Podcast Episodes
Back to Search147. New Math Coffee ft. Mikey Rinaldo
Our next guest is Mikey Rinaldo (they/them) and they're the roaster/founder of New Math Coffee highlighting specialty Asian coffees. Mikey found coffee as an escape while pursuing their PhD in litera…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
146. The Filipino-Cuban One-Two Punch ft. Lawrence Letrero
Our next guest is the Chef and Co-Owner of Bayan Ko and Bayan Ko Diner in Ravenswood, Chicago. The diner space was home to Glenn’s Diner for 17 years and now serves Cuban and Filipino staples all day…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
145. The Power of Asking: Chef Zubair Mohajir’s Recipe for Success
Our next guest is the Chef and Co-Owner of Lilac Tiger, Coach House, and Mirra. He reflects on his journey of stumbling into the world of finance only to be liberated by the 2008 Market Crash which s…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
144. Tea Practitioner and Ceramic Artist ft. Danielle Chutinthranond
Our next guest is the artist behind Monsoon Pottery. Quality time with her family has her reflecting on life and what she wants to get out of it. I appreciate how singular she is with everything she …
Published on 6 months ago
143. Moderating the r/chicagofood subreddit ft. Mitch Gropman
Our next guest is one of the moderators of the r/chicagofood subreddit. He shares why and how he started to moderate it. He’s made lists to organize his favorite chicken sandwiches, fries, and omakas…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
142. Community-driven Joy and Serendipity in Vending Machines ft. Steph Krim [Good Things Vending]
Our next guest is the Founder and Keeper of Good Things Vending. She places local art and oddities in vending machines and places them in some of the most iconic places in the city. You can find some…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
141. Reclaiming Agency as a Hospitality Vet ft. David Mor
Our next guest is a hospitality veteran and has helped open spaces like Truce, Lilac Tiger, Coach House, and Mirra. I was first introduced to David through Justin of Kyoto Black Coffee when they put …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
140. How Desert Trees Are Becoming The Next Chocolate ft. Mez Foods
Our next guests are brothers and founders of an alternative chocolate brand, Mez Foods. But the implications of how revolutionary mesquite is makes this a very exciting time for these two. Their chal…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
139. Private Dining Experiences ft. Chef Francis Pascal
Our next guest is the Owner and Executive Chef of Vendador, a private dining company that imports an entire fine dining ecosystem into clients' homes. He shares how hungry he was to collect culinary …
Published on 7 months ago
138. Tech Recruiting, Furikake Chex Mix, and Musubis ft. Julius Tacadena
Our next guest has been a tech recruiter for over 10 years and how he became one is a funny story. Last year he started a chex mix based snack brand that’s typically seen in Hawaiian households. The …
Published on 7 months ago