Inspiration can come from any given moment. Influence can be acquired in many ways. But there are few that have had more influence on those in the industry, and home cooks, than Maggie Beer. She joins us to share stories of how it all started, the hurdles, the successes and what lies at the heart of a career in food.

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It's an understatement to say the last few years have caused an upheaval in our lives. From natural disasters to global pandemic, environmental and climate concerns, and political tensions the last few years have made us all think differently about what matters and the road forward. For those in the hospitality sector, the road has been a bumpy one, and there are still so many challenges ahead. Renowned as one of Australia’s most influential chefs and restaurateurs Mark Best joins us to dissect the last few years, the way forward and the bright future and opportunities that lie ahead for Australian culinary landscape.

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Rolling the dice. Taking a chance. Nothing to lose.

Some people have an amazing ability to maintain the mindset of “nothing to lose’, even though at times, they have everything to lose. But it's the mentality, the positive approach that can open doors and present the most extraordinary experiences. For those brave enough to risk it all for reward, the outcomes can be incredible. From the outset of his foray into food Louis Tikaram (Stanley, Brisbane) has thrown himself in the deep end, pushed the boundaries and learned to sink or swim. It took him upstream in the hospitality in the most incredible way, both home and aboard.

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Over three generations the Grossi family have left an indelible mark not only on Melbourne’s culinary landscape, but that of Australia’s too. Inspired by the food of his family home, and time spent on the pans with his father, Guy Grossi (Grossi Restaurants) forged the way forward for Italian restaurants in Melbourne. From the early days of Quadri, Caffé Grossi to the rich history and evolution of Grossi Florentino, Guy takes us on a journey through the years of one of Australia’s most important food families.

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Inspired by the nose-to-tail no waste ethos of her mother while growing up Melissa Palinkas (Young George Bar, Ethos Deli) embarked on implementing sustainable practises into her craft at a young age. The approach not only helped carve a path for what’s possible in a commercial kitchen, but played a key role in developing her unique voice on the plate too.

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While working in a café during university, Sam Burns (Barrio Collective Coffee) started on a journey that began first in dabbling in roasting coffee, then connecting with the beans at the source. The further he dug, the more he valued the source and sort to find and create the best possible coffee experiences that speak of provenance in a cup. Although he’s still young, he has become one of the leaders taking coffee experiences to new heights in the nation’s capital, Canberra.

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As he hangs up the apron on an incredible journey at Sôl Bar & Restaurant Kane Pollard (Topiary, SA), one of Australia’s best young chefs and restaurateurs, joins us on The Luminaries to take us on a deep dive into what drives him. A chef that is mature beyond his years, and with a pure focus on sustainability from paddock or sea to plate, Pollard is a once in a generation chef with an innate ability to create a sense of place on a plate, and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

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Working in restaurants while studying at University began to alter the path Ross McQuinn (Pilot, ACT) thought his career was on. The energy, connections and opportunity to create your own vision was too much of a lure to ignore. Teaming up with two other young guns of the industry, they embarked on a journey to open their own restaurant in the nation’s capital, Canberra. Inspired by their favourite restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, they’ve not only created a ground-breaking restaurant for Canberra, but have fast become one of the leading proponents of the new wave of Australian dining.

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A career in hospitality can be a fulfilling adventure – traversing the globe, influencing, and enhancing lives and creating experiences they’ll remember forever. But it’s also a hard slog. Countless hours and dedication, draining on the creative process and pressures to constantly evolve and stay relevant. But these things also bring out the best in people, and some not only create incredible careers, but leave an indelible mark on the culinary landscape too. Industry legend Christine Manfield joins us on the luminaries to share stories, experiences and insight into a career in hospitality.

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