Al Brown is one of New Zealand’s most beloved chefs — but behind the TV fame (Hunger for the Wild, Masterchef), award-winning restaurants (Logan Brown, Depot, Federal Deli, Best Ugly Bagels), and his role as a Kiwi food icon lies a story of adoption, perfectionism, reinvention and resilience.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Al opens up about:
Walking away from fine dining and Logan Brown
Building Depot into one of NZ’s most iconic restaurants
His drive for perfectionism — and the toll it’s taken
Friendship, family, and what happiness looks like at 60
Why fritters, pies and bagels matter in our Kiwi food story
This episode is funny, raw and deeply human — a look inside the life of a man who helped redefine New Zealand’s food culture. Enjoy!
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