The Centre Cut

Today we welcome back Ali Dunworth. Ali is one of the most active and in-tune food and drinks writers in the country. We chat through the ins and outs of writing a book, her current “whiskey era”, how the Michelin Guide really works, and plenty more.

If you haven’t heard our previous conversation with Ali, we’d recommend starting there, just search “Ali” in our search bar or look for episode 113.

Mind yourself, cheers x

Today we welcome back Alice Carroll. Alice has been leading the charge for the modern face of Irish whiskey with her team at Foxes Bow over the past few years. Now based in Austin, Texas, she’s deep in the world of brand building and creative marketing, and as another Texas-based Matthew we love would say… L-I-V-I-N.

Today we welcome Andy Ferreira to the podcast. Andy is the co-owner of both Cask and Paladar in Cork City, two of the best cocktail bars in Ireland and shining examples of Cork hospitality. Andy and the team have created a real sense of soul and purpose in their bars, and we couldn’t be bigger fans.

Today we’re joined by Janice Snowden, UK Ambassador for Bushmills Irish Whiskey.

Janice is a former colleague of ours from our time at the Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, and since then she’s gone on to represent some of the biggest Irish whiskey brands overseas, working across both the United States and the UK.

Now based in London, Janice is preaching the gospel of Irish whiskey through the wonderfully juicy vehicle that is Bushmills.

This week we’re joined by Barbara Nealon of Saint Francis Provisions in Kinsale. The restaurant holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and Barbara herself recently won Michelin’s Award for Service.

It’s a lovely reminder that hospitality isn’t just about food, it’s about care, creativity and humanity. From quietly dropping plates in front of guests to picking up international recognition, Barbara and the team are keeping Kinsale, and Ireland, firmly in the “we do it well” category when it comes to looking after people.

Today on the podcast, we’re wandering through the sheer power of the women moving and shaking in food and drink, the potential future of THC drinks, the pinch modern life is putting on the purse strings, and if you’re anywhere near Cork, why you need to get into the lads at Cold Cuts for some hot, sexy hospitality.

Happy Wednesday, sweet bábógs. You’re lookin’ fresh — fair play.

Today we’re chatting through family favours, the Yamamori situation, Valentine’s Day (with yourself or with someone else), and a few plans we’ve cooking for the year ahead.

Today we’re digging into the hospitality lifestyle, the people every industry forgets, and whether passion for food and drink is real or just performance.

Heya cuz, feeling fresh?

Nightclubs, bar scene Instagram, kefir comebacks and the magic of Polish shops.

Look at you go, fair play to ya.

Today on the podcast we’re exploring everything from “What’s that under the Pyramids at Giza?” to “Is listening to Joe Rogan a bad thing? Yes, but also kind of no,” and we finish on “Kefir, drink it.”