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Dr. Amy Latawiec, owner of Rebel Cycle Studio in Detroit, joins us. The holidays can be a stressful time. How do we navigate the desire to be healthy, tend to obligations, and remain happy during the “most joyful time of the year?” What does being healthy or fit even mean? Amy has been a trainer...

Dr. Amy Latawiec, owner of Rebel Cycle Studio in Detroit, joins us. The holidays can be a stressful time. How do we navigate the desire to be healthy, tend to obligations, and remain happy during the “most joyful time of the year?” What does being healthy or fit even mean? Amy has been a trainer...

We talked to Nina and Meghan from Street Beet back in March 2019, just before their adventure to Los Angeles for the Vegan Street Fair. Since then, a lot has happened. Of course, they’re continuing their series of successful pop ups. They were also finalists for Hatch Detroit and they’re currently using IndieGoGo to fund...

We talked to Nina and Meghan from Street Beet back in March 2019, just before their adventure to Los Angeles for the Vegan Street Fair. Since then, a lot has happened. Of course, they’re continuing their series of successful pop ups. They were also finalists for Hatch Detroit and they’re currently using IndieGoGo to fund...

In a mostly symbolic gesture, the House of Representatives voted to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr in Summer 2019. If the minimum wage were to increase, how would that impact hospitality businesses? We are joined by Sandy Levine, owner of The Oakland, Chartreuse, and the upcoming Freya and Dragonfly, and Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo, owner of...

In a mostly symbolic gesture, the House of Representatives voted to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr in Summer 2019. If the minimum wage were to increase, how would that impact hospitality businesses? We are joined by Sandy Levine, owner of The Oakland, Chartreuse, and the upcoming Freya and Dragonfly, and Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo, owner of...

Chris Southern, General Manager & Director of Production of Detroit Vineyards, joins us to discuss what it’s like operating Detroit’s first winery in 60 years. Detroit Vineyards is inside the former Stroh’s Ice Cream building on Gratiot & Antietam. Southern has been with Detroit Vineyards for just five weeks, but he has big plans. To...

Chris Southern, General Manager & Director of Production of Detroit Vineyards, joins us to discuss what it’s like operating Detroit’s first winery in 60 years. Detroit Vineyards is inside the former Stroh’s Ice Cream building on Gratiot & Antietam. Southern has been with Detroit Vineyards for just five weeks, but he has big plans. To...

Sexual harassment in the restaurant industry is pervasive. According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, 90% of women and 70% of men report being harassed. I am joined this week by Melanie Mack, a bartendress, and my special co-host Sagen Isham of Working Class Outlaws. Our discussion starts with some facts about sexual harassment...

Sexual harassment in the restaurant industry is pervasive. According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, 90% of women and 70% of men report being harassed. I am joined this week by Melanie Mack, a bartendress, and my special co-host Sagen Isham of Working Class Outlaws. Our discussion starts with some facts about sexual harassment...

Last time we spoke with Matt Buskard, owner of Bobcat Bonnie’s, he was reopening the second Bobcat Bonnie’s in Wyandotte. Since Episode 56 in April 2018, Matt has reopened Wyandotte and has opened a new location in Ferndale and is about to open one in Ypsilanti. Opening one successful location is tricky, but what about...

Last time we spoke with Matt Buskard, owner of Bobcat Bonnie’s, he was reopening the second Bobcat Bonnie’s in Wyandotte. Since Episode 56 in April 2018, Matt has reopened Wyandotte and has opened a new location in Ferndale and is about to open one in Ypsilanti. Opening one successful location is tricky, but what about...

Christine Anschuetz is the Pastry Chef at The Henry in Dearborn, MI. Christine attended culinary school in her 30s after leaving her job as a teacher. She has brought a lot of what she learned in teaching to her career as a chef. Her love of the culinary world is very evident. She chooses to...

Christine Anschuetz is the Pastry Chef at The Henry in Dearborn, MI. Christine attended culinary school in her 30s after leaving her job as a teacher. She has brought a lot of what she learned in teaching to her career as a chef. Her love of the culinary world is very evident. She chooses to...

Executive Chef Ken Miller and Restaurant Manager Jackie Phillips of Toasted Oak Grill & Market in Novi, MI, join us this week to discuss front and back of house operations of their award winning restaurant. Toasted Oak is inside of The Baronette Renaissance Detroit, but is much more than what you might assume a hotel...

Executive Chef Ken Miller and Restaurant Manager Jackie Phillips of Toasted Oak Grill & Market in Novi, MI, join us this week to discuss front and back of house operations of their award winning restaurant. Toasted Oak is inside of The Baronette Renaissance Detroit, but is much more than what you might assume a hotel...

Chef Teren Green (Chef T) joins us to talk about his path from cooking in Royal Oak to cooking for the 2019 FIFA World Cup Champions United States Women’s Soccer Team. Chef T made stops in upstate New York and Auburn Hills too. We discuss clean eating, recovery meals, superstitions, and much more. The importance...

Chef Teren Green (Chef T) joins us to talk about his path from cooking in Royal Oak to cooking for the 2019 FIFA World Cup Champions United States Women’s Soccer Team. Chef T made stops in upstate New York and Auburn Hills too. We discuss clean eating, recovery meals, superstitions, and much more. The importance...

“The Liquid Chef” Junior Merino is the Executive Chef at M Cantina in Dearborn, MI. Merino’s approach to food and drink is steeped in history, familial connections, and sensory exploration. Calling M Cantina, “a Mexican restaurant,” is only part of the story. Yes, Merino is cooking Mexican food, but his explanation of what that means...

“The Liquid Chef” Junior Merino is the Executive Chef at M Cantina in Dearborn, MI. Merino’s approach to food and drink is steeped in history, familial connections, and sensory exploration. Calling M Cantina, “a Mexican restaurant,” is only part of the story. Yes, Merino is cooking Mexican food, but his explanation of what that means...

In partnership with Schoolcraft College and their Culinary Program, Culinary Department Chair and Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving joins us to discuss his journey. From Schoolcraft Culinary School to working for Disney to opening Loving Spoonful in Farmington Hills to bringing his career full circle back at Schoolcraft, Chef Loving has done a lot in...

In partnership with Schoolcraft College and their Culinary Program, Culinary Department Chair and Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving joins us to discuss his journey. From Schoolcraft Culinary School to working for Disney to opening Loving Spoonful in Farmington Hills to bringing his career full circle back at Schoolcraft, Chef Loving has done a lot in...

Mick Descamps, wine director at Red Wagon Wine Shoppe and advanced sommelier, believes media coverage on beverage programs has not kept with the coverage food gets around metro Detroit. Food & beverage work hand in hand to create a successful restaurant. We try to figure out why beverage doesn’t receive the attention it rightfully deserves....

Mick Descamps, wine director at Red Wagon Wine Shoppe and advanced sommelier, believes media coverage on beverage programs has not kept with the coverage food gets around metro Detroit. Food & beverage work hand in hand to create a successful restaurant. We try to figure out why beverage doesn’t receive the attention it rightfully deserves....

Sagen Isham, marketing and events manager for the Working Class Outlaws, joins us to discuss what it’s like to manage the social media, philanthropic endeavors, events and more for Imperial, Public House, and Antihero. She is the voice of all three brands and is incredibly passionate about her job and everything that goes along with...

Sagen Isham, marketing and events manager for the Working Class Outlaws, joins us to discuss what it’s like to manage the social media, philanthropic endeavors, events and more for Imperial, Public House, and Antihero. She is the voice of all three brands and is incredibly passionate about her job and everything that goes along with...

Justin King, owner of Bridge Street Social & the forthcoming Bar Mitena and advanced sommelier, joins us to discuss a whole range of wine related issues. Bridge Street Social has over 130 wines available by the glass and is located in the town of Dewitt, which has just over 4,500 people. It’s an unique concept,...

Justin King, owner of Bridge Street Social & the forthcoming Bar Mitena and advanced sommelier, joins us to discuss a whole range of wine related issues. Bridge Street Social has over 130 wines available by the glass and is located in the town of Dewitt, which has just over 4,500 people. It’s an unique concept,...

Carlos Parisi, owner of Aunt Nee’s/Sandwich Connoisseur/Host of Sandwich Talk Podcast/Pop Up Entrepreneur/Food Enthusiast, joins us to discuss all of his many roles and how he bends time & space to have enough hours in the day. You may know Aunt Nee’s from Eastern Market or your local grocery store. Carlos can be found all...

Carlos Parisi, owner of Aunt Nee’s/Sandwich Connoisseur/Host of Sandwich Talk Podcast/Pop Up Entrepreneur/Food Enthusiast, joins us to discuss all of his many roles and how he bends time & space to have enough hours in the day. You may know Aunt Nee’s from Eastern Market or your local grocery store. Carlos can be found all...

Chefs Brendon Edwards and Hailey Enszer from Gold Cash Gold in Detroit join me to discuss the very welcome change in seasons. We talk menu changes, cocktails, donuts, brunch, patios, and more. You can learn more about Gold Cash Gold at http://goldcashgolddetroit.com. Thanks for listening! Please take a moment to subscribe and review Heard! You...

Chefs Brendon Edwards and Hailey Enszer from Gold Cash Gold in Detroit join me to discuss the very welcome change in seasons. We talk menu changes, cocktails, donuts, brunch, patios, and more. You can learn more about Gold Cash Gold at http://goldcashgolddetroit.com. Thanks for listening! Please take a moment to subscribe and review Heard! You...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez are the duo behind MLive’s wildly popular “Michigan’s Best” series. Hot off the announcement of their search for Michigan’s Best Waterfront Restaurant, Amy & John join me to discuss Michigan’s Best and how unique a project like this truly is. You can read all about Michigan’s Best at https://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/. Thanks...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez are the duo behind MLive’s wildly popular “Michigan’s Best” series. Hot off the announcement of their search for Michigan’s Best Waterfront Restaurant, Amy & John join me to discuss Michigan’s Best and how unique a project like this truly is. You can read all about Michigan’s Best at https://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/. Thanks...

Bob Bennett, head chef of Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan, joins us to talk about biscuits, bacon, and so much more. Zingerman’s presents Camp Bacon this week. Camp Bacon focuses on educating attendees on the history of bacon, and best practices on farming and preparing bacon, all while supporting the Southern Foodways Alliance. Zingerman’s...

Bob Bennett, head chef of Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan, joins us to talk about biscuits, bacon, and so much more. Zingerman’s presents Camp Bacon this week. Camp Bacon focuses on educating attendees on the history of bacon, and best practices on farming and preparing bacon, all while supporting the Southern Foodways Alliance. Zingerman’s...

Mamba Hamissi, co-owner of Baobab Fare, joins us. Mamba and Nadia, his wife, are opening Detroit’s first East African restaurant. The journey to open Baobab Fare has been intense. Mamba paints a vivid narrative about his life leading up to opening a restaurant including fleeing Burundi as a refugee, learning English as his fifth language,...

Mamba Hamissi, co-owner of Baobab Fare, joins us. Mamba and Nadia, his wife, are opening Detroit’s first East African restaurant. The journey to open Baobab Fare has been intense. Mamba paints a vivid narrative about his life leading up to opening a restaurant including fleeing Burundi as a refugee, learning English as his fifth language,...

Deni Smiljanovski, owner of Lazybones Smokehouse & partner in Brown Iron Brewhouse, joins us to discuss the longevity of Lazybones and what’s on the horizon for Brown Iron as they open a second Brown Iron location in Royal Oak. Deni is a classically trained chef, but is making the transition from chef to owner. We...

Deni Smiljanovski, owner of Lazybones Smokehouse & partner in Brown Iron Brewhouse, joins us to discuss the longevity of Lazybones and what’s on the horizon for Brown Iron as they open a second Brown Iron location in Royal Oak. Deni is a classically trained chef, but is making the transition from chef to owner. We...

Yani, bartender and partner at Bad Luck Bar, joins us to discuss rum, his life leading up to opening Bad Luck, blending spirits, alcohol allocation, and much more. You can find out more about Bad Luck at https://www.badluckbar.com/ or on Instagram @badluckbar. Special thanks to Axle Brewing Co., our sponsor for this week’s episode. Axle...

Yani, bartender and partner at Bad Luck Bar, joins us to discuss rum, his life leading up to opening Bad Luck, blending spirits, alcohol allocation, and much more. You can find out more about Bad Luck at https://www.badluckbar.com/ or on Instagram @badluckbar. Special thanks to Axle Brewing Co., our sponsor for this week’s episode. Axle...

Chef Allie Lyttle joins us to talk about her upcoming brunch residency at Revolver in Hamtramck and food tours with Detroit History Tours. Allie has worked in multiple kitchens over the years. Running the Revolver kitchen will the next adventure on her culinary path. To learn more about Allie’s brunches, visit https://www.revolverhamtramck.com/. Thanks for listening!...

Chef Allie Lyttle joins us to talk about her upcoming brunch residency at Revolver in Hamtramck and food tours with Detroit History Tours. Allie has worked in multiple kitchens over the years. Running the Revolver kitchen will the next adventure on her culinary path. To learn more about Allie’s brunches, visit https://www.revolverhamtramck.com/. Thanks for listening!...

Michelle Rodriguez, chef/owner of Amor Comida, joins us all the way from Traverse City. We talk about her stay in Detroit, where she ate, and what she learned. Even at the young age of 31, Michelle has lived an adventurous life, but with adventures come highs and lows. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @amor_comida....

Michelle Rodriguez, chef/owner of Amor Comida, joins us all the way from Traverse City. We talk about her stay in Detroit, where she ate, and what she learned. Even at the young age of 31, Michelle has lived an adventurous life, but with adventures come highs and lows. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @amor_comida....

Chef Jeremy Kalmus joins us to talk about his journey from culinary school to chef to chef/business owner. Jeremy has worked in restaurants, Ford Field, and now for himself. We focus on work life balance because it is often forgotten about in the restaurant industry. You can learn about Ruckus Taco at ruckustaco.com. Thanks for listening!...

Chef Jeremy Kalmus joins us to talk about his journey from culinary school to chef to chef/business owner. Jeremy has worked in restaurants, Ford Field, and now for himself. We focus on work life balance because it is often forgotten about in the restaurant industry. You can learn about Ruckus Taco at ruckustaco.com. Thanks for listening!...

EPISODE 100! For this sweet occasion, we are joined by the co-owner of Good Cakes and Bakes, April Anderson. Situated on the “Avenue of Fashion,” in Detroit, Good Cakes and Bakes is more than a bakery, it is a community space opened to anyone who wishes to spend time there. As a bakery that uses...

EPISODE 100! For this sweet occasion, we are joined by the co-owner of Good Cakes and Bakes, April Anderson. Situated on the “Avenue of Fashion,” in Detroit, Good Cakes and Bakes is more than a bakery, it is a community space opened to anyone who wishes to spend time there. As a bakery that uses...

Meghan Shaw and Nina Paletta, creators/owners of Street Beet, join us to talk about their wildly popular vegan pop up series based off fast food restaurants. By creating vegan versions of accessible fast food dishes, Street Beet is widening awareness of vegan cooking. You can find more about Street Beet, including their event schedule, at...