Hopp Take: Recent Episodes
Dylan
G'day all, this week I am joined by Leo, one of the co-founders of Nico's! An unbelievable institution in Melbourne's emerging sandwich renaissance, Nico's continues to grow from strength to strength with their amazing and ever changing menu. A must listen for all those who love their deli sandwiches as we break down what makes the perfect sandwich store.
This week I had the absolute privilege to speak to one of the Four Pillars co founders, Cameron Mackenzie, where we discussed all things Four Pillars from their brand new site to other future projects down the line. If you love Four Pillars gin as much as I do (including their Christmas gin) then this is the episode for you!
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After a brief hiatus we return with a banger of an episode speaking to one of Victoria's most picturesque breweries in St Andrews Beach Brewery. If you want to hear more or stay up to date on new content follow the page on Instagram @hopp_take
Have you ever wondered what makes a good bagel? Or maybe how can I find one? Well look no further as I get the chance to speak to one of the co-founders of Mile End! An institution and destination for all things bagels in Melbourne, Mile End is Australia's first woodfired bagelry that continues to sling outstanding and fresh bagels daily.
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This one is for the true craft beer nerds out there as I get the chance to speak to one of the directors of BeerMash. An institution of Collingwood's famous Smith Street, BeerMash is a contemporary oasis of local and global craft beers.
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This week I am fortunate to welcome onboard the team behind Section 8! A must visit destination and hub for all things Melbourne, Section 8 is a pioneer of the container bar set up that still endures today for all to enjoy and visit. Here we discuss some unbelievable stories including the genesis of the bar, how they managed to expand their business, their most memorable events and what ther future entails.
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A champion of all things local, there's a fair chance you have probably heard of Two Birds Brewing, whether it be buying their beers across pubs, bars and retailers, seeing their signage at local festivities and businesses or drinking at their venue, the Nest.
In this episode I sit down with Tyler Dent where we have a chat about all things Two Birds and recap their journey from humble beginnings in brewing micro brews off site to becoming a national industry leader in the craft beer landscape.
If you haven't already make sure you get down to the Nest in Spotswood where you can try some of their great brews and support local.
In this sophomore episode I get the chance to speak to the brains behind Collingwood's very own Terror Twilight & Hi Fi. A staple in the Collingwood postcode, the Terror Twilight name only continues to grow within the cafe sector of Melbourne. If you've ever had the pleasure of dining at Terror Twilight or eating a sandwich at Hi Fi or just love good food in general, then strap yourselves in as we break down how these guys perfect it.
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First up we are joined by one of Melbourne's best breweries and Seaford's very own Banks Brewing! In this ep I get the opportunity to speak with Banks founder, Chris Farmer who breaks down the responsibilities of successfully running a brewery and taproom whilst also juggling the tasks of running a growing business amongst the backdrop of a saturated and highly competitive market.
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