Category Archives: Interviews

Conversation with the critics (Part 6 – anonymity, integrity & opinion)

In the sixth episode of this ongoing series, experienced restaurant critics Brian Steel, Jeremy Ryland and Dane Richards discuss the aspects of anonymity, integrity and opinion in the review process. Watch previous episodes: Conversation with The Critics (part 5 – Credibility & Expectations) Conversation with The Critics (part 4 – The Reviewer) Conversation with TheContinue reading “Conversation with the critics (Part 6 – anonymity, integrity & opinion)”

Conversation with the critics (Part 5 – credibility & expectations)

In the fifth episode of this ongoing series, credibility & expectations, experienced restaurant critics Brian Steel, Jeremy Ryland and Dane Richards discuss both credibility and expectation management in the review process. Watch previous episodes: Conversation with The Critics (part 4 – The Reviewer) Conversation with The Critics (part 3 – The New Normal) Conversation withContinue reading “Conversation with the critics (Part 5 – credibility & expectations)”

Conversation with the critics (Part 3 – The New Normal)

In the third episode of this ongoing series, The New Normal, experienced restaurant critics Brian Steel, Jeremy Ryland and Dane Richards discuss reviewing in the context of an industry impacted by COVID-19. Watch previous episodes: Conversation with The Critics (part 2 – The COVID Pivot) Conversation with The Critics (part 1 – Introduction) If youContinue reading “Conversation with the critics (Part 3 – The New Normal)”

In conversation with Lisa Margan

For those not yet familiar with the Hunter Culinary Association (HCA), can you tell us more about its purpose and ambitions?Hunter Culinary Association (HCA) was founded in 2006 as a not for profit organisation. It aims to continue to highlight the Hunter region as a culinary destination by promoting those within this regional hospitality industryContinue reading “In conversation with Lisa Margan”

Conversation with the critics (part 2)

In the second episode of this ongoing series, The COVID Pivot, experienced restaurant critics Brian Steel, Jeremy Ryland and Dane Richards discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on both food criticism, and the wider industry at large. If you would like to express an interest in being mentored by one of the panel, please email: dane@newsforthefoodlover.com

Conversation with the critics

In the first episode of this ongoing series, experienced restaurant critics Brian Steel, Jeremy Ryland and Dane Richards discuss the art and craft of restaurant reviewing, with a view to encouraging and mentoring the next generation of food reviewers. If you would like to express an interest in being mentored by one of the panel,Continue reading “Conversation with the critics”