On the Relish podcast, could 2024 be the year of Amaro. Kate will ask Navi bar manager Miriam Wahlhutter who has designed an Amaro Tasting flight to get us all up to speed on that Italian liqueur. 

Also, in South Melbourne hospitality veteran Glen Bagnara has opened Castlerose, a moody basement supper club - Kate will get the scoop.

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On the Relish podcast, Colt Dining opened to much acclaim in Mornington last October then burnt down three weeks after it opened. Kate chats to owner and chef Matti Fallon about where and how he's rising from the ashes. 

Also, Joel Alderdice (Old-er-dice) is a Yarra Valley boy made good, with seriously impressive chef gigs under his belt including local hatted restaurant Tarrawarra Estate. Kate talks to him and local whisky bar owner Brendan Cavanagh about why they're opening a four-seat fine diner in the back of the bar.

Then, in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, some ideas for your Melbourne Food and Wine Festival experience, Nomad is marking Valentines month by celebrating the suppliers they love, and how you can get into Tay Tay fever at venues like Lona Misa, Richmond  Club Hotel, Harlow or the Village Belle.

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On the first Relish podcast for 2024, no fear of missing out if you get to the brand new FOMO cinemas in East Brunswick Village, co-founder Natalie Miller explains how they're offering a brilliant Food and Movie experience.

And speaking of exciting new venues, Kate chats to Moon Dog co-founder Josh Ulyans about the mammoth plans they have for the iconic Franco Cozzo site in Footscray.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - Ugo Burrata Bar bringing cheesy dreams to South Melbourne Market, Shadowboxer's new menu for 2024, The Gertrude brings a new pub to the heart of Fitzroy,and in the CBD Tokyo Motto brings the fun and the flavour of Japan to Midcity Centre.

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In the final Relish podcast for the year, Kate asks Herald Sun food and wine Editor Kara Monssen if 2023 delivered when it comes to food and drink, and what were her highlights?

Also - Joseph Abboud moved iconic restaurant Rumi to a new home, opened a new bar and released a book in 2023 – Kate will find out how he's recovered after all that and how the new venues are faring.

And in Eat, Drink Do Melbourne - New Years ideas from Stella Restaurant and Bar, Stokehouse Restaurant and Bar, Pipi’s Kiosk and Sorrento’s Continental Hotel.

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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 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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