We're getting very excited in the lead-up to our month-long foodie celebration, Taste of the Beaches, kicking off on May 1 in Manly. 

To get you thinking about the deliciousness to come, we've flashed back to season 1 of the TV show Taste of Australia with celebrity chef Hayden Quinn, who happens to be a local resident and ex Lifeguard, as he welcomes viewers to his home Manly.

Hayden pays respect to the Northern Beaches as a foodie-licious destination, visiting markets, honey makers and meets with one of our restaurateurs from the back alleys of Manly. Can you guess who it is?

Get your taste buds ready. Find out more on Taste of the Beaches and follow over on Facebook or Instagram to keep up with the latest.