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Bonus episode? You read that right! Tap & Table is joined by Ascent Beverage and Jackson Hole Still Works for a chat about small independent spirit distribution. Producer Ryan made a small boo-boo in this episode, and if you can find it, leave a comment and let us know what you think it is. This episode is presented by Rasta Pasta, who just celebrated 15 years serving Colorado Springs. Visit https://www.realrastapasta.com to learn more or to check out their menu. To learn more about Jackson Hole Still Works, visit their website at https://www.jhstillworks.com Learn more about Ascent Beverage at http://ascentbeverage.com Special thanks to Four by Brother Luck for hosting us for this episode. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by Goat Patch Brewing, a Side Dish Dozen member. Goat Patch Brewing is proud to play a large part in the community by providing Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas w ith masterfully crafted, balanced brews. The brewery features weekly recurring and special community festival-style events, as well as private event rentals, and yes, sometimes, even goats. Visit www.goatpatchbrewing.com or find them on social Media @goatpatchbrewing to keep up to date with all the fun happening at the Patch. In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew descend on the Paragon Culinary School inside the Briarhurst in Manitou Springs to learn from Reverend Doctor Chef Victor Matthews. Subscribe, or die! Just kidding, but please subscribe? We're getting better, but still 85% of those who watch our episodes aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

Welcome to Episode 14, where we visited Leaning Tree Micro-Farm in Fowler, Colorado to take a tour of the Colorado Scotch Bonnets operation and taste through various products that Jeff Cully and Cindy Olivarius produce at their commissary kitchen here in Colorado Springs. About Colorado Scotch Bonnets: At Colorado Scotch Bonnets, we believe that agriculture should be sustainable, ethical, and accessible to all. We are committed to promoting sustainable agriculture practices, protecting the environment, and improving food security. We believe that by working together, we can create a better future for our planet and everyone on it. Our field is run on driplines with minimal water usage compared to traditional irrigation crops. Peppers grown that do not sell fresh are dried for winter sales and for our own purposes during the off season-we will offer a variety here on the site as well-we try to not let anything go to waste! Tomatoes after the season go to the local food banks. Whether it be donating to a local charity food bank or to a local restaurant most of what is grown goes to a good use or cause! You can order your own peppers, spicy sauces, jams and more at the Saturday Bancroft Park Farmers Market in OCC, or at https://coloradoscotchbonnets.com Subscribe, or die! Just kidding, but please subscribe? We're getting better, but still 85% of those who watch our episodes aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap & table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap & table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap & table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by Bristol Brewing, a Side Dish Dozen member. Bristol Brewing celebrates 30 years of brewing beer in Colorado Springs this year, and has created a destination for high quality craft beer and food inside the old Ivywild Elementary building. Visit https://www.bristolbrewing.com to find out what's on tap! In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew had to pull out the collared shirts as they sit down with three of The Broadmoor's talented chefs: Randi Powell, Rocio Palmer and Tia Allen. These incredibly talented women are raising the bar at each of their establishments inside the Springs' five-star hotel at the mouth of Cheyenne Canon. About the Chefs: Randi Powell is now Chef de Cuisine at Ristorante del Lago, known for authentic Italian dining. Most recently, Powell was The Broadmoor's Wilderness Chef, overseeing culinary operations at Cloud Camp, the Ranch at Emerald Valley, and Fly Fishing Camp. She was raised in Connecticut and attended Colorado College before starting her culinary career in The Broadmoor's Culinary Apprenticeship Program, where her first kitchen was (fittingly) Del Lago. Rocio Neyra Palmer is Chef de Cuisine at Summit, an American Brassiere. Palmer was raised in Peru, where she fell in love with the culinary arts by sharing a kitchen with her grandmother. She formally studied cooking in culinary school but also pursued a degree in farming and agronomy, which has deeply informed her devotion to seasonality and whole-animal, zero waste cooking. She joined The Broadmoor in 2008 as an International Culinary Extern and has held a litany of positions at the resort, most recently as sous chef at Ristorante del Lago. Chef Tia Allen is the Executive Sous Chef of Restaurants at The Broadmoor. Chef Tia has been a valued member of the Culinary Brigade at The Broadmoor since October 2014. Chef Tia originally joined from the Sea Island Resort in Georgia where she spent 6 years honing her skills in various outlets. Throughout her 9 years with us, Chef Tia has ventured into a variety of culinary operations including assisting in the opening of Ristorante Del Lago as a Jr. Sous Chef. While in Ristorante Del Lago, she was instrumental in assisting with the Grand Opening of Natural Epicurean and the continued success of Play within its inaugural year. Chef Tia then joined Summit as a Jr. Sous Chef and operated the outlet as the Interim Chef de Cuisine. In 2018, Chef Tia seized the opportunity to join the Banquets team by accepting the position of Sous Chef of Garde Manger. In 2020, Chef Tia became the Ristorante Del Lago Sous Chef and later excelled as the Ristorante Del Lago Interim Chef de Cuisine. Chef Tia was later promoted to Chef of Garde Manger Banquets in 2021, where she has been instrumental in the success of the Banquets Team. Chef Tia has been a prime example of dedication and hard work throughout her time with The Broadmoor. Subscribe, or die! Just kidding, but please subscribe? We're getting better, but still 85% of those who watch our episodes aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest and Ranch Foods Direct. Join CSHBA for the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest on July 13th. Tickets and more information can be found here: https://www.cshba.com/brew Find out more about Ranch Foods Direct or to make an online delivery order, visit https://www.ranchfoodsdirect.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew invade the yet to be open WestFax Brewing taproom in Colorado Springs. WestFax is soft-opening on Friday July 5th, with a Grand Opening slated for July 20th. Find out more about WestFax Brewing and their various beers at https://www.westfaxbrewingcompany.com. We're getting better, but still 85% of those who watch our episodes aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, The Ute Restaurant and the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest. Find out more about our sponsors at the links below: https://www.downtowncs.com https://www.theuterestaurant.com https://www.cshba.com/brew In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew talk all things hospitality and cocktails with Colby Schaffer and Shayne Baldwin in the district e11even speakeasy location. 90% of those of you who read this aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Ranch Foods Direct and The French Kitchen, a Side Dish Dozen member. Find out more about our sponsors at the links below: https://www.downtowncs.com https://www.ranchfoodsdirect.com https://www.tfkcc.com Find out more about the Side Dish Dozen here: https://sidedishschnip.substack.com/p/side-dish-dozen In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew visit with Josh and John from ICONS, who are hard at work building out their new space after a fire damaged their original building and forced them to look elsewhere for a location. Help ICONS get back to business by donating to their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-back-icons 90% of those of you who read this aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by two Side Dish Dozen members: Edelweiss Restaurant and Red Gravy. Find out more about the Side Dish Dozen here: https://sidedishschnip.substack.com/p/side-dish-dozen In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Travis Flett, who's worn a number of different hats for various breweries over the past few decades. The guys chat all things Colorado Springs beer, from Joyride bike rides to hopped water. Follow Travis Flett on Instagram @coloradoflett and see how his Disc Golf tournaments are going here: https://www.pdga.com/player/13179 Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs and The Ute Restaurant.  Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠  Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you're downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down in a replica of Monica's Kitchen from Friends at Allusion Speakeasy. Talking with Sean Fitzgerald, Inez Fitzgerald and Mark Henry, the guys get some insight into what it takes to change a bar's theme every few months.  Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, The Ute Restaurant and Edelweiss Restaurant. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠  Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you're downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com Get transported to another world and enjoy the unique cuisine at Edelweiss Restaurant. Make a reservation at https://www.edelweissrest.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Kat Hess, Phantom Canyon Brewing Company's new head brewer. We talk about everything from her formal brewing education in Germany to her hopes and plans for Phantom's beer in the future. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments. 

This episode is presented by Red Gravy. Next time you're downtown, stop in at 23 S Tejon for happy hour, or to grab a bite of authentic St Louis-style Italian food. Check out their menu at ⁠https://www.redgravyco.com  In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Michael Kelty of Nano 108 Brewing and Travis Fields from FH Beerworks to talk East-side beer, Fighting Powers, and more! Editor's note: There's some sync issues with our audio in this episode, sorry about that...at times it's more noticeable than others, but it's there. Find out what's on tap at FH or Nano at: https://www.fhbeerworks.com & https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=nano+108&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.  #tapandtablepodcast #coloradosprings #matthewschniper #ryanhannigan #focusonthebeer #sidedishwithschniper

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Golden Pine Coffee Roasters, and The Ute Restaurant. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠  Become a Coffee Explorer or find your new favorite Golden Pine coffee at https://www.gpr.coffee. Local purchases are delivered on Fridays and Golden Pine Roasters will also ship throughout the US for those outside of the 719. Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you're downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew invade the Colorado Springs City Government's Behind the Springs Podcast Studio to give you an exclusive interview with Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Councilmember Michelle Talarico. Special thanks to the Behind the Springs team for providing tap&table with the audio and video to make this episode possible. If you're interested in a City-specific podcast, check out Behind the Springs at https://coloradosprings.gov/podcast Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠  / tapandtablepodcast⁠   Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠  / tapandtablepodcast⁠   About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.  #tapandtablepodcast #coloradosprings #mayoryemi #michelletalarico #coloradospringsgovernment #wildgoosemeetinghouse #downtowncs #theuterestaurant #matthewschniper #ryanhannigan #focusonthebeer #sidedishwithschniper

This episode is a special conversation with members of the Culinary Arts program at Pikes Peak State College. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9o_Zep5AAQ&t=348s Join Pikes Peak State College in The Broadmoor's Cheyenne Lodge for the 2024 Chef Henry Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Soirée, celebrating decades of Chef Trujillo's life. Tickets are available today at https://www.pikespeak.edu/trujillo In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew are back in the classroom learning about all things Culinary Arts from Chef Heidi Block and Pikes Peak State College student Lyle Gallin. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠  / tapandtablepodcast⁠   Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠  / tapandtablepodcast⁠   About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak State College and The Ute Restaurant. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠  Join Pikes Peak State College in The Broadmoor's Cheyenne Lodge for the 2024 Chef Henry Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Soirée, celebrating decades of Chef Trujillo's life. Tickets are available today at https://www.pikespeak.edu/trujillo Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you're downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Mike and Amanda Bristol to walk through the past 30 years of Bristol Brewing from their small beginnings to the powerhouse brewery they are today. Find out more about Bristol's 30th Anniversary celebrations happening this year, or see what they have on tap: https://www.bristolbrewing.com Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.  #tapandtablepodcast #coloradosprings #bristolbrewing #mikebristol #coloradospringsbeer #craftbeer #pikespeakstatecollege #theuterestaurant #matthewschniper #ryanhannigan #focusonthebeer #sidedishwithschniper

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Curious Elixirs and The Ute Restaurant. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠  Curious Elixirs are booze-free craft cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind. Visit curiouselixirs.com to learn more and place your order today. Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you're downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com Join co-hosts Ryan and Matthew as they sit down with Joseph Coleman of The Blue Star Group to learn more about his industry beginnings as well as his projects—past, present and future. (Blue Star revival, anyone?) Whether you're a food enthusiast, an aspiring restaurateur, or simply love a good story or two, this episode is a must-listen. Connect with The Blue Star Group, or find one of their current restaurants: https://www.bluestargroup.co Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.  #tapandtablepodcast #coloradosprings #thebluestar #josephcoleman #curiouselixirs #theuterestaurant #matthewschniper #ryanhannigan #focusonthebeer #sidedishwithschniper

This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at https://www.downtowncs.com  Are you ready to talk food and drink news? Join Matthew and Ryan as they ramble through introductions and backstory before announcing the winners of the Focal Pint's Local Picks for 2023.  Look for Pikes Peak Brewing's Trail Water sparkling water infused with select hops in local liquor stores and restaurants. Visit https://www.trailwater.co for more info.  Special thanks to Streetcar 520 for allowing us to record in their restaurant. Check out their brand new mocktail menu featuring Pikes Peak Brewing's Trail Water. Follow tap&table on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast Follow tap&table on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.  Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight,  guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.  #tapandtablepodcast #coloradosprings