Transplant & The Native

On today's episode presented by MERAKI Cannabis, we are recapping CB's vacation... and all the bites n sips he enjoyed along the Pacific. Sprinkle in some nautical expeditions and we've got ourselves a Pirate Podcast.In addition to that, Kip was slaying the Denver Pop Up scene last night & he gives a recap of the best bites from the week that was.Happy Valentine's Day. Cheers to a Chilly WeekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's podcast presented by Olympia Rare Foods & Wagyu Den, Kip hops on the digital podcast to chat with Food & Wine Magazine's Senior Drinks Editor Prairie Rose.Prairie has a long and elustrious career working in the wine & cocktail industry. She's earned accolades for her blog & podcast "Bit by a Fox" and is gearing up for her first Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this year! We talk with Prairie not only about what to expect in her first trip to Aspen, but what everyone can expect with her panels & seminars she'll be hosting on site in June! Pair that with some tips from party professionals (Kip) & some fun dinosaurs questions too..and you havey yourself a kickass episode! Tune in mixologist & cocktail sippers. You'll love this one! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by Wagyu Den & Olympia Rare Foods we chat for a hot minuteBest Bites of the WeekRestaurants Worthy of a Road TripNew Dinosuar Themed Digs in DenverRINO BID removes the Pedestrian PathsBest Super Bowl Snacks to Score Points Local Pop Up Deserves Their FlowersThats it. We take some baby shots at the Federal Administration running things, but nothing new thereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode, we sit down with Grant Gingerich, 20 year restauranteur to talk menu costs, service charges & the state of the industry.Grant is not just a restauranteur, he's a commercial RE owner as well. We have em join us to clear the air around rising costs in the hospitality industry. He has implemented service charges on his menu's/tickets & we talk about how it saved his business. We also break down some tax issues in Denver, the rising cost in labor... and of course EGGS.If you want to know why restaurants are struggling.. we pulled the curtain back today. Tune In! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by Wagyu Den and Olympia Rare Foods, We Recap the Week that Was.Best Bites of the WeekSnowDay SnackingKip's Sunday Funday with a bunch of rockstarsLunar New Year Parties Around COFriendly Priced Date Nights (LOCAL)Tune In on your way to work or what have you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On this episode of the podcast, we recap the Beard Foundation's SemiFinalist nominees and the litany of Colorado's representation across a multitude of categories. In addition, we recap Kip's HH program with EatDenver, talking about labor costs, food costs, legislation that has hindered small business growth and how the community can help small business.Thanks to our sponsor Olympia Rare Foods & Wagyu Den for supplying the restaurant and gourmand community with top tier meats, caviar & truffles. Y'all are the best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode, Kip has hit the wall but CB ate well in the neighborhood... lets recap a week of eats. Caloric intake is at an all time high as is Kips angst and anger... Enjoy the Travel recap and thoughts on the current state of affairs. Also, shoutout the hospitable folk of Alabama. The Early Bird Special hasn't hit this hard in years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's podcast presented by OLYMPIA RARE FOODS & THE WAGYU DEN, we sit down in the newly renovated location of Cart Driver pizza to talk with Executive Chef Louie Betrus to talk about the long time coming, the return of one of Denver's best eateries.We talk with Chef Louie about his upbringing (Shout out Jets Pizza) and how he chose the kitchen over the space program. Wondering what took so long for CDL to open the doors? we talk with Chef about it... Want to know who sits at his Last Supper table? We gotchu...Tune in to today's episode to hear a great story and some casual ball busting as well.Shoutout to Oh Hey Creative for helping set up the conversation & to our sponsors for all the snacks! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode, presented by Connect For Health CO ( YOU HAVE 2 DAYS TO ENROLL IN INSURNACE) we recap the best bites of the week that was, as well as talk about some ski snacks and hypothetical cuisine collabs, tune in!-Best Thing to Eat After Skiing-Hidden Gem in Wheat Ridge-LOHI Fastball-Ghost Kitchen Dankness-Perfect Pop Up Collab-Smidge of Football talk at the end.DO NOT FORGET TO ENROLL IN HEALTH INSURANCE. January 15th, last call! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

you have one week to get health insurance. go to connectforhealthco.com to see what options are available to you! First episode of Season 7 is a goodun. We recap best bites from the Holidays, Kip throws shade on Atlanta & we both had a big time over the New Years run. Sprinkle in some New Year resolutions & goals.. we're off to the races for 2025! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's podcast, one of the final ones for 2024, we sit down with our presenting sponsor's representative Jessalyn Hampton from Connect for Health Colorado.Insurance has been a hot topic of conversation since......yeah, so we wanted to dispel some of the rumors about Health Insurance as well as talk about the misinformation swirling around the internet right now.We ask Jessalyn to elaborate on the exchange, the services they provide as well as talk a little about the national climate right now. Sprinkle in some snack questions, Happy hour spots & dinosaur stuff.. you got yourself a solid episode for the travelers of the holidays.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On the final episode of our series "Tenure in Denver" where we sit down with long standing Chefs in the community, we chat with Chef Dana Rodriguez of Work + Class, SMB, Carne & Casa Bonita, we talk about the trials and tribulations of trying to run a restaurant in this economy and community.Dana and Kip chat about the pains the city of Denver dishes out on the small business owners & industry. What are the problems? What solutions are there? Is this a House of Cards between permitting, taxes, real estate & increase of labor costs? Tune in to hear what 20 year veteran has to say about the current climate of Denver's Hospitality industry.Also, shoutout to our sponsors Connect for Health CO. You have until Jan 15th to get you, your family and/or employees registered for 2025... DO NOT WAIT OR GO WITHOUT! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's podcast presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO (Open Enrollment from now until Jan 15th. Get Insurance), Kip & CB recap the week that was.Holiday Party BehaviorAspen RecapTruffle Oil Hurts My HeartDenver loses a hospitality institutionGet ready for Thursday's pod.Hope everyone has a great week, finish the year on a bang. Don't forget to tune up your Holiday music and get the party started early. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado (OPEN ENROLLMENT LASTS UNTIL JAN 15th), we sit down with Chef Jen Jasinski, 30 year Chef & 20 year Proprietor of Crafted Concepts.We sit down with Chef to talk about the 20 year anniversary of Rioja restaurant in Denver, CO. The Beard Winner for Best Chef in the Region has seen it all, dealt with it all, and worked every station in a kitchen. We talk about what's plaguing the industry/scene these days as well as what gets you excited about coming into a kitchen 20 years over... The headaches, the joys, the winter menu & more. We talk about it all & give Chef her flowers for putting up with our bullshit. Tune in, catch a fade & enjoy some industry conversation... then book your reservations to go eat with Chef Jen and her team while the Holidays are bumpin. Great episode with a wonderful Chef & Person. Check it out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH CO (Enroll by December 15th & your insurance goes in to effect Jan 1), Kip & CB recap the weekend that was... playing host, celebrating us & eating good...Homemade Raclette, Tavernetta secrets, & where to grab a bite.. pair it with Kip's bday dinner at Sap Sua, hitting up RiverBear Meat and all the glutinous snacks from a few days prior. We have a bunch of spots worth checking out! The season of giving starts up soon. Be sure you have your ducks in a row & if you don't... check out Jerry Garcia Wellness, they have a collection of merch & products that are worth your while! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On the last episode of the week, presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO (Open Enrollment ends Jan 15th, get enrolled before it's too late), we sit down on location with Dana & Dave Query, Proprietors of Big Red F Hospitality Group. OUR APOLOGIES ABOUT THE BACKGROUND NOISE. RECORDING ON LOCATION IN A BUSY BAR IS KIP'S FAULTBig Red F has a litany of restaurants across the community, but today we're talking about JAX Fish House & their 30 years operating in the Colorado community. Being open for 30 years is a feat in and of itself, especially in this day and age... we are talking with Dana & Dave about the trials, tribulations and all the joys that life long hospitality folks encounter. From staying afloat during the pandemic to navigating the ominous scenes of 9/11 23 years ago.. we touch on all the historical times. Despite the highlighting of the tough times, there are many smiles & joys that come with restuarant ownership as well. We chat about how they fell in love, fell in love with the h

On today's podcast presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO, we are breaking down the last of the 2024 Stoney Awards. We have some doozy's including Top Chef who Deserves More Recognition, Influencer of the Year & so many more... we talk some mild shit about one of the people in the community but besides that it's fairly tame.... Tune in on your commute in this AM & Lets have some fun! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO (The Online Marketplace for Health Insurance), we are running back Friendsgiving weekend & best bites from the week that was...Also, Don't Try to Eat 25 burritos in one sitting... it will ruin your stomach.If you're traveling for the holidays, this is your travel day listening & the episode we drop on Friday will be the perfect return to town podcast. We'll have Stoney Award Finals results on Friday's Pod. EnjoyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO, we sit down to break down the first 15ish awards from the voting on social media. We have winners for Top Lunch, Dive Bar, Cheap Taco & and all the cannabis selections also! We didn't want to make it a 2 hour episode, so we're breaking up and down the awards today & next tuesday. And there's a splash of Eat Denver conversation as well as a lot of TV Talk. ENJOY! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado, Kip has his first day with Eat Denver & we recap the best bites of the week.. then we get into the nitty gritty.Stoney Awards start today & voting is going down on our social media. We talk about some of the most contentious battles for the prestigious awards. Better bring your A game.Results revealed on Thursday's pod, check it out! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.