Bacon Butty with Tom Adam and Juno Miers – Margot

In this episode of Bacon Butty, Daniel sits down with Juno Miers and Tom Adam — the duo behind Margot, one of Wellington’s most loved neighbourhood restaurants. Known for their simple, ingredient-led cooking and unpretentious atmosphere, Juno and Tom have built something rare: a place that feels like home, even when it’s full.

They talk about their journey from working in some of the world’s best kitchens — including London’s The Fat Duck — to finding their rhythm in Newtown, and the realities of running a restaurant that balances perfectionism with humanity. From the mental strain of hospitality to the quiet joy of feeding their community, this conversation goes beyond food, exploring what it really means to build something honest and lasting.

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Bacon Butty is made by Rippl Media — Daniel Todd, Karli Mitchell (Get Content.nz), Helen Lea Wall (Get Content.nz), and Sofia Wenborn.