local government to open Red Gum Barbecue on the Mornington Peninsula, and he hasn’t looked back. Kate will find out how he did it, and where his new venue is.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Movida Aqui launches Pintxos Saturdays, Officina Gastronomica Italiana brings a taste of Italy to Prahran, Hop Nation launches their new taproom in Footscray, Arbory Afloat brings la vida Mexicana to the Yarra, and the winemakers of Rutherglen are coming to Melbourne.

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On the Reslish podcast, as Spanish restaurant and bar Bomba celebrates its tenth birthday, owner and chef Jesse Gerner explains the inspiration behind the popular joint, and how how they are marking a decade of fabulous food. 

Also, we know food is a fickle business, but surely some of the toughest customers aren’t even always paying! How then do we keep fussy kids happy when it comes to school lunchboxes? Chef and mum Jerry Mai has been sharing her inspiration on social media, I'll get some tips.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Windsor’s Neptune is staying true to its name and celebrating seafood - but without the snobbery, Maha East and Maha North are putting Maltese Independence day on the menu, Robata is marking World Sake Day with a four course Japanese feast and a foray into the Japanese spirit, Society Restaurant is hosting London’s famous Kwant Bar for one night only, and your chance to check out all that blooms at Yarra Valley’s Cherry Blossom Festival. 

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On the Relish podcast, would you believe that Adrian Richardson's La Luna Bistro this month marks 25 years of feeding Melburnians, Kate asks Adrian about the secret to his success.

Also, Movida Aqui has been dishing out delish Spanish food for 12 years, but it's just had a big refresh, owner and exec chef Frank Camorra explains what we can expect.
  
And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, James Cornwall takes over Saturday sessions at Seville Estate. Melbourne icon the Studley Park Boathouse is back and better than ever, your chance to pimp your Negroni with Ovolo Hotels, head along to a Mezcal fiesta at Hecho en Mexico and school yourself in Spanish Wines at Coburg’s Olivine Wine Bar.  

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On the Relish podcast, publican Vinnie Magrath explains how you renovate a classic pub without losing the character or the charm. Also, Josh Walker explains how he came to be making whisky in the beautiful country town of Timboon (and what that means for his cows!).**

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, Victoria by Farmers Daughters & Four Pillars launch their Spring Sessions, details on the Espy’s great value Dumpling Degustation, Convoy Café celebrates their first birthday in Moonee Ponds, Nikka Whisky & Botswana Butchery team up for a night of Wagyu wonder; and St Kilda’s Little Prince launches the ultimate wine boot camp.

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