Meet Grand Hyatt Melbourne’s new pastry chef Louis Bioteau, who has arrived in Melbourne after three years at Park Hyatt Sydney. Born in Angers, France, Louis has over 15 years of experience creating incredible desserts and brings with him a wealth of experience and creativity. With Easter just around the corner, Louis has hit the…
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Made in Melbourne : StrangeLove Soda
StrangeLove Soda believe they have successfully succeeded in recreating the taste of homemade ginger beer using electrifying, authentic ginger; sour, succulent lemons, and sultry, cinnamon spice. Along with the ginger beer, James Bruce from StrangeLove Soda shares with us the secrets behind the whole range of their quirky Melbourne-made blends. “We wanted to disrupt a…
It’s All About the Sweetness: Gippsland Strawberries
Along the fertile pastures of Gippsland in the small town of Shady Creek, situated in West Gippsland, just over 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, is Collins Kitchen’s strawberry supplier, Gippsland Strawberries. Grown using hydroponic methods, we learn about why this method of strawberry production is a positive step towards a sustainable ecosystem. “The opportunity for…
The Perfect Drop: The Melbourne Gin Company
Being in the wine industry for over 20 years, and having his own wine label ‘The Wanderer’ located in Gembrook at the southernmost vineyard in the Yarra Valley, Andrew Marks is always striving to create the perfect drop each season. An appreciation for martinis and a fascination with the notion of creating the ‘unattainable ideal…
A Vintage Affair: Méribel Fine Foods
Méribel Fine Foods is a Melbourne based wholesale dairy distributor who work with a variety of specialty cheeses. The main focus is on produce from Victoria’s abundant countryside, bringing artisanal handcrafted cheese to the table. Director and global cheese judge Ian Roberton shares his passion behind stocking such unique products. Nearing the 27th anniversary since…
Story of Devotion: Jason Camillo Executive Chef
Leading the culinary team in Collins Kitchen is Jason Camillo, award winning Executive Chef. In 2008, Jason joined Grand Hyatt Melbourne following the hotel’s $45 million redevelopment, moving across from his home state of South Australia to open Collins Kitchen. The restaurant sets a new benchmark for hotel dining, providing a contemporary concept unlike any…
A Family Tradition: Yellingbo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Family, quality and sustainability are all core values behind award winning Yellingbo Gold Olive Oil. We sit down with director Jeremy Meltzer, who shares how their commitment to quality and integrity continues to grow. The Yellingbo olive grove, located in the Yarra Valley, 60 km east of Melbourne’s CBD has been in the family for…
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