Relish with Kate Stevenson

On this episode of Relish, Kate chats to Gerardo Lopez about the international honour bestowed on La Tortilleria the tiny Kensington eatery that became a tortilla-making behemoth.

Also - how does "a convenience store for drinks that’s designed like Aesop but run like 7-Eleven" sound? Drop Shop co-founder Dan Sims and manager Courtney Keegan will explain a little bit more.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - modern Indian restaurant Saadi turns Chook Shop for one night only; plan you winter escape in Fern Bar & Dining's Winter Hidden Garden conservatories; Wagyu Ya & Sher Wagyu pair up for a Wagyu extravaganza at Yakikami & Niku Ou; Aru celebrates 5 years of service with a tasty dive in the archives, and 1Hotel announces its next Upstairs Pour partnership, this one a spicy collab with Six Eyed Scorpion Chilli Oil.
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On this episode of Relish, for 15 years now local charity Scarf has been giving young migrants & refugees invaluable hospitality training and real-world experience, CEO and co-founder Hannah Brennan shares a bit more about the successes and challenges along the way, and how we can help just by heading out for dinner at Fitzroy's Masti this fortnight.

Also, at Punch Lane's Circl Wine House Scandi exec chef Elias Salomonnsen has been wowing the wine lovers with his menu since it opened, I'll ask this talented Swede how manages to so easily to make Australian produce sing.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - a special one-off dinner at Collingwood's Pincho Disco celebrating Nikkei cuisine; South Melbourne's iconic O'Connell's Hotel has reopened with new owners, a new menu but all the charm it's always boasted; your chance to indulge in one of Melbourne's most beautiful dining room as Florentino launches Family Style Sundays; a superb pairing as CBD stunner Tonka hosts Tasmania's Hellyer's Road distillery for a refined afternoon of whisky tasting and matched food; and one of Victoria's most accessible and charming wine festivals - The Shortest Lunch - is back in the Yarra Valley this June.
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On this episode of Relish ... don't you love people who have a dream and go after it? French born entrepreneur Tamara Craig has done just that with premium small-batch Voulez Vodka, Kate will find out more.

Also, Herald Sun food & wine editor Kara Monssen on what we can expect as she once again host's Ballarat's fabulous Heritage Harvest Festival.

And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne - brand new bayside boozer, the stylish Hampton Hotel opens; huge food news as seafood institution The Atlantic closes at Crown Melbourne - but how you can enjoy a month of special offerings before they go; forget Basque cheesecake and get your hands on the Hokkaido version flown in specially from Japan at Le Tao; Jackalope celebrates World Whisky Day with not one but TWO fabulous collabs with Lark distillery; and Blackburn Bottle-o & Wine Bar Natural Science has dubbed May Discovery month - which means lots of fun events with drinks producers for us!
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On this episode of Relish, can you believe Melbourne laneway stalwart Bar Lourinha will mark 20 years in Melbourne this year? Kates asks co-owner and chef Matt McConnell about the secret to their success.

Also, Navi exec chef Julian Hills & head chef Ana Cortes Garcia share details on how they're celebrating the women shaping Australia's food and wine landscape with the first "She at the Helm" event next month.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - a new-wave, skyhigh high tea at Strato Melbourne; Figlia invites you to Emilia-Romagna each Monday night for a 30 taste of Italy; laneway fave Hotel Nacional launches a bold new Mexican menu (and yes it's still 100% gluten-free); South Melbourne modern Greek stunner Aegli hosts a special one-off wine dinner; and Bar Marmelo invites us to Portugal with their "Lisbon nights" happy hour specials.
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On the Relish podcast, when was the last time you enjoyed elevated, modern Irish cuisine? It hasn't really existed here until now, so Kate gets the laydown on gorgeouse new Enbarr restaurant from owners James Gallagher and Zenita O'Neill.

Also, Matt Forbes & Amy Newman will explain what to expect from the beautiful new Cobb Lane Bakery in one of the best addresses in the CBD.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - Italian restaurant Delmonte set to open this winter at the King & Godfree precinct; Pidapipo teams up with acclaimed Korean restaurant CHAE for a very special gelato offering; Myrtle Wine Bar's next wine dinner will be a ripping event celebrating Prancing Horse Estate's biodynamic viticulture; at the W Hotel, Curious Melbourne has launched a thoroughly playful new cocktail menu; and your reminder to consider heading to the Grampians Grape Escape this May, a huge celebration of local food, wine, and spirits in the stunning setting of Halls Gap.
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