Stories
A Day in the Life: Trader House Chef Colin Mainds
The team at Scout and Broadsheet recently spent time with Executive Chef Colin Mainds at Gimlet at Cavendish House to get a glimpse into his day, and highlight the inner workings of an industry-leading back-of-house crew.
Tom Sarafian joins the Cumulus Inc. kitchen for a fortnight
Tom Sarafian joined the kitchen team at Cumulus Inc. for two flavour-fuelled weeks. He shared family recipes, and dishes honed from years of travel throughout the Middle East, Greece, Turkey and Armenia.
‘The Meat Up’ featuring Meatsmith’s Troy Wheeler
Meatsmith co-owner and head butcher talks to Luke Leyson on his meat-focused podcast. Get to know Troy, his passions besides meat, and his progression from small town kid to city big hitter in the meat industry
Gimlet Bar Manager Cameron Parish named in top 100 Bartenders
Cameron Parish has been named in Australia’s top 100 bartenders for Diageo’s World Class, and will compete for the national title in Sydney in September.
Cutler & Co.'s Penny Vine on the Victorian bubbles mixing it with world's best.
“It takes a lot of skill and practice to make bubbles as good as Parkside Winery’s 2015 sparkling – “it’s such a labour of love”
Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards
Australia’s best wine lists have been announced, and we’re thrilled that the lists of Gimlet, Cutler & Co., Cumulus Inc., Marion and Supernormal have all been awarded 3 glasses - the highest rating possible.
How to glaze a Christmas ham - with Meatsmith’s Troy Wheeler
Meatsmith co-owner and Head Butcher, Troy Wheeler, takes you through the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly glazed and glossy Christmas ham.
A journey through Fitzroy with Yalinguth
The Yalinguth app is an audio experience reflecting the oral tradition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We invite you to take initiative and uncover the wisdom and stories of our Elders and ancestors as you walk your own journey throughout Ngár-go/Fitzroy.
Marion: Young Gun of Wine’s Top 100 places.
Young Gun of Wine have released their top 100 places for wine fun in 2021, as voted by over 150 country’s leading sommeliers, winemakers, hospitality tastemakers and journalists.
Gimlet Review: Michael Harden, Gourmet Traveller
The room's design might channel a big-city American version of a Parisian bistro but the menu is quintessentially Melburnian. Come for the bistro classics and high-detail cocktails; stay for dessert.
Andrew’s favourite places in Melbourne with Visit Victoria.
In partnership with Visit Victoria, spend a day with Chef Andrew McConnell as he visits his favourite places in Melbourne.
Deep in the Weeds featuring Beverage Director, Leanne Altmann
Our Beverage Director Leanne Altmann talks to food writer Anthony Huckstep about her passion for the industry, her career path, and her many years working, training and inspiring at Trader House.
A living history of the Builders Arms Hotel
Learn more about the history of the Builders Arms Hotel, its inclusion in the Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Trail, and its cultural significance for Australian’s First Nations People.
Drink up, drive home - Max Allen, for the AFR
Max Allen for the AFR speaks to Cutler & Co. Head Sommelier, Penny Vine, about the demand for quality alcohol-free drinks.
Not Standing Still
Gimlet Sommelier Christina Kaigg recently worked a vintage at Yeringberg with the de Pury family. Here, she writes for Gourmet Traveller wine about her time there.
Broadsheet’s Pandemic Pantries with Ben Pollard
Trader House Culinary Development Chef Ben Pollard takes readers on a virtual tour of his home pantry with Broadsheet’s ‘Pandemic Pantries’
Recipe: Apple terrine with burnt-butter ice-cream & butterscotch sauce - a Cutler & Co. signature
A signature dish for over a decade, Andrew shares his recipe for Cutler & Co’s apple terrine.
The ‘Best Sommelier of Australia 2021’ is…
Our Wine Buyer and Head Sommelier at Cumulus Inc, Chris Ryan, is named the Best Sommelier of Australia for 2021.
What to order at Gimlet at Cavendish House - Pat Nourse & Andrew McConnell
Pat Nourse, from Food & Wine Victoria, chats to Andrew about what he’s ordering from the menu at Gimlet.
Deep in the Weeds featuring Meatsmith’s Troy Wheeler
Meatsmith’s Troy Wheeler speaks to Anthony Huckstep about his passion for produce, how he started his career, and his craft of butchery.