Alfie Perez (La Farmacia, Sydney) - The right formula

Alfie Perez (La Farmacia, Sydney) - The right formula

Author: A Deep in the Weeds Production June 30, 2026 Duration: 34:52
Genuine Mexican food is hard to come by in Australia, but if you look hard enough, you’ll find it. So, what exactly makes it authentic Mexican? And how do you create an offering that works in the culinary landscape, but stays true to its roots too? Alfie Perez from La Farmacia shares how the food of his homeland is making people move. https://www.lafarmaciasydney.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram      ⁠https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en⁠ Follow Huck ⁠https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/⁠ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/⁠ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS ⁠https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork⁠ Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

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