Episodes

  • 034 – Mr. Bacon BBQ
    Nov 8 2021
    We had a great time chatting with owner and pitmaster Dale Buchheister of Mr. Bacon BBQ! Learn all about his journey through the food world from Lawrence to New York and back again, what it takes to run a BBQ company, and how COVID kicked off his current business model! Donate to Just Food! Support our show!
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    58 mins
  • 033 – Paul’s Better Bakery
    Sep 3 2021
    We had so much fun talking with owner Paul Harper-O’Connor of Paul’s Better Bakery! Hear all about how Paul made the jump from working in healthcare in Hawaii to owning a bakery in Lawrence, what it took to troubleshoot and eventually nail the famously-fussy macaron, and his ever-expanding sweet and savory offerings!  Donate to Just Food! Support our show!
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    47 mins
  • 032 – Z&M Twisted Vines Winery & Vineyard
    Aug 9 2021
    We had a blast talking with Bryan Zesiger and Gina Montalbano from Z&M Twisted Vines Winery and Vineyard! Learn all about how this dynamic duo turned their shared passion for wine into a thriving business, how they experiment with different production methods to come up with interesting offerings like coffee wine or unique fruit wines, and how they implement sustainable practices by repurposing the byproducts of the wine-making process!  Donate to Just Food! Donate to …
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    53 mins
  • 031 – Lucky Seb’s Dumpling Bar & Grill
    Jul 5 2021
    We had so much fun talking with Will and Hannah Soo of Lucky Seb’s Dumpling Bar & Grill! Learn all about how Will’s upbringing in restaurants prepared him to open his own, how they manage to make all of their dumplings by hand each week, and how keeping their menu small has allowed them to focus on their favorite items! Donate to Just Food! Donate to the Lawrence Hospitality Workers Crisis Fund! Support our show!
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    56 mins
  • 030 – Latchkey Deli
    Apr 19 2021
    We had a blast chatting with Mike Young and Chetan Michie of Latchkey Deli! Learn all about the origins behind this incredible new deli, the amazing knowledge and effort that goes into their house-made meats and other goodies, and their experience opening a business during the COVID-19 pandemic!  Donate to Just Food! Donate to the Lawrence Hospitality Workers Crisis Fund! Support our show!  
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    53 mins
  • 029 – Lawrence Farmers’ Market
    Mar 15 2021
    We had so much fun chatting with Sophie Tate and Emily Lysen about the Lawrence Farmers’ Market! Check out our latest episode for information about the history of the market, how COVID-19 has affected this downtown tradition, and exciting changes coming to the market in the future!  Donate to Just Food! Donate to the Lawrence Hospitality Workers Crisis Fund! Donate to the Lawrence Farmers’ Market! Support our show!
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    50 mins
  • 028 – Mass Street Soda
    Feb 12 2021
    We had a blast talking with Mass Street Soda owner Luke Thompson and manager Maren Ludwig! Hear all about the origins of this unique downtown shop, what it takes to curate their huge selection of craft sodas, and their new offering for 2021: 365 Days of Soda! Donate to Just Food! Donate to the Lawrence Hospitality Workers Crisis Fund! Support our show!
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Restaurant Week 2021
    Jan 15 2021
    Happy Restaurant Week, Lawrence! We sat down with Downtown Lawrence Inc. executive director Sally Zogry and Lawrence Restaurant Association board member Nate Morsches to learn about all of the changes for 2021. Listen to our latest episode for some highlights to check out, and tips on how to (safely) support our local restaurants this winter!  Donate to Just Food! Donate to the Lawrence Hospitality Workers Crisis Fund! Support our show!  
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    45 mins