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Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent

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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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34:48

Ali Currey-Voumard (Table Bar & Bistro, Castlemaine)...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2026/10/04

What's the future of the independent neighbourhood bar, bistro or cafe? How resilient are small local businesses in today's hospitality industry? We talk it through with Ali Currey-Voumard, owner and chef at Table Bar & Bistro in Castlemaine, a regional restaurant in a record store.https://www.instagram.com/al___fresco/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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30:33

Kellie Ashton (Pure Catering, Brisbane) - Is it ever...

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2026/09/29

Is it ever not crunch time in hospitality? We’re continuing our ‘state of the industry’ series with a dive into a part of the food world that tends to get less attention, even though it's often crucial to key life milestones. Kellie Ashton runs Pure Catering in Brisbane, a family-owned business that has clocked up an impressive 20 years. https://www.purecatering.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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40:32

Jenna Abbruzzese (Addington Downs) - spring lambing

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2026/09/27

In an ongoing series on Dirty Linen, we return to Addington Downs to talk spring lambing (and kidding) with Jenna Abbruzzese. When things go wrong, and the anguish is real, how does a microfarmer balance emotion with the ongoing project of land regeneration and ethical meat production. We also invite you to a special dinner at Old Macaroni Factory on November 7.The event: https://www.addingtondowns.com.au/events The Salon Series chat with the

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29:52

Emma Sheahan (Lumen People) - Illuminating Lumen

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2026/09/22

As we discuss the state of hospitality, Dirty Linen returns to Illuminating Lumen, an ongoing series of chats with Emma Sheahan from Lumen People, a cafe and wine bar in Melbourne's Fitzroy. Why does cheddar on toast cost $26? https://lumenpeople.com 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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32:56

Tony Moss (ALH) - the state of the industry

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2026/09/21

It feels like it’s never not a big time in the restaurant world but this does feel like a particular moment of challenge and change. So for the next little while, Dirty Linen will be posing more questions about the state of the industry - maybe even finding some solutions. What’s happening? What’s good, what’s hard, and what do we do next? We’ll still be sharing stories, there will still be the warm chats you love, I just want to sharpen the pencil slightly. We’ll be talking costs and pricing,

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41:11

Ash Nathan (Emmy Monash) - finding community and...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2026/09/15

With 40 years experience as a chef, Ash Nathan is now the food services manager for Emmy Monash, a Jewish aged care residence in Melbourne. Originally from Sri Lanka, Ash is more than a chef for his elderly customers. He listens and learns, shares and strives, tests and tweaks, finding community and connection along the way. Ash is a contributor to a new Emmy Monash cookbook, 85 Years at the Table: L’dor V’dor.https://www.emmymonash.asn.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES,

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37:23

The Producers: Anthony Kumnick (Grampians Vinegar) -...

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2026/09/15

How much do you know about vinegar? Anthony Kumnick is the founder of Grampians Vinegar, based in Great Western Victoria. With a long and varied career, including time as a publican, pig farmer and sourdough baker, Anthony is enjoying experimenting with vinegar, and talking to customers about how best to use a small batch artisan expression of an ancient product that’s more versatile than many people think. ⁠https://grampiansvinegar.com.au/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE

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22:10

Jody Sutherland (The Maroona Hotel) - the centre of...

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2026/09/08

It's challenging to run a country pub but it's so sad for a community when they close down. The Maroona Hotel in western Victoria was at risk of shutting when residents banded together to save it, employing chef Jody Sutherland to run the kitchen. What's it like to step into such an important rural role?https://www.instagram.com/maroona_hotel/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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40:46

Dheepa Jeyapalan (Good Food Purchasing Australia) -...

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2026/09/06

How can money that's being spent anyway be used to change the way food is grown, helping the environment, farmers and communities? Dheepa Jeyapalan is part of Good Food Purchasing Australia, a new organisation that is advocating for the $2.1 billion the government spends on food to be a lever for change. https://www.goodfoodpurchasingaustralia.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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16:15

Santo Arabia (SideStall) - the beauty of the roadside...

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2026/09/03

One of the best things about driving around the countryside is picking up produce from roadside stalls. But sometimes you can't stop, or you don't have cash, or you miss the sign in the dark. Santo Arabia is the co-founder of SideStall, an app that helps people discover roadside produce and pick it up with ease. https://sidestall.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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33:22

Samantha Parish (chef, author, recipe writer) - Chefs...

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2026/08/25

Samantha Parish is a chef, author, recipe writer and all-round food person who struggles to describe her working life in a few words. Her recent book Chefs Eat Brisbane is a remarkable catalogue of a city on the cusp, sharing stories and recipes from many of the Queensland capital's most interesting restaurants.We spoke about: Sam's book: https://www.chefseatbrisbane.com/ Sarah Baldwin from

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36:05

Jenna Abbruzzese (Addington Downs) - lambing season,...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2026/08/23

It's lambing season! We catch up with Jenna Abbruzzese, lamb farmer at Addington Downs for one of our semi-regular catch-ups. What are the good and hard things that happen during lambing season? Why does Jenna think about weather differently now? We also share news of our November events, and the launch of Salon Series. We spoke about: Salon Series lunch & dinner: https://www.addingtondowns.com.au/events Podcast with Josh

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40:53

Josh Bosen (From Here By Mike, Melbourne) - Exploring...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2026/08/18

Josh Bosen was head chef at vegan restaurant Smith & Daughters when he was tapped for the job as chef de cuisine at 1Hotel Melbourne, home of From Here By Mike, a hotel restaurant that uses produce from small local farms. We talk about smart ways to reduce food waste, the reasons he's retained staff, and the boost he gets from watching guests in the dining room enjoy a dish.We mentioned my long ago chat with Mike

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35:32

Sam Tran (Gia, Hanoi) - memories and produce.

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2026/08/16

Perspective in food is so important - when you’re away from home, it’s often powerful food memories that bring you closer. And when you’re in a new place, you bring a fresh eye to the foods you find. Sam Tran has brought her unique perspectives to the food of both Hanoi, in northern Vietnam, and Melbourne, where she started as a chef. She’s soon to return to her second home of Melbourne for events at Aru, bringing dishes from Michelin-starred Gia in Vietnam filtered by Melbourne memories and

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13:57

Friday on My Mind - new restaurants, a Salon Series,...

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2026/08/14

Friday On My Mind… An occasional series where I open my brain and let the thoughts fall out. Today I chat about new restaurants Cote Basque and Roma, my new Salon Series with Jenna Abbruzzese from Addington Downs, some food tours I’ve got coming up, and why I will always love restaurants.Oh and hey, sign up to my Substack: danivalentfood.substack.com Salon Series: Spring addingtondowns.com.au/events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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30:04

Laura Goldberg (Hurricane’s Grill) - wellbeing,...

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2026/08/12

Laura Goldberg is the founder of Women in Cafes & Restaurants, and co-owner of Hurricane’s Grill steak & ribs venues in Sydney, Dubai and Indonesia. We speak to her as she’s prepared for a panel at Fine Food, digging into all the issues she’s passionate about: wellbeing, boundaries, strategies and resilience. https://au.linkedin.com/in/laura-goldberg-57ba7531 https://finefoodaustralia.com.au/visit-the-show/ We last caught up with Laura in May

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33:18

Sally Wright (Stanley Pub) - sticking to your guns,...

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2026/08/10

What does it take for an indie pub to survive these days? We talk to Sally Wright from Stanley Pub, in north-eastern Victoria, about sticking to your guns, charging what things cost and why restaurants matter. Here’s my previous chat with Sally. https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/sally-wright-stanley-pub-a-creative-and-dynamic-force/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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31:36

Zennon Wijlens (Paris Butter) - stars of New Zealand

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2026/08/04

In the wake of the Michelin guide’s arrival in New Zealand, we catch up with one-star winner Zennon Wijlens of Auckland’s Paris Butter. Since the awards, he’s had a flood of staff applications, and winter trade is as busy as high summer. Is Australia (apart from South Oz) missing out?https://parisbutter.co.nz We chatted about this podcast with Zennon’s business partner: https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/nick-honeyman-paris-butter-le-petit-leon/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR

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44:40

Liinaa Berry (wine expert, sommelier, writer) -...

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent ·

2026/08/03

Liinaa Berry is a wine expert, sommelier, writer and keen watcher of not just the wine world, not just the hospitality world but all the many strands that link drinkers and eaters - ie all of us - to land, soil and system. Liinaa asks not just how something tastes, but why it matters.https://www.instagram.com/liinaa.berry/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE

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40:18

Georgia Limacher (Yiaga) - crafted by excellent service

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2026/07/27

Good food is important but the very best restaurant experiences are often crafted by excellent service. Georgia Limacher, currently at Yiaga, is reaping the benefits of winning the Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award, awarded by The Age Good Food Guide. What separates competent service from true hospitality? How do you read a table? Why did cheese make Georgia cry? Entries are now open for this year’s Young Service Talent

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