Transplant & The Native

On today's episode presented by our friends from Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary, we have a long one for you because we've been dining out & gearing up for Denver F+W. Tune in for a great episode & hidden giveaway stashed away somewhere in the middle. First 40 minutes:CB's Best Bites from the Week That WasFood Hall Power Rankings in COConcert Review of the Week (Wilco)Kip's Dining AdventuresBlackbelly Market for Wagyu SammiesLe Rougarou is officially open & its DIVINEKing of Wings wows out of townersXiquita is stupid good & shame on us for waiting so longWent back to Le Rougarou because its that good.TV shows worth watching before football starts.Second 40 minutes:Denise Mickelsen from Co Restaurant Association joins the pod to talk all things Denver Food & Wine. September 3-6th. Use promo code STONED for 10% off.Schedule RundownReidel Wine SeminarShake + Brake ShowdownVirtual AuctionGrand TastingCasual Glazing of Hospy Contestants and Ballot Box StuffingMerigold in Lyons better fuck

On today's episode presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary:- the boys recap the best bites of the week:Taco Math is now a thing & theres a graph to prove itGlizzy Season is upon us & we power rank toppingsThen Nightsweats Co-Founder, Mark Shusterman joins the pod to talk all things food, music & life on the road... while slugging some excellent sammies from Arty's Express. If you like Rock n Roll, Unhealthy obsession with food & a little tour talk - you'll dig this episode! Check it out & don't forget to stock up on some choice smoke from our friends! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's podcast presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary we're running through a gnarly week that was... from live music to lively bites, we cover it all. - Concert Recaps: Tedeski Trucks, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lumineers... weekend of tunes - Best Bites of the Week - Real Life Testimonial from Blackbird & How They're Gamifying Dining Out - Mike Dees Joins the Pod. - NOBO Chatter - Dinosaurs, Cartoon Characters, All the Things.. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Shoutout to our sponsors Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary for making the weekend tolerableBig Eat Recap. Things We Did Well & Things We Can Improve OnVail/Avon Review. Wedding RecapBear Leek First Look & TasteSaigon Noodle Club by PKR is Ready to Open Their DoorsHeavy Concert & Feelings for The Lumineers Who Return to CO This WeekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

We're recapping CB's family adventures. Good Food, Concert Views & Family Bonding. Kip had a tranquil weekend so he's just prepping for the big eat.Low key episode this week. See everyone Thursday for The Big Eat where you can find our sponsors, Meraki Cannabis & NOBO on the scene! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by NOBO Dispensary and Meraki Cannabis, Kip & CB jump on the hotline to chat with Kip's boss, Kristen Rouch from EatDenver to talk about...everything.We're really banking on HR not listening to this episode. If you're looking for something to do next week, join us at The Big Eat, our annual fundraiser for local & independent restaurants in Colorado. 50+ restaurants, 20+ beverage vendors... live music, dancing furries, DJ sets & a few new brands getting involved in the scene.Tune in to hear if Kip is getting fired, stay to find out about how you can join the biggest summer party in Denver.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

We're back from the long weekend with hot snakes & hotter takes. CB's back from a long jaunt in Baja and Kip slept like a rock (when the dog would not). Thanks to our Holidaze Sponsors NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis. A wide array of products to celebrate 7/10, pick up your favorites at NOBO. Baja Hotel & Dining SceneTravel Woes and Extra days off work Dog Drama & Adoption Update (Shoutout to Up Pup & Away)Same Faces, New Places Teaser Air Fryer RevolutionReheated Leftover Pantheon Breckenridge PreviewBig Eat PreviewWe'll be back next week with guests & deets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On this week's holiday episode.. we cover it all. Dog StuffDrama between restaurant & content creatorEstPhest Begins! Phish is in TownCB's headed to the Hotel California in Baja MexicoThanks to our sponsors NOBO Cannabis, Meraki, Flower Union & Fat Grams for the supplies for a perfect weekend. Let's celerbate what's left of this country & it's dignity! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Through brain fog, a multiday hangover & loaded travel schedule... the boys hop in the virtual studio to recap our Super Bowl & the greatest week of the year.We run through the day by day synopsis of festivities. If you hatd FOMO via social media, you're gonna hate this even more. Excuse the incessant thank you's & shout outs, bypass the hundreds of name drops... and if you want to see footage of all the dank eats from today's episode, head over to our social media page @stoned_appetit to see all the recaps as the continue to drop throughout the week.Special Shoutout to Lori, Amanda, Sarah A, Jeremy, the whole Food & Wine Magazine team, the whole Baltz team, Kelly, Johnny & Kasie, Caroline & Nelson, Troy, Scott M, Brady & The Taste Network, The St Regis, Matt & FINN Marketing, Seth, Kristen, The Little Nell, LALO Tequila, Vivek & Maneet, Muhammad, Matt, Bobby, Carlin & everyone for making this weekend one of the best of our lives. Wouldn't be possible without our sponso

On the first of many episodes this week, we're running around talking about everything! First Up:Top Chef FinaleBeard Foundation Awards leave Colorado wanting more! Best Things We Ate Last WeekThen we sit down with Scott McDowell from Strategic Leverage to talk about the loaded docket of Food & Wine Classic in Aspen from Grand Tasting to all the ancillary events going on in town... including his own 4 day rager called "Patio Party" starting this Thursday and running through the weekend.In addition to all that, we manage to give a shout out to our sponsors and those who are paying the way for us to go up the hill this week. Shout out to our friends from Meraki Cannabis, NOBO Dispensaries, FlowerUnion Edibles & EATDenver. We love all of you.See y'all in Aspen! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode, we sit down with the newest edible brand on the Colorado Cannabis Scene, FLOWER UNION EDIBLES founder Jon Spadafora to talk about the launch of a new brand and edible. Jon has a long history working in the Colorado cannabis industry & has now set his sights on creating an edible made for the casual cannabis consumer. Friendly price, proper buzz & the industry knowledge to stick around.. we talk about it all & then nerd out about some other stuff as well.You can find Flower Union at dispensaries like Oasis Superstore and a litany of others. Follow their social channels or visit their website https://flowerunion.co/ to find a store slinging the goods near you!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

If it wasn't for our cannabis sponsors, Kip may not have made it through the weekend with the fam.All the Wilson's decended on Denver for a weekend of bonding, hiking & snacking. We recap the week that was, CB's best bites (food truck edition), Kip's hiking excursion... and tips to show your family a good time around Colorado.Spoilers for Top Chef Final Four in this episode, but the finale is upon us & the final 3 are exactly who we thought they were.Shoutout to Meraki Cannabis, NOBO Dispensary & Flower Union edibles for always taking care of the boys.. and their family. We appreciate the dankness y'all bring to the community! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

We rerecorded the intro of today's episode to include yet another tragic story that shook the Colorado community this weekend. Our episode is presented by the amazing & new dispensary group in Denver, NOBO! Located at 9th & Lincoln. You need to visit this shop, its the perfect stop off on your way home from work or on a lunch break DT. Great products across all the shelves but the best part is the staff. Kind, Informative & Help Ya Find What Ya Need. Check em out!Episode BreakdownSad & Angry Parts: Attacks in Boulder shake the communityLocal Shithead Chef arrested for a second time for Domestic ViolenceStone Cellar Bistro is protested against and rumors swirl they're up for saleThe second half is the happier side: -Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is 2 weeks out & they've dropped a few more tickets for those trying to go!  -Top Chef Recap (Spoilers if you're not caught up to the Final 4 of the season) -Drink Red, Wear Red is Thursday. Come support a Great cause! -Riot BBQ is officially ope

On today's episode we recap the long weekend. Discuss seafood preferences, mushroom environments & just catch up. Been too long since the boys could just chat. Thanks to our sponsors Flower Union & Meraki Cannabis for the primo products, it really had our brains firing on cylinders for this one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Our schedule has sucked & we apologize for that.. our production level is low bc Kip is an idiot, but lucky for you we have a semi-coherent episode thanks to our wonderful guest Denise Mickelsen from the CO Restaurant Association.We're back with a 6x Guest of the Stoned Appetit podcast to talk about the Hospitality industry rallying around a good cause with good food. On June 5th, Hundred of Folks will decend on Denver for a night of red wine, red threads & purple teeth... we're dancing, drinkin & eating for a good cause! We talk about all that comes with the festivities, new activations & giveaways... as well as pick Denise's brain for a few new gems in the community. Foodies, listen up & snag your tickets today! Use promo code STONED for 10% off too!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

We're back.. i dont know what's been going on with us, but we're back and sadly we have some shit to talk about. Over the weekend multiple restaurants were put on blast & rightfully so. Stone Cellar Bistro in Arvada went after mom's on Mothers Day Weekend and the community has come for them. Poor behavior in the restaurant by staff & worse behavior after the fact online... a tutorial on what not to do really. Then we talk about the second story breaking in the Denver Food Community, Grateful Gnome's ownership has been outed for disgusting behavior towards staff & guests alike. Kip & CB talk about both circumstances before shifting gears to positive food talk & recapping New Haven pizza tour.If you want to support local restaurants who treat guests & staff properly and kindly.. you should be checking out Annette this weekend as they partner up with Theo Adley & the team from Marigold out of Lyons. Then before we get out of dodge, we talk about the New Haven pizza tour Kip ran throug

We're trying to get back in our groove & enjoy the world at the same time.. we ate well & partied hard for the Holidaze last week and we recap it for the gourmand's in Colorado. Looking to try out the new Cannabis lounge, we got some tips.. just looking for good smoke & pasta in Denver? We got that too.. Italian eats all around. In addition, we want to send our best to Westword's Food & Beverage Editor, Molly Martin, as she battles the C-word and will be away from the industry for a bit. Sending her all the love & light during her recovery. Thanks to our sponsors Meraki Cannabis for the Quality Smoke + conversation this week. Let's have some fun this spring! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Shoutout to our sponsors Meraki Cannabis for this kickass celebratory week! Today's Munchie Monday episode we sit down with Cirrus Social Club Founder Arend Richard to talk about the revolutionary new cannabis consumption lounge that is sure to make waves (and clouds) in the Colorado scene.Snacks, Smokes, Sips & all the bells and whistles that go with it. We talk about the hardships of trying to open a one-of-a-kind location & experience despite regulations & laws, the painstaking process of permitting & construction.. as well as the joy's of running your own business and creating a concept out of thin air.If you fancy yourself a smoker, this episode is sure to pique your interest. Puff Puff & play this epi. It's a goodun! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On this episode of Stoned Appetit, we're getting back into our boring ass routine. Smoke Weed, Eat Food & Talk Shit about TV shows we actually liked. No drama this week, most of that was covered on last week's episode. For some reason that episode kept getting taken down? So we replaced the audio & reuploaded that one. Check it out if you're trying to get caught up on all the High School drama that is the Denver food world. This Thursday, we'll start dropping interviews again. We've got a litany ready for you... so get ready for greatness (again).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Loaded Episode today. 5 F+B members from across the Metro area talking about why the Restaurant Relief Act is imperative to the survival of local, independent restaurants.  The community has been up in arms about the current legislation being lobbied in City Hall. Will FOH workers be taking a pay cut? Is there a way to help BOH without affecting FOH? What has to give for restaurants to stay open?  Denver Post has reported 22% of Denver restaurants have closed over the last 3 years, with more announcing the same fate in early 2025. What does the future of Denver dining look like? Let's ask industry lifers what they need and what they hope to see in the coming weeks (months).Special Thanks to Chef Hosea Rosenberg, Proprietor Delores Trunco, Chef Linda Hampsten Fox, Proprietor Niya Gingerich & EatDenver Exec Director Kristen Rouch for chatting with Kip. Appreciate y'all taking the time to speakBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.