Table 20
Stories of food, hospitality & culture told by those who lived them.
A podcast by Tropico Collective
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Table 20
Latest Episodes
#5 - Vincenzo Parise - Learning, Unlearning, Becoming
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 o...
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Episode 5
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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...
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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 counte...
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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 restau...
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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 p...
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Episode 1
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