Episodes
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Sept. 20, 2023
708: 2023 Lake Dale Backyard BBQ Contest
We spent the day hanging out, eating, drinking, judging, and chatting at the 2023 Lake Dale Ale Backyard BBQ contest!
Aug. 30, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Casa Balbina
This week, we stopped by Case Balbina in Crown Point and while we talked about it, we had some Riesling from Running Vines. Enjoy!
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Aug. 9, 2023
706: Bru Man's Hot Chicken (Live from Four Fathers Brewing w/many special guests)
We went to Four Fathers Brewing to cover the debut of Bru Man's Hot Chicken at their first pop-up! A whole bunch of great friends sat down and talked with us and we had a BLAST. Enjoy!
Aug. 7, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Valparasio Market (w/ Carrie Steinweg, Kelly Enderson, Patty Locke, and Jonathan Weitgenant
This week we went to the Valparasio Market at Central Park Plaza. We sat down with Carrie (market manager and half of Chicago Foodie Sisters), Kelly (At Whisk's End), Patty (Old World Market), and Jonathan (Pick-A-Pocket). Lots of great conversations all around. Enjoy!
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Aug. 2, 2023
705: Clyde's Burgers (w/ Kaitlin Chops)
This week, we went down to Francesville and visited Clyde's Burgers. The own, Kaitlin, hopped on the session with us and we had a great conversation! Enjoy.
July 26, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Food Draft (w/ CJ & Theresa Pickering Boyet)
We did a draft style episode with some friends with a whole bunch of different categories. Enjoy!
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July 19, 2023
704: Public Bar & Rec/Cheese Almighty
This week, we went back to our old stomping grounds of downtown Crown Point and visited Public Bar & Rec/Cheese Almighty. Enjoy!
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July 12, 2023
703: Big Frank's Sausage
This week, we headed up to East Chicago and made a visit to Big Frank's Sausage. Enjoy the episode, because we certainly enjoyed the food!
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July 5, 2023
702: Bulldog Brewing Co.
This week, we visited Bulldog Brewing Co. in Whiting. Enjoy!
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June 28, 2023
701: Burritos Jalisco (with Jon, Preston, Ryan & Ethan Frame)
We visited Burritos Jalisco in DeMotte and were joined by all four of Greg's boys! This one was a blast. Enjoy!
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June 21, 2023
610: Finding The Best Bloody Mary in NWI
We went all over the region for months in search of the best Bloody Mary! Enjoy!
June 15, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Corky’s Dog House
We did a little bonus piece of Corky’s in Cedar Lake this week. Enjoy!
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June 7, 2023
609: Pizza Terra (w/ Nicole & Kayla from Literally No Clue)
This week, we visited Pizza Terra with our pals from Literally No Clue, Nicole & Kayla. Enjoy!
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May 31, 2023
608: Cup Of Joy (w/ Crystal VanNieulande)
Cup Of Joy wanted to announce them winning the NWI Times Best of the Region "best coffee" AND "best coffeehouse" on our show, and we gladly sat down on location with the owner Crystal to hear all about what they do. Enjoy!
May 22, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Recapping the NWI Times "Best of the Region '23"
The NWI Times "Best of the Region" list for 2023 just dropped so we figured we'd recap on a bonus episode for ya! Enjoy!
May 17, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Elevated Pie Company
We went to an event at Manic Meadery in Crown Point and had a great chat with Elevated Pie Company about their ridiculously awesome program. Wonderful folks and wonderful pizza. Enjoy!
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May 3, 2023
606: Wagner's Ribs
For this one, we went back to our roots and did a classic review with our old school scoring system. We visited the famous Wagner's Ribs in Porter. Enjoy!
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April 26, 2023
605: The Lincoln Kitchen (w/ Many Special Guests!)
We sat down at The Lincoln Kitchen and talked with Eric & Ellie, along with all of the awesome minds behind every company in the building. Enjoy!
April 19, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Crumbl vs. Twisted Sugar
We got cookies from both Crumbl & Twister Sugar and sampled them live to see who we liked better. Enjoy!
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April 12, 2023
604: 219 Taproom & Frankie's Bangers (w/ Joe & Theresa Juarez and Frank Good)
We visited 219 Taproom in Chesterton and chatted with the owners about their establishment, upcoming events, and were joined by Frank Good of Frankie's Bangers. Lots of really cool stuff in this one. Enjoy!
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April 4, 2023
603: Kniman Farms & Doc's Smokehouse (w/ Jon Hoek & Brent Brashier)
We sat down on location at Doc's in Dyer and had a great chat with Jon Hoek & Brent Brashier. Enjoy!