Relish aims to explore all the things we ... relish! It's about the joy of great food, good wine, and adventurous travel. Each Saturday morning Kate Stevenson sets out to explore the people and places that make this city and this state one of the greatest culinary and cultural destinations, with a little inspiration from further afield thrown in too.
On this episode of Relish, White Possum head distiller Paul Peng pops by to share what to expect from this year's ever-popular Australian Whisky & Australian Gin Advent calendars, and there are a few surprises and some unique offerings in store for those lucky enough to get their hands on one.
Also he's a chef with global kitchen cred in some of the world's most luxurious hotels, Deepak Mishra will previews his beautiful new restaurant about to open in the heart of Williamstown, Bungalow 147 by The Bay.
And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne -
After nearly two decades as a staple of Chapel Street's nightlife, the Lucky Coq is undergoing a transformation to become Lucky’s later this spring;
Another neighbourhood landmark, St Kilda's The Saint, is getting a refresh as a modern local; in Armadale, ever-popular local wine bar Harvie is giving punters even more reasons to get out and about with great value Wednesday pasta nights and free fromage Sundays;
On the Bellarine, the brilliant Barwon Heads Wine Store has added a wine bar to their offering;
and it's road trip time, as Navi's Julian Hills heads to Beechworth to join Provenance's Michael Ryan for a very special event, in "Chef's Trove".
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4 Oct 2026
The Relish Podcast 18/16
In this episode of Relish - Italian Festa is back at the Royal Exhibition Buildings this month, and this year it'll feature a sit-down restaurant, Bar Italia - drinks legend Orlando Marzo gives us the lowdown.
Also, much-loved local foodie & award-winning author Alice Zaslavsky shares what to expect from her brand new cookbook for smart, speedy dinners, Weeknights with Alice.
And in Eat Drink Do Melbourne, brand new Japanese joint En Restaurant opens just off Flinders Lane serving up interactive, multi-course kappo dining; Belasco has opened at the W Hotel serving up a new take on classic Italian-American cooking; Venetian wine bar and Cicchetteria Da Bepi is celebrating its first birthday with four days of great wine, good food, music and a brand new space to enjoy; how you can spend Halloween in the cells of the Old Geelong Gaol tasting the region's best wines, beers and spirits at Dark Cellars; and your chance at an exclusive behind the scenes tour of one of this state's most prolific seafood suppliers with Portarlington Mussel Tours.
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16 Sept 2026
The Relish Podcast 17/26
On this episode of Relish, it's been described as a bit louder and a little looser than fine dining sister Navi, co-founder Miriam Wahlhutter tells us what to expect from Yarraville's brand new Bar Gabi.
Also - food lovers shed a tear when Peter Gunn closed the doors on Collingwood's Ides earlier this year, which is why I am so excited to hear all about his fun new 12-seat yakitori pop-up - Shogunn.
And in Eat, Drink, Do Melbourne
The team behind cult bakery Kudo open their first-ever dine-in venue - Itera in Brunswick; world-renowned French chef Dominique Crenn announces she's opening her first Australian venue - Petit Crenn - in the heart of Collins Street; Oktoberfest is here, and Hofbräuhaus Melbourne is surely a perfect spot to celebrate; your chance to Eat Spain Drink Spain all this month at some of the city's best Spanish venues; and the Heathcote Wine & Food Festival next month with brilliant regional wines, food and music.
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