Dining Room Stories

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khMNM2X568M Some businesses begin with a detailed business plan. Others begin with a simple conversation between friends. For Stefan Di Benedetto, founder of SoBabé, the world’s first limoncello spritz in a can, the journey started during COVID while making homemade limoncello and sharing drinks with friends on a balcony. What began as a side project […]

https://youtu.be/s4PLh1D3jiY?si=VvTvDq-Ieyg2CS_J For Fabio Magliano and Cinzia Buono, Melbourne was never part of the plan. The duo behind Buono in Parkdale and Sincero in Malvern joined the Dining Room Stories podcast for an honest conversation about building two Italian restaurants in a city they never intended to settle in, navigating a relationship while running a business […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQHc99XhJZo For Francesco Crifo, pizza is not built around trends or social media hype. It is built around technique, discipline, and understanding people. In this episode of Dining Room Stories, the founder of Roccella shares his journey from Catania, Sicily, to building one of Melbourne’s respected Italian hospitality brands. What begins as a conversation about […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GCe2uOC1T8 In this episode of Dining Room Stories, the conversation with Lorenzo Tron offers a clear and grounded look at what it truly takes to build a standout hospitality brand in Australia. Lorenzo’s journey begins in Trieste, Italy, where he spent his early years before making a decisive move to Australia at 24. What started […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C88xY548jc In this episode of Dining Room Stories, we dive into the fascinating journey of Saluministi, a beloved Melbourne institution that brings authentic Italian flavours to the city. Frank Bressi and Peter Mastro, the founders, share their story of passion, family traditions, and the evolution of their business, which has become synonymous with quality Italian […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHYDgRK0YnQ In this episode of Dining Room Stories, Julia Hume shares a career that does not follow a straight line, but one built on experience, pressure, and sharp decision-making. From law and government to running a restaurant and now leading a PR agency, her journey reflects what many in hospitality understand well: progress often comes […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as4jwXkZk2Y In this episode of Dining Room Stories, Stephen Nairn, the CEO and Culinary Director of LCC Hospitality, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Scotland to becoming a major player in Melbourne’s hospitality scene. As the creative force behind renowned venues such as Eugene Dining and Home Ya Bistro & Bar, Stephen’s insight into […]

https://youtu.be/PDu5p3TuAI0 In this episode of Dining Room Stories, the hosts sit down with Jesse Singh, a chef whose extraordinary journey from a small village in India to the heart of Melbourne’s culinary scene is a testament to the power of resilience, passion, and breaking cultural boundaries. With his unique take on Indian cuisine and a […]

https://youtu.be/_LjTJ6h6VN0?si=E2B4y4sWCPrLqQg7 In this insightful episode of Dining Room Stories, we’re joined by Glenn Eagles, a former builder turned restaurateur, who shares the story of transforming Boozy Bar into one of Melbourne’s most talked-about venues. Having spent years building luxury homes in Toorak, Glenn leaped into the hospitality world, driven by a passion for food, wine, […]

https://youtu.be/OCyvBgijiXc In this episode of Dining Room Stories, the conversation with Adam D’Sylva moves well beyond menus and accolades. It is a grounded reflection on how a chef’s identity is shaped over time, by family, discipline, restraint, and the confidence to simplify. D’Sylva’s story begins not in a professional kitchen, but in a migrant household […]