Episode 95

Stokehouse Changes Hands & Remembering John Kilroy

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What makes a restaurant iconic — and what happens when the people behind it eventually hand over the keys?

TK and Pete reflect on the people and places that helped shape Australian hospitality, from John Kilroy and Brisbane’s legendary Cha Cha Cha to the next chapter for Melbourne institution Stokehouse.

TK shares memories of the extraordinary attention to detail behind Stokehouse, while the conversation explores restaurant design, service, longevity and why the smallest touches can have such a lasting impact.

From Cumulus Inc. and Melbourne’s dining scene to stolen bathroom face washers, it’s a look at the legacy, characters and details that make great restaurants more than just somewhere to eat.