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Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent

A Deep in the Weeds Production

Dirty Linen goes behind the scenes in restaurants, cafes and bars, covering issues the hospitality industry finds hard to share in public - it"s all up for grabs and everything is on the table. Your host is food journalist Dani Valent. For 20 years, Dani has been writing about restaurants and the people who give them life. But she"s an outsider, a critic, a tourist, a fan. Despite hearing the stories and writing the tales, she"s never really understood what happens behind the scenes. Now it"s time

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32:12

Dennis Spanos (Vanilla Lounge, Oakleigh) - A new wave...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/08/27

A new wave of Greek food is sweeping Australia. One business that’s never been shy of innovation is Vanilla Lounge in Melbourne’s Greek hub of Oakleigh. As the Spanos family open another outlet - this time focused on desserts - we catch up with Dennis Spanos about the family business, his father’s legacy, leading with empathy and the changing face of Greek cuisine. Anyone want chips on frozen Greek yoghurt?https://vanillalounge.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES,

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29:34

Gabrel Tan (Veneziano ambassador) - beans, farmers...

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2025/08/20

Why would a barista subject themselves to the stress and pressure of competition? We chat to Veneziano ambassador Gabrel Tan about putting his coffee skills on the line as he shares resonant stories about beans, farmers and origin.https://www.instagram.com/gabrel____/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Dirty Linen on

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25:16

Raphael Bereche (Bereche et Fils) - terroir,...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/08/19

Bonjour from Champagne! Dirty Linen did the hard yards visiting small Champagne producers and sampling the wares. This conversation is with Raphael Bereche, 5th generation producer at Bereche et Fils. We talk terroir, tradition and the many miracles of Champagne. https://www.bereche.com/en/check-age SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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20:35

David Loyola (Aux Deux Amis) - Dining in Paris...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/08/13

David Loyola launched wine bar Aux Deux Amis in 2010 after a transformative four years working at bistronomy originator Chateaubriand. We talk about the true essence of hospitality, as expressed in this small, serious, seriously fun 45 square metre restaurant.https://www.instagram.com/auxdeuxamis/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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11:28

Postcard from Provence Episode 2 with Dani Valent

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/08/11

Dirty Linen is currently Linge Sale - that's French for 'Dirty Linen'. We come to you from Ferme de la Plaine, a small farm in Provence that has an Australian connection: it's where Barragunda restaurant manager Marie Grasset was born. Today's pod is a walk around the farm with her nephew and farmer Martin Dorino. Apologies for my French! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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11:21

Postcard from Provence Special Episode with Dani Valent

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/08/05

Dirty Linen comes to you from France, specifically a summer produce market in Lourges where we are lapin up the lapin. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive

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31:19

Mahshid Babzartabi (Author and Cook) - Stop, Next...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/08/03

Have you had your life changed by Persian cuisine? Mahshid Babzartabi is an author and cook who arrived in Australia as a refugee from Iran in 2013. Her new book Stop, Next Chapter. tells the story of that harrowing journey. Mahshid is a translator by profession now also working in food, doing catering, cooking classes and her new Mystery Boxes, which are home-delivered parcels of resonant joy. Buy a mystery box: https://www.instagram.com/mahshidtaste/ Buy the

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35:37

Jessica Locarnini (Honey Sommelier) - Can you...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/07/29

Can you bee-lieve it? Honey is variable, precious and under threat. Bees are responsible for pollinating a large proportion of crops: we don’t eat without them. Jessica Locarnini spends a lot of time thinking about all this in her role as Australia’s only honey sommelier. Beekeeper, educator, judge and passionate honey-lover, we rhapsodise about a special, unspoilable and undervalued sticky treasure. https://www.instagram.com/honeymerchant/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE

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27:28

Melissa Glentis (The Bean Cartel) - the cost of coffee

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/07/27

There’s nothing like coffee prices to get a conversation going! Melissa Glentis is general manager at The Bean Cartel coffee roasters. How much should a cup of coffee cost and why? What can cafe owners do to increase understanding and spend, and what should coffee drinkers know about the coffee supply chain? I mentioned Melissa’s LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coffee-prices-need-rise-12-cup-how-sensationalist-media-wa3vc/ Chapters 00:00 The Coffee Culture and Its

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34:09

Heidi Modra (Ophelia, Melbourne) - Restaurant life is...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/07/22

Restaurant life is emotional! Heidi Modra recently sold Pinotta after 14 years of looking after community, and thinking about her business day and night. She’s now an employee at Ophelia, adjusting to cafe rhythms and steering the ship as they open for nights. The transition was necessary but there’s rawness and grief along with reflection and relief.https://www.opheliawestgarth.com.au Chapters 00:00 Transitioning from Owner to Employee 02:50 The Emotional Journey of Closing a

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20:07

The Producers: Ann Lyster (Apple grower) - bravo to...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/07/22

West Australian apple grower Ann Lyster is also the chairperson of Fruit West Co-operative. She didn’t start life as a farmer but she finds it extraordinarily satisfying, rich and diverse. Not only is there the joy of feeding people, there are also the challenges and learning opportunities of digging into everything from soil to marketing to intellectual property. ⁠https://www.fruitwest.com.au/index.htm⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lister Orchards 02:59 The Seasonal Cycle of Apple

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20:03

Emma and Marichi (Lumen, Melbourne) - calling time

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/07/20

It’s the sixth episode in our Illuminating Lumen series, and this one has some big news. After working all the angles, owners Emma and Marichi have decided to call time on the North Melbourne location. What wouldn’t they compromise on? What are they proud of? And what’s next?https://www.lumenpeople.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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40:40

Hayley Illing (Hayley in Hospitality) - a helping hand

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2025/07/15

What are the biggest pain points in hospitality right now? Perth-based consultant Hayley Illing (Hayley in Hospitality) lands on working holiday visas - they don’t work for employees or businesses. There are also issues with broader perceptions of hospitality, and the resilience of people within it. We also tackle Google reviews: what’s the best way to respond to a one-star downer? https://www.hayleyinhospitality.com.au Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hospitality and Hayley Illing 03:06

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43:27

Sarina Kamini (Author) - What We Call Masala

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/07/13

At first glance, this pod is a conversation with Sarina Kamini about her new book What We Call Masala, which explores theories and practices around regional Indian spices. But go deeper and it’s an invitation to connect with our bodies, minds, souls, heritage and one another. There’s also some homework: get your turmeric and your salts! Sarina Kamini https://www.sarinakamini.com I mention this podcast with Anjali

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29:27

Kurt Lovell (Project Salubrious) - a successful project

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2025/07/08

There are so many ways to be inclusive when it comes to dining. Kurt Lovell runs Project Salubrious, a three-year-old cafe north of Brisbane. Following his own health issues, he eliminated dairy, gluten and grains from his own diet, and has reflected that style of cuisine at the cafe. What’s the response been? How does he deal with sceptics? And how hard is it to run an independent business which is more expensive than those around him? https://www.projectsalubrious.com.au Chapters 00:00

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36:58

Robert Nudds (Studio Round) - The Art of Hospitality...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/07/01

How do restaurants ensure customers fall in love with them and decide to return? Studio Round strategy director Robert Nudds has worked with some of Australia and New Zealand’s most engaging restaurants to create and communicate identity, purpose and brand touchpoints. We talk about ‘experience philosophy’ and how it can help restaurants thrive.https://round.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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39:09

Annie Smithers (Du Fermier, Trentham) - watering her...

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2025/06/30

As Dirty Linen celebrates 5 years, we return to the airwaves with chef, restaurateur and author Annie Smithers, owner of Du Fermier in Trentham, Victoria. Last time we spoke to Annie, we lamented the loss of her water rights. Suddenly, her small farm was imperilled. Now she’s once again able to water her carrots but the overall picture for local food is still a patchy one.Previous podcast with

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Emma Sheahan (Lumen People) - Illuminating Lumen...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/06/26

Illuminating Lumen episode 5: We’re keeping an eye on Lumen cafe & wine bar in North Melbourne in our Illuminating Lumen series. Today we have a quick catch up with co-owner Emma Sheahan on the eve of the Victorian government raising the payroll tax threshold. It means Emma might be able to pay herself.LISTEN TO THE ILLUMINATING LUMEN SERIES https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2z0EVQvpqPohmYrUGcbLf7 News

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31:26

Anthony Drew (Good Company Bar Group) - popping off

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/06/22

How does a bar group find its way when people are drinking less and all eyes are on workplace culture and keeping staff and patrons safe? We chat to Anthony Drew, GM of Good Company Bar Group, which has 11 Melbourne venues and more in the wings. https://www.gcbg.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Dirty Linen on

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28:14

Dani's Friday on My Mind - 5 years old, wheat, Tacos,...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2025/06/19

Friday on my mind, an occasional series where I share what I’ve been eating, drinking, doing and thinking. Dirty Linen is five years old! I talk about Bendigo Taco Trail, cafes opening nights, a French gastronomy festival and the modern pub. Then I read out my story about wheat, published recently in Good Weekend magazine. Hope you enjoy!Bendigo Taco Trail https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/the-taco-trail Cafes &

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