Ben Devlin and Yen Trinh are the founders of Pipit Restaurant, the newly crowned 2023 Good Food Guide ‘Regional Restaurant of the Year’.

Located in picturesque Pottsville, a coastal town in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Pipit is a multi-award winning modern dining experience based around coastal and seasonal ingredients and wood-fired cooking.

The menu pays homage to the produce of the local region not just on the plate but also through Ben’s unique ingredients prints.

In this episode, we chat to Ben about: his career as a chef and how his collective experiences have contributed to the particular menu style and ethos that has put Pipit on the map as a regional dining destination; he and Yen’s support and mentoring of young industry talent; plus, we find out what’s next for this creative duo. 

Visit Yen and Ben's website or follow them on Instagram

Read about your hosts Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon here

Join the Straight To The Source community here

Learn more about Straight To The Source here

Ben Devlin and Yen Trinh are the founders of Pipit Restaurant, the newly crowned 2023 Good Food Guide ‘Regional Restaurant of the Year’.
Located in picturesque Pottsville, a coastal town in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Pipit is a multi-award winning modern dining experience based around coastal and seasonal ingredients and wood-fired cooking.
The menu pays homage to the produce of the local region not just on the plate but also through Ben’s unique ingredients prints.
In this episode, we chat to Ben about: his career as a chef and how his collective experiences have contributed to the particular menu style and ethos that has put Pipit on the map as a regional dining destination; he and Yen’s support and mentoring of young industry talent; plus, we find out what’s next for this creative duo. 
Visit Yen and Ben's <a href="https://www.pipitrestaurant.com">website</a> or follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pipitrestaurant/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au/about">Read about your hosts Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon here</a>
<a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au/community">Join the Straight To The Source community here</a>
<a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au/">Learn more about Straight To The Source here</a>

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.

Hosted by two of Australia’s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.

With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider’s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.

From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come.

Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward.

Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more Straight To The Source episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

To stay up to date, follow Straight To The Source on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.
Hosted by two of Australia&rsquo;s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.
With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider&rsquo;s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.
From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come.
Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward.
Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more Straight To The Source episodes on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/straight-to-the-source/id1610058270">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1FwFeGJI0wp15O9KiDn28c?si=20a9b788479446c7">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@straighttothesource7730">YouTube</a>.
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