Relish with Kate Stevenson

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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On the Relish podcast Nic Sandery explains how he's transformed Molly Rose Brewing from the formal restaurant it accidentally became, back to the fun neighbourhood brewery he created.

Also, Jason M Jones celebrates 10 years of iconic Prahran steak joint Entrecote and shares some reflections on a lifetime in hospitality.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - the Angel of Malvern starts a staged opening, Baby Driver Bar serves up Detroit-style pizza with 9Mile Pizza; Cha Ching launches great value all-you-can-eat weekend Yum Cha; celebrate National Cocktail Day at the Royce Hotel's "Showroom Bar" OR Le Meridien's Dolly downstairs; plus hidden speakeasy Mill Place Merchants is after your confessions!
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On the Relish podcast - straight from the wilds of South Africa to the urban jungle of South Yarra, George Calombaris pops by to talk Auto Greek, his new pop up at the Ovolo Hotel.

Also, Michael Greenlaw explains how the Edition Group has managed to balance legacy and history in taking over the famous Florentino restaurants, while putting their own stamp on these much loved Melbourne venues.

And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne - some last minute Melbourne Food and Wine Festival ideas like A Western Victorian Campfire Tale at Ballarat's Itinerant Spirits; a pizza-party with Michelin cred at Brunswick's Figlia; late night cheese and rare wine with NO BOOKINGS NECESSARY at Grana; and a brilliant celebration of the humble chook in Farm, Field And Table: The Chicken Dinner at From Here by Mike; as well as a "do" in going the full Greek at Preston Market’s much-loved Greek Day Festival at the end of this month - OPA!
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