Salt Lick with David McMillan & Lesley Chesterman

Salt Lick with David McMillan & Lesley Chesterman

A no-holds-barred food podcast with chef and winemaker David McMillan, and author Lesley Chesterman.

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June 23, 2025 83 mins

David shares some A-lister anecdotes and his mixed feelings about the testosterone-charged bash that kicks off Montréal’s festival season, just as news breaks of a decade-long contract renewal between the city and Formula 1.


But first, Lesley and David get into the quintessential summer drink: lemonade. They share tips on how to make it on the cheap for a crowd, how to dress it up with homemade syrups, and how to turn leftover rin...

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It's grilling season for Canadians and David has some tips on how to plan and execute an epic locally-sourced BBQ extravaganza: what fresh meats to look for, making your own sausage, grilling techniques, marinades and sauces, unconventional meat choices like rabbit and duck... He also gets into the benefits of the traditional 'black egg' barbeques and new internet-enabled high-tech smokers.

 

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May 30, 2025 68 mins

The international standard in restaurant reviewing, the Michelin Guide, has finally arrived and Québec restaurants will never be the same... or does the hype even matter?

 

David and Lesley unpack some of the Michelin results, why they are important to some restaurateurs but not others, and what it takes to become a Michelin-calibre establishment.

 

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May 21, 2025 99 mins
David and Lesley welcome their second guest, a Joe Beef alum who opened his own spot in 2019 and has since been ranked among Canada's top chefs.

 

Ari Schor, co-owner of Montréal's Beba restaurant, opens up to the hosts about challenges that chefs face in maintaining work-life balance and system...

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May 16, 2025 63 mins
A bonus episode: David and Lesley catch up for a casual chat about overrated and underrated spring ingredients while both are on the road.

 

Lesley attended a gathering of Canadian chefs aiming to promote sustainable ingredients but the pair is unsure how often seal will be making the menu; David...
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May 16, 2025 80 mins
Salt Lick's very first guest helps David and Lesley answer an important question: What happened to bread?

 

Dawn Woodward is the co-founder of Evelyn's Wholegrain Bakery in Toronto and the author of the new  Flour is Flavour. The American-born baker is on a mission to promote whole grain flours...

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April 22, 2025 106 mins
David and Lesley are warming up as podcast partners while temperatures rise in southern Québec, and the defrost (dégel) brings with it a heavy workload at the farm.

 

Among the topics related to vineyard management, David praises organic winemaking but warns of the bureaucracy needed for certifi...

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April 14, 2025 110 mins

In the inaugural episode of Salt Lick, acclaimed chef/restaurateur turned winemaker David McMillan joins food writer Lesley Chesterman to swap stories about Montréal's intense fine dining scene, while exploring their own rivalry and friendship.

David discusses cofounding the iconic Joe Beef group of restaurant...

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