Jess Eastwood talks to the passionate Lucas Parkinson from Ode Restaurant. Lucas takes us on his journey into the world of food, and offers an insight into the trials and tribulations of owning a restaurant. He talks about his mentors, the unique culture of the New Zealand food industry, and he lets us in on a few things he has learnt along the way. Lucas offers his philosophy on conscious dining, creative cooking and why building a business on solid values is important to him. This honest and open discussion lets us see Lucas’s resilience, tenacity and unique passion for his craft. We hope you listen in and dine at Ode.