Charlie Lodge

Charlie Lodge is the head chef and owner of Edie’s Wine Bar, a revamped European-style cafe and wine bar in Ponsonby. With an impressive culinary background that includes experience at renowned establishments like Brawn in London and Neighbourhood Wine in Melbourne, Charlie aims to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that showcases fresh, local produce and simple European flavors. His vision for Edie’s is influenced by culinary icons such as Ruth Rogers and Giorgio Locatelli, while also being deeply personal, as the venue is named after his middle child, Edith.