Table 20

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Table 20

Tropico Collective

5 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode of Table 20, Gustavo Alvarez sits down with Vincenzo “Vinny” Parise, a chef whose story captures the essence of passion, discipline, and rediscovery. From his early days in Italy, where food was a sanctuary of family and celebration, to the intensity of Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe, Vinny’s career has been driven by an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. His journey through culinary temples like Martín Berasategui and Eleven Madison Park reveals a deep respect for cr...

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#5 - Vincenzo Parise - Learning, Unlearning, Becoming

1 week ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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#4 - Brice Le - Finding Home Everywhere

In this episode of Table 20, Gustavo Alvarez sits down with his friend and longtime mentor, Brice Le — a hospitality leader whose story embodies adaptability, identity, and belonging. Brice’s two-decade journey has taken him from breaking up bar fights in France to serving drinks at Disney hotels, and eventually to leading teams in Sydney. Along the way, he’s balanced the richness of his Vietnamese, Italian, and French roots while learning what it means to build a home in a foreign land. Thro...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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#3 - Devi Christina - Learning to Care, Caring to Learn

In this episode of Table 20, Gustavo Alvarez sits down with Devi Christina, a sharp, witty, and passionate hospitality professional whose journey is as dynamic as it is heartfelt. From mixing cocktails behind busy bar counters to managing beloved local venues and stepping into the precision of Sydney’s fine dining scene, Devi’s career reflects a relentless drive to grow and excel. Yet today, her definition of excellence has evolved — it’s found in connection, balance, and presence. Whether we...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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#2 - Antonia McHugh- To Wander is to Find

In this episode of Table 20, Gustavo Alvarez welcomes Antonia McHugh, a hospitality professional whose kindness, curiosity, and passion redefine what it means to serve and connect. From balancing a science degree with restaurant work to discovering a deep love for food and culture, Antonia’s journey reminds us that purpose often emerges in unexpected places. Through stories of cooking Easter meals with her mother and foraging for wild herbs in Iceland, she shares how food has become a languag...

1 month ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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#1 - Jean Christoph Le Bian - From France to Australia one kitchen at a time.

In this episode of Table 20, we sit down with Jean-Christoph “JC” Le Bian, a French chef whose story bridges the rustic farmlands of Brittany and the refined kitchens of Australia. Rooted in a childhood surrounded by fresh produce and family traditions, JC’s journey takes us from harvesting vegetables with his parents to enduring the intensity of French culinary schools and high-end restaurants. Along the way, he shares how curiosity, humility, and an openness to other cultures shaped both hi...

2 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes