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Podcast: Conversation with a chef
Episode: #151 Lucas Parkinson | Ode Hospitality
Description: In 2017, chef and owner Lucas Parkinson established Ode Conscious Dining in Wanaka, Aotearoa, after spending over a decade developing his skill and passion for food in Aotearoa & overseas. Lucas quickly gained recognition after Ode was named one of New Zealand’s Top 100 restaurants at both the 2018 & 2019 Cuisine Good Food Awards, receiving ‘the one to watch’ & ‘1 Hat’ accolades - the southern hemisphere equivalent of 1 Michelin star. Committed to influencing ethical food decisions within Aotearoa, he has been called Aotearoa’s most sustainable chef. When Lucas messaged me and wondered whether I’d like to hear his story, I jumped at the chance. This i...