Story & Photos By Andrea Louise Thomas Chief’s Son Distillery in Somerville has just opened its doors to the public and whisky lovers are in for a treat. Proprietors Naomi and Stuart…
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John Filiopoulos has a passion for food and people, and so it’s no wonder the hospitality industry is where he has spent the bulk of his career. The owner of Pier Street…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Garry Sissons Matt Little has been making great cider since 2014 when the former sommelier and his friend, Mal Stewart, got together to create the first batch in…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Garry Sissons With rolling hills dotted with vines and olive trees, and views that span across the countryside, the Mitchell family have certainly created the lifestyle that epitomises…
By Melissa Walsh Photo Yanni Growing up in Israel, Arbel el Sharafy could never have imagined he would end up working and living on the Mornington Peninsula. Yet that’s precisely what happened…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni A proud testament to another era, the Counting House has been waiting patiently for the right owners to come along and bring it back to its former glory.…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni Growing up with a grandfather who was a chef, Paul Bautovich spent a lot of time in the kitchen as a kid and couldn’t wait to follow…
It’s been a decade since Bass & Flinders Distillery opened their doors among the rolling hills, lush greenery and vineyards of Red Hill. However, as times have moved on, so has the…
By Melissa Walsh Photo Yanni He is an industry icon, pioneer of the peninsula wine region, founding member of the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association, has mentored winemakers with his experience, wisdom and…