
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 stor... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1026 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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We’re back with Jenna Abbruzzese from Addington Downs in the second episode of our ongoing series about lamb farming. Jenna and her partner Alex farm with purpose and in alignment with strong values around nurturing land, animals and the humans who e... more
Daniel Saade and Redmond Stevenson have collected thousands of order dockets from 33 Melbourne restaurants and made them part of a fond, resonant, immersive exhibition called Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures. It’s on at the Immigration Museum in... more
‘Recovering chef’ Lucy Ridge is the author of Fed Up: A Chef’s Adventures in Food, Farming & Feminism. Burnt out by hospitality, Lucy embarked on something of a chef’s gap year, seeking out female farmers and producers to intern with, all around Aust... more
Connecting food and mood - whether good or bad - is probably not a radical proposal for anyone listening to this podcast. But what’s the science behind it?
Today’s guest is Felice Jacka, Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry and founder of the Food & ... more
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I have listened to many podcasts as I do a lot of driving and I have become a huge fan of dirty linen due to its interesting content & great questions. Even if you are not into the food, the interviews are interesting every podcast, and you can learn more about where your food comes from and what types of things you should really be eating! Bon appétit
Ana.
I really have loved your podcasts though out these times of lockdown. You always bring such an interesting aspect to the chats. Thank you.
Diana
Always listen to Dani’s podcast while setting up your restaurant for dinner service . A true honest voice for us . Thank you Dani 🙏🏻
Dani has been a huge support to hospo I’m so many ways.
In these podcasts I’ve learnt and enjoyed so many of the episodes.
Insightful and vibrant podcast. The best of its type in Melbourne. Come to this feeding station to hear the latest on the scene.
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A thoughtful, industry-forward show that pulls back the curtain on hospitality, food systems, and small-business realities. Across episodes, conversations thread through farming, local sourcing, community-owned venues, and the economics of running restaurants, cafes, and distilleries, often with a focus on sustainability, workforce issues, and regional Australia. The host brings incisive questions and warmth, inviting guests from farmers and chefs to venue operators and community-minded entrepreneurs to share practical insights, behind-the-scenes challenges, and bold ideas for a more resilient food culture. Expect candid storytelling, actionable takeaways for operators, and a steady emphasis on localism, collaboration, and the social dimens... more
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