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Here, try this - Australia’s biggest and best festival of food and drink is back from 20 to 29 March.

Talking Shop

Adi Halim

Talking Shop

Talking Shop: Adi Halim of Halim Group

Adi Halim, founder of Aru, Saadi and Antara on the benefits of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you.
Elio's Place

Industry

Talking Shop with Elisa and Adam Mariani from For The Love Hospitality

“Remember that hospitality is a team effort. Empower your people to do their best work.”
Rebecca Dunn.

Industry

Talking Shop: Vespertine Group’s Rebecca Dunn

“Consistent, authentic welcomes, connections and experiences are what make you the place people return to.”
Ollie Gould

Industry

Talking Shop: Oliver Gould, executive chef, San Telmo Group

The San Telmo Group's head honcho weighs in on culture, community and why – after 15 years in the trade – Melbourne consistently shows up at their five fire-driven venues.
Adam Racina

Industry

Talking Shop: with Adam Racina from La Pinta and Sardinas

High Street hero Adam Racina on the enduring success of his two Reservoir venues, La Pinta and Sardinas.
Vex Dining.

Industry

Talking Shop: with Florian Ribul and Owen Probert, Vex Dining

Five years of breaking the mould with High Street's local heroes.
Curtis Stone Events

Industry

Talking Shop: with Chris Sheldon, managing director of Curtis Stone Events

Ingredient-first, detail-obsessed and proudly Victorian: Curtis Stone Events has grown into one of the country's most ambitious catering companies.

Industry

Talking Shop: with Nathen Doyle of Agree to Agree Group

At Nathan Doyle's venues, Heartattack & Vine, Sunhands and Residence, community always comes first.
The Pax team.

Industry

Talking Shop with Michael Bascetta, co-founder of Pax 

"Think of Pax as a bolt-on management team – a group of individuals with decades of experience in the areas of hospitality vital to success."
A portrait of Stephanie Breschi.

People

Talking Shop: with Stefanie Breschi of Suupaa and Future Future

The co-founder of Future Future and Suupaa on the meeting of intel and instinct, and how to ride the cycle.
Pint of Origin's James Smith.

Drink

Talking Shop: Pint of Origin’s James Smith

Talking brewskies and beyond with the founder of The Crafty Pint and Pint of Origin, James Smith.

Gorge Camorra

Industry

Talking Shop: Camorra Bar Group’s Gorge Camorra

On the importance of excellent staff and a people-first approach with 18th Amendment Bar owner Gorge Camorra.