Late Nite Bites

We're starting our new season introducing a new game - and a returning guest! You remember Lauren Quick, from our episode Croissant Therapy! Lauren joins us again and talks about her role with Feast and Field (feastandfield.net), makes a prediction for the drink of the summer, and shares an unpopular opinion that Ross believes is an unbelievable opinion. You can't miss it! It's Season 2.5!* (*It's Season 3)

What were the foods of the year?! Is tomato soup a drink?! What should we replace Champagne with for the New Year?! Ross and Dan discuss all of this and more in the final episode (of 2020) for Late Nite Bites. Give this episode a listen, click the subscribe button, write us a review and drink and eat responsibly! Also, follow us on social media: @thelnbshow. Thanks and Happy New Year!

CHAG SAMEACH FROM THE LATE NITE BITES TEAM! Dan quizzes Ross with Brand or Not a Brand, Ross brings up a hot topic and unpopular opinion regarding the holiday (3:10), Dan tells an ancient story (4:30), they discuss Latkes v Sufganiyot (5:40), Blintzes (10:41), and so much more! Eat and drink responsibly, be sure to review us if your podcast platform allows, join the LNB community by subscribing to our podcast, and follow us on social media. Thanks for listening!

HAPPY GOBBLE GOBBLE! Ross and Dan talk all things turkey! They play a game of two truths and a lie, discuss the life of sides, a turkey scientific experiment, some ideas to virtually celebrate Thanksgiving, and more! Follow us on social media (@thelnbshow) and be sure to hit that subscribe button!

It's 11/11 make a wish! Ross and Dan talk the food of presidents, how we survived last week, a super trendy recipe, an unpopular opinion and more! Eat and drink responsibly, be sure to subscribe here and follow us on social media: @thelnbshow! 

Ross and Dan play Brand or Not a Brand, talk Halloween shop talk, and discuss some recent farmers market purchases! Thanks for listening, please only eat edible gourds and remember to vote! HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWeEeEeEeN!

Ross tries the Breakfast Pizza from Northern Fires! Dan gives his thoughts about Ross' review. This episode is not sponsored - we just HAD to try this pizza.

And we're back! Ross and Dan start off by playing a game of Brand or Not a Brand. They then talk farmers market updates, a sandwich with enduring popularity, pumpkin season and more! Give it a listen and be sure to subscribe, share and review! 

Ross and Dan wrap up Season 1 by reflecting over the last several months and talking summer drinks. Of course there are some unpopular opinions scattered in here too. And - they talk about the Season 1 Menu! You can find that on thelnbshow.com or on Instagram: @thelnbshow. When you make the Late Nite Bites Season 1 Menu, take a picture and tag Late Nite Bites and use the hashtag #latenitemenu! Please be sure to Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! And, share your favorite episode with a friend! Stay tuned for Season 2. Thanks so much for listening! 

A SUPER LONG BONUS! LUCKY US! Ross and Dan get Marcus (@feedingthehaters) on the phone while he's at the grocery store (1:06)! Marcus talks about Ross being scared of mushrooms (3:26) why mushrooms are worth the price (9:48), mushrooms during BBQ/Grilling Season (19:05) and what he's shopping for while on the phone with us (21:56)! Somewhere scattered in there, Dan talks about what ruffles his feathers with portobello burger prices! All of this and more! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! **Disclaimer: because some mushrooms can be poisonous/toxic, please only eat mushrooms grown and/or picked by a mushroom expert.

Ross and Dan open the episode by deciding how to say farmers markets (0:32) and playing Farm or Not a Farm (1:03). They then discuss sampling etiquette (6:12) and farmers selling online (10:41). In the middle, Ross asks a question that leads into a couple of unpopular opinions (14:28) and then they finish by revisiting an old unpopular opinion about brunch (24:20). Scattered in there you may hear about a couple of appliances Ross doesn't own and how he manages to survive without them and some more topics! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! **Late Nite Bites would love to give a shout out to another really awesome organization: The Okra Project. The Okra Project is a collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever they can reach them. So look up The Okra Project today to see how you can help: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Ross and Dan discuss quirky ways restaurants are re-opening to make patrons feel "normal" (0:05), the new cocktails-to-go culture (4:46), and how restaurants are offering their experience elsewhere (07:55). Is take-home trivia taking off (11:32)? And we bet you've never heard of these strange sealed container laws (16:16).  We brainstorm how to open a cocktail truck (18:57) and wrap up with two unpopular opinions (21:18)! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review!   **Looking to volunteer for or donate to an organization? Consider Brave Space Alliance! Brave Space Alliance is the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-us by-us resources, programming, and services for LGBTQ individuals on the South and West sides of the city. They have a free fresh produce program, support groups, job boards and more! For more info and to donate: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/donate

Emma Cadd is back and this time she walks us through Wine Tasting 101 in this LNB Show Bonus Episode! The featured wine is Macari Vineyard’s Collina Merlot. Ross & Dan first learn how to eyeball good wine from bad (1:25). Then its sniffing time; make sure to look down and to the left for a robust sensory experience (2:04). We dive into acidity, tannins, and tasting notes to top off the episode (07:25). Uncork a bottle of your favorite vino and experience it like never before! **Disclaimer: tasting notes in wine are senses of flavor. Some tasting notes may reflect things that are not actually edible. You should not consume products that may be toxic or inedible (ex: sunscreen).

We talk all sorts of flavors with Emma Cadd, a New York City based Sommelier. First, we warm up with a game Wine Tasting Note or Not a Wine Tasting Note (1:09). Then, we talk how Emma got into the Somm world (9:47), gender in the industry (15:53), which glass to use for which wine (26:34), Quarantine Food + Wine Pairing (32:00), an unpopular opinion (36:45), and more! At the end we recommend another podcast you should listen to and what to expect for our next bonus episode (HINT: IT’S WITH EMMA) (39:26). So grab your favorite beverage and give this a listen! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! **Disclaimer: tasting notes in wine are senses of flavor. Some tasting notes may reflect things that are not actually edible. You should not consume products that may be toxic or inedible (ex: sunscreen).

A fan-submitted unpopular opinion about sandwiches is run through the ringer (0:27).  One of our fans likes to put bacon on...what now?! (3:04). Late Nite Bites is proud to recognize both Fueling the Fearless and Hand Crafted catering + events for the great work they are doing (4:18). Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Ross and Dan are joined by a wonderful guest,  Gastor Almonte, who is a Brooklyn based comedian and storyteller seen on Comedy Central, Vice, PBS, Amazon Prime and more! They start off with a quick warm up (0:50) and then discuss how it all started (5:00), what he's up to in the quarantine age (8:40), an angel that visited him (11:07), mom's lasagna (18:10), an unpopular opinion (26:03) and more! You'll leave this episode questioning your food orders and wondering the meaning of it all. Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Ross and Dan talk with Jess Reed - a comedian and Michelin Star bartender turned baker. Jess walks us through a day-in-the-life of her company Well Sh*t Baked Goods (0:01), when things started to shift with comedy and bartending (3:21), the baked good that needs more respect (8:16), some bar etiquette (15:25), and more. Be sure to listen for a promo code for your next Well Sh*t Baked Goods order! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

BONUS ALERT! We have a nibble edition delivered right to your door. Dan talks Milk (0:02) and Ross talks Seltzer (1:09). Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Lauren Quick spent 26 years developing her love for baking until she kneaded to take the leap of faith and attend pastry school. The Kansas City based Pastry Chef now creates her own exquisite croissants and kouign-amanns. She sits down with us to explain her journey from Magazine Editor to Pastry Chef (3:26), the zen of baking croissants (8:26), how to pronounce kouign-amann (11:43), and what makes a pastry chef cringe (14:31). Hear her perspective on the impact of the COVID-19 on the restaurant and food service industries, and how at-home food experimentation can boost your spirit (17:59)! We wrap up with a fiery round of Unpopular Opinion (24:43). Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Ross and Dan continue to record podcasts from at least 6 feet apart. Dive into the wacky world of soup and tea brands in a rousing game of "Brand or not a Brand!" (0:29).  Get tips for quarantine meal prep and hear what items are left on grocery stores shelves (03:30). Dan shares an unpopular opinion about how to eat cheese sticks (07:19) while Ross gives home-brew advice for those in need of a caffeine boost (08:15). Learn about the future of regional grocery stores chains with musings from recent shopping experiences (10:02). Finally, make sure to jot down our ideas for virtual drinking games to play with friends while  social distancing (14:06)! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Late Nite Bites has its first ever guest - Marcus Julien Lee (2:08). Marcus is the creator and content producer of @feedingthehaters. Marcus, Dan and Ross talk ingredients (7:10), dangerous cooking (14:54), and an unpopular opinion (18:45). But first, Ross quizzes Dan with two truths and a lie (0:19). Don't attempt anything dangerous you hear on Late Nite Bites at home or anywhere! But you should definitely listen to the podcast at home...or anywhere. A must listen! Now: silence, haters! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Ross and Dan talk milk! To start, Dan does the intro for the first time (0:05) (great job, Dan!) and then leads us with food news (0:14). Ross and Dan then discuss milk (2:21) and Ross' unpopular opinion (13:43). Take out those cookies and dunk them into this glass of...podcast. Things are getting frothy! Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Dan is royalty (0:04) and Ross tries hard seltzer for the first time (1:51). Just a little nibble in between bites. Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Ross and Dan discuss current food news (0:16) and all things seltzer (3:18). Finally, Ross shares an unpopular food opinion with Dan (12:22). Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review! 

Ross and Dan talk food news (0:30) and burger trends (5:06). At the end, Dan shares an unpopular opinion with Ross (13:50). Eat and Drink Responsibly, Subscribe, Listen and Review!