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Pub Of The Week

Tony Leonard is back to present 3AW's Pub Of The Week in 2016.

For the 21st year with Neil Mitchell, the Pub Of The Week segment returns to find the best pub during 2016 from around 36 reviews each year.

Ela Carte reviews Ascot Food Store

Ascot Food Store in Moonee Ponds.

11:51 AM   Not your average cafe, Ascot Food Store has an extensive and alternate menu. It is definitely worth those Instagram shots.

Jim Schembri explains PAX

PAX was a success in Melbourne.

Jim Schembri 11:46 AM   3AW film critic Jim Schembri explains the hype surrounding gaming festival PAX.

THIS WEEK IN FOOD - NOVEMBER 12

Bon Fromage.

11:29 AM   A cheese festival, a campaign that encourages you to do more than just drink, and Queen Victoria Market's Summer Night Market is backed.

Jim Schembri interviews Luke Bracey

Answering the call: Home & Away actor Luke Bracey, opposite Andrew Garfield in Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge.

Jim Schembri 4:59 PM   A major role in Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge was a life-changing experience for Home & Away actor Luke Bracey.

Dean Bourne pays tribute to Roy Orbison on 3AW Afternoons

Dean Bourne will be performing as Roy Orbison at Hamer Hall later this month.

3:12 PM   Three of the world's greatest and most successful rock music legends will come to life on stage this month.

Mimis Sticky Fig Pudding with Salted Butterscotch

Mimi Baines' Sticky Fig Pudding with Salted Butterscotch

Mimi Baines' Sticky Fig Pudding with Salted Butterscotch

Elvis fans aren't dead

Elvis 'Live on Screen'

Elvis Presley confidante and former manager, Jerry Schilling spoke with Denis Walter about "Elvis. The Wonder Of You 2017" Tour.

Donna's Gossip Sheet: November 9

Paris Hilton is coming to Melbourne.

Donna Demaio   Donna Demaio Gossip Sheet - Chef shenanigans, Food Festivals and Paris comes to town.

Jamie Durie chats to Denis

Jamie Durie and Denis Walter caught up to chat Jamie's new book.

After years of specialising in landscape design and horticulture, Jamie Durie has expanded his portfolio to include high-end furniture and interior design.

THIS WEEK IN FOOD - NOVEMBER 5

Melbourne Music Week.

The food trucks are out, a standard $100 Haute Dog, and the classic steak sandwhich.

a moveable feast

A Moveable Feast's guide to the best travel spots

On A Moveable Feast's list, the Cook Islands.

Lonely Planet has just released its Best in Travel book for 2017, the travel company's annual collection of world trends, destinations, journeys and experiences.

Schembri's new release movie reviews

Almost ideal: Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander play a couple who nearly have the perfect life in the superb ...

3AW film critic Jim Schembri's reviews for November 4

All the colour and celebrity news from Donna Demaio at Oaks Day

Usain Bolt at Oaks Day.

Donna Demaio   Donna Demaio caught up with Usain Bolt, Jennifer Hawkins and others at Oaks Day.

Ela Carte reviews Pickett's Deli

The lovely John Dory fillet.

Ela Carte   Part deli, part rotisserie, part wine bar – it's all communal dining or window seats inside, with the option of smaller tables outside on the busy streets of Elizabeth and Therry.

Jim Schembri interviews Bill Mechanic

Into the breach: Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss in Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge. Inset: producer Bill Mechanic.

Jim Schembri   3AW film buff Jim Schembri spoke with Hollywood producer Bill Mechanic about Hacksaw Ridge.

RECIPE

Emma's Tomato Kasundi

Emma's Tomato Kasundi

Emma Dean   Emma Dean's recipe for Tomato Kasundi.

Donna's Gossip Sheet - November 2

Olympian James Magnussen in the Mumm Celb pool.

Donna Demaio   Donna Demaio's Gossip Sheet: Melbourne Cup Carnival edition

Derby Day with Donna

Donna Demaio   3AW was trackside on Derby Day where more than 90 thousand people descended on Flemington.

Kate reviews Captain Moonlite

Captain Moonlite at the Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club.

Kate reviews Captain Moonlite at the Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club.

THIS WEEK IN FOOD - October 28

Footscray Night Market: Every Thursday Night in November, 4PM - 8.30PM Footscray Station Forecourt

Kate Stevenson   A night market, where to eat before and after the races, wine and food festival and an exclusive lunch!

Jim Schembri interviews director Sitiris Dounoukos

Lethal love: Joe (Jerome Meyer) and Anu (Maggie Naouri) share an intimate moment in Joe Cinque's Consolation.

The bizarre killing at the heart of Joe Cinque's Consolation consumed director Sotiris Dounoukos for nearly a decade.

Country singer Melinda Schneider's latest tribute to the legendary Doris Day

Melinda Schneider joined Denis in studio back in February.

Singer Melinda Schneider is releasing her second tribute album to Doris Day.

Emma's Strawberries and Basil Cream

Emma Dean's 'Strawberries and Basil Cream'

Emma Dean   Emma Dean's recipe Strawberries and Basil Cream

Donna's Gossip Sheet - October 26

Barista and footy player Max Gawn

DONNA DEMAIO   A footballer's passion, a celebrity chef sighting and a New York dream comes true.

Manu Feildel's tips for Denis and callers

Manu Fieldel.

Despite his international stardom as a top chef, Manu Feildel says he loves cooking but doesn't want to spend hours in the kitchen when he's at home.

Jim Sherlock's classic Halloween horror films

The 1960 horror classic 'Psycho' is on Jim Sherlock's list.

Jim Sherlock   3AW classic film critic Jim Sherlock gives his best classic Halloween horror recommendations.

What's new at Flemington?

Fun is free!

Donna Demaio   The Melbourne Cup Carnival is preparing to welcome more than 300,000 to Flemington Racecourse for four days of racing and let's face it, partying, at the track.

Jim's Cheat Sheet - Oct 24

Rating victory: Adelaide director Taryn Brumfitt (third from right) is thrilled her body image documentary Embrace has ...

Jim Schembri   More Willy Wonka, documentary freed from MA rating, and Girl on the Train takes No.1.

NEW RELEASE MOVIE REVIEWS - 21 October

 Cafe Society.

Jim Schembri   Jim Schembri reviews: Cafe Society, Jack Reacher 2, Keeping up with the Joneses, Boys In The Trees, Ouija: Origin of Evi, Zero Days.

Kate's week in food - October 22

Kate Stevenson   Kate Stevenson's This Week in Food!

REVIEW: Garden State Hotel

Ela Carte   Ela Carte reviews the recently opened Garden State Hotel and it lived up to the hype.

Jim interviews Nicholas Verso

Not-so-serious young insect: Director Nicholas Verso wants Boys in the Trees to reflect the Gen-Y experience.

JIM SCHEMBRI   UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Director Nicholas Verso's supernatural teen drama reflects his love of American cinema.

Kinky Boots with Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper and Donna Demaio

Donna Demaio   Cyndi Lauper has given the tick of approval to the Melbourne cast - ahead of the Australian premiere of Kinky boots the musical.

Tobie Puttock's Panzanella Salad

Tobie Puttock.

Tobie Puttock's Panzanella Salad.

Donna's Gossip Sheet - October 19

 Anthony Callea headlines Italian Festa in Lygon Street on Sunday.

Donna Demaio   Donna Demaio's A newsreader's knees, a super model's phone and Spring Racing eats.

Menopause with Dr Sally Cockburn

In recognition of World Menopause Day on October 18 Talking Health with Dr Sally Cockburn ran a special edition of the program.

Jim's cheat sheet - Oct 17

Watch out for that door: The on-set injury to Harrison Ford during the making of Star Wars VII has earned Disney a $2m fine.

JIM SCHEMBRI   Star Wars hit with $2m fine, Daniel Craig happy to be Bond, and Janis Joplin has be cast.

Jim's new releases - Oct 14

Looking for clues: Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones try to prevent an apocalypse in Ron Howard's Inferno.

JIM SCHEMBRI   Jim Schembri reviews Inferno, The Girl on the Train, Louis Theroux, and Deepwater Horizon.

Ela reviews Middle Brighton Baths

It's said that places with the best views don't produce food to match. Well, not here.

ELA CARTE   With food to match the view, Middle Brighton Baths is a fine option for a fine Melbourne day.

This week in food, Oct 14

A Toast to the Coast.

ELA CARTE   A Sunday graze, a toast to the coast, and Emirates goes full Aussie.

A MOVEABLE FEAST

RECIPE: Best paella outside of Spain!

Paella Valenciana by Leno Lattarulo.

Melbourne chef Leno Lattarulo shares his recipe for The Worlds Best Paella (Outside of Spain).

Chadstone unveils $660 million revamp

The new Chadstone opened today, with crowds flocking to see the new look shopping centre.

Chadstone expects to build on its 20 million visitors a year, after the shopping centre officially unveiled its $660 million revamp today.

Interview with director Sonia Kennebeck

Jim Schembri chats with director Sonia Kennebeck.

Jim schembri   The disturbing new documentary National Bird examines the myths and realities of America's highly secret drone war program.

RECIPE

Emma's Fragrant Steamed Fish

Emma Dean's Fragrant Steamed Fish.

Emma Dean's recipe for Fragrant Steamed Fish.

Donna's Gossip Sheet - October 12

Chris Hemsworth supporting the #polishedman campaign

Donna Demaio   Donna's Gossip Sheet - Thor's charitable side, Lleyton's donation and who's coming to the Melbourne Cup

'Dream Lover' World Premier

David Campbell at the Dream Lover world premier.

Donna Demaio with 'Dream Lover' World Premier

This week in food - Oct 7

Prepare for a very special four-course lunch.

ELA CARTE   A pink room for cancer fundraising, Pinot-palooza, and a very special four-course lunch.

Ela Carte review: Cochin

The chicken wings are marinated in buttermilk and Saigon seasoning.

ELA CARTE   Cochin is a dark, moody dining space that oozes cool. A pretty nice spot for a bite.

Jim interviews NASA veteran

Out there: Former NASA astronaut Marsha Ivins, consultant on the new Imax film A Beautiful Planet.

JIM SCHEMBRI   SPACE WOMAN: Veteran NASA astronaut Marsha Ivins discusses her work on the new Imax film A Beautiful Planet.

Comedian Akmal Saleh on 3AW Afternoons

Akmal Saleh chatted to Denis about his upbringing, upcoming tour and breaking into comedy scene.

Breaking into the comedy scene, Akmal Saleh thought it would be wise to refer to himself as Peter.

Emma's Rosewater Pavlova with honey pistachio cream

Emma Dean's Rosewater Pavlova with honey pistachio cream.

Emma Dean   Emma Dean's recipe for Rosewater Pavlova with honey pistachio cream... Yum!

​JIM'S MOVIE CHEAT SHEET – 5 October

Unfazed: Britain's wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, with two Transformers cast members. (This image has been ...

Jim Schembri   ​JIM SCHEMBRI'S MOVIE CHEAT SHEET – 5 October

Jim Sherlock's Classic Film Reviews

Jim Sherlock has delved into the vault.

Welcome to the home of Sherlock's Classics - a series of classic films reviewed by 3AW's own movie critic Jim Sherlock.

Jim Schembri's latest release reviews

The politically correct posse ride in to clean up a Wild West town in Antoine Fuqua's awful remake of The Magnificent Seven.

Jim Schembri's latest movie reviews.

Kate reviews: Jim Wong Chinese Restaurant

Pork Ribs from Jim Wong Chinese Restaurant

Kate Stevenson   What else are you going to do the week that the Western Bulldogs are in the Grand Final!?

Tobie's Gnudi with Guanciale, Broadbeans and Pecorino

Gnudi with Guanciale, Broadbeans and Pecorino

Tobie Puttock's Gnudi with Guanciale, Broadbeans and Pecorino

Jim's cheat sheet - Sep 23

Bottoms up: Xavier Samuel and Morgan Griffin in the Aussie comedy Spin Out, which has gone belly-up at the box office.

Jim Schembri   Spin Out fails to draw, Leto to play Warhol, and Russia supports Snowden biopic.

Jim's new releases - Sep 23

Joseph Gordon-Levitt playing Edward Snowden in the film by Oliver Stone.

Jim Schembri   Jim Schembri reviews Snowden, Storks, and The Beatles: Eight Days A Week.

Delta Goodrem dances with Darren James

Darren and Delta.

Delta's got a new single, and she was keen to rock out with Darren James today.

Jim interviews Larry Kane

Fab Four: Their conquest of America is detailed in the new Beatles doco Eight Days a Week.

Jim Schembri   A superb new documentary sheds new light on The Beatles' impact on America.

Jim interviews Ruth Borgobello

History maker: Director Ruth Borgobello, whose film The Space Between is the first Australian/Italian co-production.

Jim Schembri   THE ITALIAN JOB: Melbourne director Ruth Borgobello wanted to make history with her first film The Space Between.

Donna's Gossip Sheet - September 21

Kylie Minogue at the launch of her Kylie On Stage costume exhibition at Art Centre Melbourne.

Kylie's fears, Daryl's generosity and Barnsey's dream.

Kate's Eats

You've got six weeks to get involved in Oktoberfest.

Ela Carte   This Week In Food: Oktoberfest, meat market, and the tastiest pigs in the world.

Ela Carte reviews: North Melbourne Hotel

Linguini Marinara from the North Melbourne Hotel

Ela Carte reviews the North Melbourne Hotel.

Schembri's latest reviews

Another group of crazy-brave youngsters head into the haunted woods in Blair Witch.

Jim Schembri's latest movie reviews, including Blair Witch and Bridget Jones's Baby.

Jim interviews Tim Ferguson

Write on: Spin Out co-writer/co-director Tim Ferguson.

JIM SCHEMBRI   STORY SPIN: Jim Schembri's interview with Spin Out writer-director Tim Ferguson.

RECIPE: Emma's Scones with Jam and Cream

Emma Dean's Scones with Jame and Cream.

Emma Dean   Everyone has a magic scone recipe – and this is mine!

Donna's Gossip Sheet: September 14

Donna Demaio and Jennifer Hawkins

Donna Demaio   Donna's Gossip Sheet: Kinky Boots rehearsals, Jen Hawkins shares her secret to recharging and Nicole Da Silva on her new role in 'Doctor Doctor'.

Jim interviews Girl Asleep stars

Teen team: Bethany Whitmore & Harrison Feldman, the young stars of Girl Asleep.

Jim Schembri   The new Australian comedy Girl Asleep is generating a lot of buzz. Jim Schembri speaks to its teenage stars.

Jim's Movie Reviews - September 13

Dynamic duo: Tom Hanks and director Clint Eastwood on the set of Sully.

Jim Schembri   Jim Schembri reviews: Sully, A Beautiful Planet, Captain Fantastic, Girl Asleep and Secret Life Of Pets

RECIPE: Tobie's Beef Tagliata

Tobie Puttock's Beef Tagliata with Radicchio and Gorgonzola

Tobie Puttock's yummy recipe for Beef Tagliata with Radicchio and Gorgonzola.

Donna's Gossip Sheet - September 7

Megan Gale.

Donna Demaio   Megan Gale's breakdown, Hugo Weaving's plea and Molly still partying.

We Will Rock You: Behind the Scenes

Donna and Brian Mannix

Donna Demaio   Donna Demaio gives a behind the scenes look at We Will Rock You

Jim's Cheat Sheet - Sep 2

Troubled trio: Director Richard Linklater is all set to make a sequel to the 1973 film The Last Detail.

JIM SCHEMBRI   Actors back Clinton, Ben-Hur's average opening, and a Last Detail sequel.

Gene Wilder tribute

Wild man: The late Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein, with Peter Boyle.

JIM SHERLOCK   The star of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein was one of the funniest and most daring comic actors of his generation. 

Jim Schembri interviews Gary Ross

BTS: Matthew McConaughey and Gary Ross discuss a scene in the bunker.

Jim Schembri interviews Gary Ross, writer and director of Free State of Jones.

Schembri's latest movie reviews

Who's there?: An intruder learns a lesson in petty crime in the taut thriller Don't Breathe.

Jim Schembri's take on the latest release movies.

DENIS WALTER LIVE FROM HOPHAUS

Happy Vater's Day!

Denis Walter with Miss Universe Australia, Caris Tiivel!

A group of very lucky dad's shared a stein or two with Denis Walter at Hophaus Bier Bar and Grill.

REVIEW: Tregan Borg visits Tulum

Tregan Borg   Food guru Tregan Borg gave Tulum in Balaclava a visit!

Donna's Gossip Sheet - August 31

Melbourne spring fashion week.

Donna Demaio   Frankie J Holden is back with A Place To Call Home, It's Spring Fashion Week and an ex-top cop spotted in the city!

Jim's interview with Luke Sparke

Monster Masher: Red Billabong director Luke Sparke was keen to create a mythical beast with an Aussie accent.

JIM SCHEMBRI   With 'Red Billabong', director Luke Sparke aims to give Aussie cinema what it's always needed: its own mythical beast.

MOVIE REVIEW

Jim's Movie Reviews - August 22

Soldier on: Matthew McConaughey in the Civil War drama Free State of Jones.

Jim Schembri   Jim Schembri reviews: Free start of Jones, Ben-Hur, David Brent: Life on the Road, The Shallows, War Dogs, Red Billabong, High Rise, Indignation, and Kubo and the Two Strings!

Jim interviews 'Motorkite Dreaming' makers

Kite runners: Director Charlie Hill-Smith and producer Carroll Karpany from Motorkite Dreaming.

JIM SCHEMBRI   The superbly entertaining Motorkite Dreaming combines indigenous spirituality with goofball adventure.

RECIPE: 'Low and Slow' veal cheeks

Tobie Puttock's latest recipe on 3AW Afternoons.

Jim interviews Ben-Hur producer Roma Downey

Alpha female: Ben-Hur producer Roma Downey is dedicated to entertainment with a message.

JIM SCHEMBRI   WONDER WOMAN: Roma Downey is now one of Hollywood's most powerful producers. And she has God on her side.

Donna's Gossip Sheet - August 24

Hugh Sheridan, Gary Sweet, Firass Dirani and Rhys Muldoon all support the #itsokaytotalk campaign.

DONNA DEMAIO   Donna's Gossip Sheet: Lano's learning curve, Elvis impersonating, and 30 portraits in 30 days.

Pauly Plated review: Two Patties

Two Patties' most popular burger, the Backyard.

PAULY PLATED   Two Patties burger house in Bundoora square is not your typical Pokémon Go stop.

BODY IMAGE MYTH BUSTER

The body in question: director Taryn Brumfitt (second from right) attacks female body image anxiety in her documentary ...

Jim Schembri   Angry Adelaide filmmaker Taryn Brumfitt attacks the 'perfect body' myth with her activist documentary Embrace.

Behind the scenes of The Block

Ben and Andy from The Block!

Donna Demaio   Donna Demaio with a behind the scenes preview of The Block season 12!

Donna's Gossip Sheet

John Cleese and Stephan Hall

Donna Demaio   Chatterbox John Cleese, racing royalty fashion tips and yet another cooking show.

JIM'S MOVIE CHEAT SHEET - 16 August

Worse than prison: They're going to remake of the classic Dustin Hoffman/Steve McQueen movie Papillon? Apparently so.

Jim Schembri   Jim Schembri's Movie Cheat Sheet, 16 August.

Jim Schembri's new release movies - August 12

Let it go: three suburban mums let loose in the raucous bad-girl comedy Bad Moms.

Jim Schembri   Bad Moms, Sausage Party and Down Under. Read Jim Schembri's reviews on these movies here.

Jim Schembri interviews Eric Darnell and Michael Beets on the future of film

The Face of the Future: This innocent bunny is the star of the Virtual Reality film Invasion! by former Dreamworks ...

Jim Schembri   VIRTUAL REALITY CHECK: Forget 3D. The future of film is Virtual Reality, an immersive format that literally wraps itself around you.

Tobie Puttock's classic lasagne recipe

Tobie's got some tips to perfect the classic dish.

Tobie shares his classic lasagne recipe with Denis Walter.

Donna's Gossip Sheet

The Book of Mormon is selling out fast, new tickets just released.

Donna Demaio   Gossip Sheet by Donna Demaio - Hollywood hunk surprise appearance, Aussie star caffeine hit and dinner with an Oscar winner

Jim's interview with Abe Forsythe

Thug life: Director Abe Forsythe skewers racism with comedy in Down Under.

Jim Schembri   ROASTING RACISM: In Down Under director Abe Forsythe uses comedy to ridicule the racism behind the Cronulla riots.

Jim Schembri's new release movies - August 4

Absolutely awful: Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders team up again for the terrible Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

Jim Schembri   Absolutely Fabulous and Suicide Squad in this week's new release movies.

ROCK DOC: Interview with Perth director Mat de Koning

Long road: Director Mat de Koning put 12 years of filming into his remarkable rock movie Meal Tickets.

Jim Schembri   Perth director Mat de Koning spent 12 years filming his friends for a hard look at the rock world.

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