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Who exactly are the thought leaders in the $18-billion-plus linen, uniform and facility services industry? This podcast aims to shine a light on this industry’s more than 200,000 employees through thought-provoking interviews with industry insiders and business experts on issues critical to your company and workforce. Most Americans might not realize it, but they benefit at least once per week from the cleanliness and safety of laundered, reusable linens, uniforms, towels, mats and other pro ...
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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' ...
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When Lachlan Dougherty was an apprentice chef, it wasn't unusual for his head chef to call him into a lift to scream at him. Two decades later, the owner of Black Vice cafe in Hurstbridge still feels like he's unpicking the impacts of abuse. We talk about hospitality culture and the perpetuation of bad behaviour and - crucially - how courageous que…
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Several influential voices from the financial sector discuss the impact of private-equity investments on the linen, uniform and facility services industry over the past decade and discuss the implications for the future of companies serving the acute and nonacute healthcare sectors. Recorded live from a panel presentation at TRSA’s 12th Annual Heal…
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Anyone who’s making 7 different types of chocolate gelato deserves our attention. Debb Makin is a chocolate lover, craftsperson, educator and determined small business owner at Ratio Cocoa Roasters, expanding ideas of how to appreciate and enjoy chocolate. Along the way, she’s also empowering consumers: once people understand the issues embedded in…
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As we've been asking if hospitality is broken, there's been a common refrain that restaurant groups have it easy, or at least easier. Today's guest is Ash Hicks, executive chef of Darling Group, which has a dozen or so venues in Victoria. What are the upsides and snags of being part of a group? Does money wash through the hallways? How do you build…
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What's French for "hanging with Dani"? Today I'm at Salernes in France where I head to the market, fall in love with everything and buy a rabbit I'm not quite sure what to do with. Listen in as I tackle butchery, offal extraction and braising in a delightful Provencal kitchen. Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodc…
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We're back in Barcelona today, walking the neighbourhoods with chef Javier Perez Gonzalez. Javi is also a founder of Australia's Eat Spanish culinary advocacy organisation and he has a great perspective on the similarities and differences between hospitality culture in Australia and Spain. So - where would he rather open a restaurant? https://www.i…
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I remember when Josh’s Rainbow Eggs first arrived at my local supermarket 14 or 15 years ago. The brightly coloured box promised free range eggs and the packaging had a photo of a young boy’s face on it - how great to be able to support a kid in his ethical business, I thought. Josh Murray was nine then and he’s 23 now. What is the backstory to thi…
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We're back in Barcelona for another podcast, this time with Alexei Morales and Cameron Rosenbrock, who run two specialty coffee shops in their adopted city. Alexei is originally from Cuba, Cameron is from Australia and he worked at some iconic Melbourne venues before heading overseas. What's it like setting up a coffee business in Spain, a country …
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Is hospitality broken? We continue our special series with Leon Kennedy, CEO of Mulberry Group. His answer, an emphatic, strategic 'no'. Leon is a brilliant and inspiring thinker around business, hospitality, purpose and agency. We talk about the many levers that can be pulled, great questions to ask, and change that can be implemented moment by mo…
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We continue to wrangle over this big question: is hospitality broken? Ben Liebmann was COO of Noma in Copenhagen for seven years but he's also worked across music and television. He brings his broad perspective to position hospitality alongside other creative industries. If restaurants and the people who work in them are so critical to our identity…
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Baristas are crucial! They make the coffees that start our days off right. We get to know Suparat 'Skye' Thimthongkum, barista at sandwich star Warkop. What does she love about her job, what are the tricky aspects and how did she learn to make a perfect rosetta with steamed milk? https://www.warkop.com.au/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://ww…
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Dirty Linen on the road! We're coming to you this week from Barcelona. I wander the neighbourhood of Gracia with local food writer Mireia Font, chatting culinary and cultural traditions. What are some key Catalan flavours and ways of gathering around food, drink and conversation? And why is there a cheese called "little tit"? Follow Dirty Linen on …
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We all know that providing access for people with disabilities is important. But how often do most of us actually hear from someone navigating and negotiating that access? Today’s guest Andy Gilovitz (Adventure Wheels Melbourne) lives with spina bifida and spinal cord injuries which mean he’s either in a wheelchair or using walking aids. What makes…
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We love celebrating up-and-coming talent at Dirty Linen. Today's guest is recently qualified Perth pastry chef Camellia Holil. After starting her apprenticeship at Rockpool Bar & Grill, Camellia gained experience at Vue de monde in Melbourne and 2am Dessert Bar in Singapore. She's now at Wildflower and Madalenas, two very different West Australian …
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Is hospitality broken? We continue asking this big question of people in the industry. Today's guest is Kemal Barut, owner of hatted Turkish restaurant Tulum and 21-year-old neighbourhood bistro Lezzet. What's changed over the years? What would Kem like to see change for the better? And how does he keep upbeat, positive and creative when the econom…
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We’re continuing our Dirty Linen series tackling this big question. Our first episode with Alex Elliot-Howery from Cornersmith garnered a huge response. One person that got in touch was Alex Prichard, culinary director at Icebergs. If a leader at one of Australia’s most iconic restaurants recognises the difficulties, then it’s certain things are to…
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We’re kicking off a new series on Dirty Linen today and we’re asking a big question. Is hospitality broken? We hope the answer is no. But there’s no doubt that it’s hard. Harder than ever, and as it happens for today’s guest, too hard to keep going. Alex Elliot-Howery and her husband James Grant opened Cornersmith in 2011. It’s been through various…
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When you talk about herbs and spices in Australia, it won’t be long before you talk about Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill. The co-owner of Herbie’s SpiceS has been immersed in food since he was a small child and he’s built a life and career in flavour that’s been fruitful not just for himself but for all those who have learnt and enjoyed alongside him. Enthu…
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English writer, broadcaster and food activist Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has been in the public eye for about 25 years. He came to prominence as the founding host of River Cottage and he’s gone on to write more than a dozen books on food. In recent years, he’s campaigned on numerous food systems issues including ethical meat and obesity. He’s comi…
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Cooking is Sarah Cremona's second career but she's made up for any lost time by working extremely hard and grabbing hold of any and all opportunities to learn, grow and challenge herself. Currently sous chef at Moke in Flinders, Sarah is about to head to the MAD Academy to continue her investigations into reshaping hospitality for contemporary real…
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After years plying his trade as a chef, James Zerella needed a change but wanted to continue to make a difference in the food industry. It led him to the land where he is part owner of Gardner’s Bay Farm in Southern Tasmania. https://www.gardnersbayfarm.com.au/ Follow The Producers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/producerspodcast/ Host Dani …
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Do you know the difference between Johor laksa and Sarawak laksa? We discuss laksa lore with Lilly Wright, owner of Flying Chillies in Ballarat. Previously in banking, Lilly started her food career at Pot of Courage (episode 289), a social enterprise which nurtured the businesses of migrant women. Now she has her own cafe and cooking school! We tal…
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There's a huge Sri Lankan community in Australia but the breadth and possibilities of Sri Lankan food aren't always part of the culinary conversation. We talk to Nerissa Jayasingha about Lankan Tucker, her Sri Lankan-skewed cafe in Brunswick West. How are hoppers and kottu roti melded with Aussie brunch to create an appealing cafe menu? What does l…
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What's it like becoming head chef of an iconic restaurant? We chat to Trisha Greentree, head chef at Sydney's Fratelli Paradiso, a beloved Italian institution that is owned as much by its regulars as its proprietors. We talk about energy, emotional intelligence, self care and balancing a life outside of the kitchen - especially as a mother - with w…
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The Producers Podcast visited Holy Goat's Ann-Marie Monda and Carla Meurs in 2021. We sat on the deck at Sutton Grange Farm with their kelpie and a pot of tea, talking about ethics, pathways and - of course - cheese. Like every meeting with these two, it was a conversation with impact, provoking consideration of life choices, connection and commitm…
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Seafood on the beach is an essential part of the Australian summer but is the old fish 'n' chips due for an update? We chat to Rach Barlow from Claw & Tail about lobster rolls, moving from retail management to a small food business and her hard-won lessons on when to say 'no' to customers. https://www.instagram.com/claw_and_tail/?hl=en Follow Dirty…
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Coming to you from the Australian Open, where food is as much part of the experience as tennis. We catch up with chefs, explore premium dining and celebrate this landmark annual event in Melbourne. https://ausopen.com/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent…
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If farmers don't grow food, we don't get to eat, but what happens if climate change makes farming too hard? Chloe Fox's Somerset Heritage Farm has just been flooded for the second time in 15 months and she's lost more than $200,000 worth of peak summer produce. We talk about the impacts on her farm and others in her part of Victoria and beyond, and…
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New year, new chats! We kick off 2024 with publican Sally Wright, the creative and dynamic force behind the Stanley Pub in Victoria's High Country. How did Sally get into food in the first place - kind of by accident - and how does she create a space of welcome and sustenance for locals and tourists in a pretty farming town? Also, why does she writ…
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It's time to dirty our glasses with a happy new year chat from Dirty Linen's Dani Valent and Shanteh Wale from Over A Glass. We talk about what we've loved in 2023 and all the things we're looking forward to in 2024. Bring on the Prosecco, cheese, martinis, chilled reds and always, always Champagne at midnight. Follow Over a Glass https://www.insta…
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It’s the Deep in the Weeds podcast network Christmas episode and we’ve rounded up all our hosts - Dani Valent, Shanteh Wale, John Susman and Anthony Huckstep for a good old chin wag on the year that was, what were hoping for in 2024 and a few Christmas yarns too. Tune in! https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https…
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You never know when your life is about to change in a big way. We sit down with Craig Johnson to talk about the turning point that set him on the path to Loch Brewery & Distillery, the boutique drinks business he runs in a pretty South Gippsland town. It's a cellar door, factory and emporium but it's also an ad for following your passions so you're…
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In 2006, Michelle Morgan and her husband Dean founded Zokoko with a shared vision to create artisan chocolate with natural flavours that showcased their origin, retained their natural flavours and seasonal characteristics. Since then, they’ve created one of the world’s most unique premium chocolates that is truly bean to bar. https://www.zokoko.com…
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Luis Guzman grew up in Peru and arrived in Sydney because his mum thought he needed direction and a sense of possibility. After working as a cleaner and at Timezone and learning English along the way, he's now the owner of two Peruvian restaurants, Warike and Lima Nikkei Restaurant. We talk to Luis about Peruvian cuisine and how he turned pop-up ba…
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Summer is upon us and that means holidaymakers descending on regional areas, often with dining in mind. But what's that like for understaffed hospitality businesses? We check in with Melinda Griffith, the manager of Moo’s at Meeniyan. The roster is looking lean but the lifestyle is great: why aren't more people moving to South Gippsland to forge ca…
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In a world where we can get just about anything just about anytime, it’s wonderfully exciting to have truly seasonal crops that mark a time of year. Cherries are certainly in that category. They’re a crop that signals summer, the festive season and a continuing connection to natural cycles. We talk all things cherries with Alison Jones, lifetime ch…
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Want to join me on a peak food adventure? I trawl a Phuket fresh market at dawn with chef Thames Kraitat, learning so much about fresh ingredients and how they're used, then we sit down for a Hokkien-style dim sum breakfast. I am in heaven. https://www.instagram.com/thameskraitat/ Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinen…
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Coming to you from Bangkok today as I dive deep into my first international food adventure since 2019. I'm not sure if it's the time between street-side noodles or the fact that Bangkok is one of the world's most exciting cities in the world to eat, but everything is exciting, amazing and energising. That's certainly assisted by hanging around with…
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The first of its kind in Australia, Naturally Dried Prunes are the most sustainable prune farm down under, utilising prune drying tunnels that have reduced the carbon footprint by 95% during the drying process. But, as Ann Furner explains that’s just part of their story. https://naturallydriedprunes.com.au/ Follow The Producers on Instagram https:/…
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Francesco 'Ciccio' Crifo was more or less born under a pizza bench and has spent his whole life in kitchens. We talk to the Roccella chef about tradition and rule-bending, the difference between artisan pizza and pizza as fast food, and the endless joys of working with different flours. Of course, we dig into the biggest question of all: is it ever…
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What do you get from a milk bar? Cheezels, ice cream, emergency Tim Tams...What about jollof rice, fried plantain and fufu? That's what's on offer at La Gout Afrique, a classic Aussie corner store that’s also a surprising West African restaurant. We talk to owner Evette Quoibia, who is showcasing food from Liberia, Cote D'Ivoire and Ghana in the Me…
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Katrina Myers and her husband Tim own Barham Avocados, on the Murray River in New South Wales. It’s Katrina’s family farm but she wasn’t always sure she’d return to it. As it turns out, she loves the beautiful green haven they’ve created in a mostly arid area, and she’s also a huge fan of the avocados they grow for themselves and lucky consumers. h…
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Shaun Quade ditched fine dining to manufacture vegan cheese in the US. It was...challenging. He's back in Australia after four years in Silicon Valley with a renewed appetite for restaurants and will soon launch Ballyhoo at The Lawns of the Lobby in Canberra. We talk about Lume - was it a vanity project? where is the interection of art and food? - …
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We hate thinking about the pandemic but it seems a lot of Covid-induced impacts are only now coming to the surface: the emotional fallout and economic crunches are very real. Today's guest is Jay Clough, a hospo veteran who recently closed a cafe and foodstore in inner Melbourne. The demise of his dream business hit super hard but Jay has regrouped…
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Mark Bodzioch, the president of Clean Uniforms and More!, New Bedford, MA, discusses the company’s history and growth, as well as several innovations at its facility, including its RFID system to track garments and its recently installed automated soil-sorting system. For information on joining TRSA’s Industrial, Uniform & Workwear Committee, visit…
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It’s been a couple of years since we caught up with Sydney chef and author Danielle Alvarez. A lot has happened. She experienced burnout, left her job at Fred’s and regrouped with a lot of home cooking. She now has a role as Culinary Director at the Sydney Opera House. Her new book, Recipes for a Lifetime of Beautiful Cooking, is a great companion …
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We love celebrating young talent at Dirty Linen. Seventeen-year-old Liam Scotchmer is a return guest on the pod. We catch up with the Single O barista on the occasion of his one year anniversary in the role. How is Liam balancing work and study, what has he learnt about coffee and himself, and does he have a vision for his future? https://www.insta…
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We chat to leading West Australian chef Guy Jeffreys on the occasion of him stepping back from his executive chef role at Millbrook Winery after 13 years. It's been a long stint, during which Guy has developed a strong gardening program which drives the restaurant's menu. We talk about his farm-to-table approach, the famous No Waste Monday menu and…
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