Every industry has its chalk and cheese relationships. Chefs (or the kitchen) versus front of house (the people who serve the guests) Our two intrepid over opinionated writers for T.H.E Review Magazine are back from a short hiatus to share th

Em Checked In - Hotels and hospitality

Jul 5th, 2018 53m 3s

Our podcast this week begins with discussions about warm weather, budgie smugglers and the Australian Financial Review's top 100 Australian restaurants.Our special guest on the podcast is Em, who runs a great blog about hotels, Em Checked In.

Off The Hotplate - An interview with Christine Matheson-Green

Jun 29th, 2018 57m

This week we discuss mental health issues in hospitality with successful restaurateur, chef and business consultant. Christine Matheson-Green.Most know her from 'Just the Sizzle' website and her informative industry articles, however she now h

The weird and wacky trends of coffee

Jun 15th, 2018 31m 47s

This week we take a lighthearted look at the trends in coffee. Apparently broccoli coffee is now a thing. Is the hospitality industry in Australia trying too hard to be cool and hip? Also, what's up with the term, 'on point' should we be usin

Artificial intelligence: Is it replacing hospitality staff?

Jun 7th, 2018 36m 34s

This week we discuss the rise of artificial intelligence and modern technology in hospitality in Australia. Do we need staff anymore? Maybe in the future we will be served only by robots. Also we chat about the future of the bottom line in a

To tip or not to tip...

May 31st, 2018 32m 57s

It's podcast number 10!!We have made it to podcast #10 and this week we are having a chat about tipping in Australian restaurants. Should we tip or should we not? It may mean the world to your restaurant staff to give them a few dollars for

Winner, winner, chicken parmi dinner

May 24th, 2018 32m 56s

What is Australia's national dish? Is it kangaroo? Is it crocodile? Nope, it's the good old meat pie, the pavlova and the chicken parmigiana. (among others!)This week, we chat about the pros and cons of being such a new country when it comes t

The master barbecuer - An interview with Ben Arnot Smoking Hot Confessions

May 17th, 2018 52m 26s

This week we interview Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions. A BBQ competition champion, BBQ advocate and an all round good guy with a passion for creating the perfect brisket in a 'low and slow' style of barbecuing. So naturally, we asked

The hospitality franchise

May 11th, 2018 31m 2s

This week we explore what's happening with the franchises of hospitality. Why are there so many of these not doing well. Is it the franchisor at fault, or is it the inexperience of the franchisee? We take a candid look at both sides of the b

Education and hospitality - A good mix?

May 2nd, 2018 45m 24s

This week we delve into the topic of education in hospitality. Necessary perhaps for chefs but is it worthwhile for front of house restaurant staff? Can current hospitality workers make working in hospitality great again for the newbies to the

Fake news and the restaurant review

Apr 27th, 2018 33m 42s

The internet. Good and bad the internet has created the new generation of restaurant reviews. But are they actually what they appear to be. Also, are they reviews or merely just a way for people to complain. We have a chat about this pressing

The humble brew - An interview with Maria Paoli

Apr 18th, 2018 45m 58s

Is Melbourne in danger of losing their crown for being the coffee capital of Australia? We chat to Maria Paoli, a Melbourne local who's in the know about the coffee scene in Melbourne and around Australia to find out what's going on in the wo

Vegans, vegetarians and everything in between

Apr 12th, 2018 33m 54s

We take a look at the pros and cons of being vegan, vegetarian and protests.Is it ok for vegans to protest steakhouses and should the steakhouses retaliate?The article links from the podcast are as follows, http://thereview.net.au/2018/04/0

Pilot Confidential

Apr 9th, 2018 38m 45s

We have a chat to an American airline pilot who has been flying for over 32 years and to put Damien's fear of flying at ease we ask the big questions of does a toilet being blocked on a plane constitute an emergency and can planes fall out of t

An introduction and customer service

Mar 28th, 2018 31m 40s

Whats up with customer service in Australia at the moment? We take a candid look at some ideas on how we can improve service in hospitality and tourism. Plus we say HI! Read the articles mentioned in the podcast at the about the articles can

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