You scream, I scream, we all scream, for ice cream! After working at Jiffy Treat since she was 14, Laura LeJeune, and her sister Danelle, purchased the Ellettsville and Bedford locations in 2019. We nerded out talking all things ice cream, from butterfat percentage, to trying to uphold such longstanding, beloved brands. Laura's passion for ice cream, and love for her staff, are very apparent from the first few minutes we sat down together. As she so eloquently said about The Chocolate Moose &...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 19
One is a personal stylist for some of IU athletic's biggest stars, a newly anointed IU influencer for Adidas, and used to sling ice cream at The Chocolate Moose. The other is the King of the Promo, garnering a following of over 14k fans for his vintage IU clothing offerings. Sam Law & Trey Humphrey have both carved their own lanes in supplying the freshest threads. Old and new. Exclusive or widely available. They got it all covered. I found it incredibly fascinating to hear how they've both ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 18
On Bloomington's West side, Chef's Table Catering shines bright as a beacon for local, chef-driven food in a sea of chain restaurants. After meeting in class on their first day of culinary school, Clard and Tiffany are a dream team cooking duo. Jordan & Pippen. Clard with the mouth watering specials and homemade soups. Tiffany with delectable, daily rotating desserts and unmatched baking skills. Clard did make sure to clarify though that he's Pippen, and Tiffany is Jordan. Two of the friendl...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 17
The People's Cooperative Market showcases local produce and delicious food including Bivi's Tamale's, Mama Duke's BBQ, and formerly Maru Products, all while "striving to work towards intersectional anti-racism, creating space for food justice work & meaningful collaborations, building equity, cultivating liberation, and ensuring access to local food, art, and education." Joining us to fill us in on all their work is Jada Bee! Learn all about their market, as well as all the other great work ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 16
I often lightheartedly say I'm doing "the lord's work" serving ice cream, but Reverend Forrest Gilmore truly is. Through his work with Shalom Center the past 16 years, and more recently as Executive Director of Beacon Inc, Forrest is on the forefront of helping those in our community who need it most. Find out about all the incredible work Beacon is doing, from Shalom Center to Rapid Re-Housing to Phil's Kitchen, and you'll likely come out viewing homelessness in a whole new light. I know I cert...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 15
After years of cutting their teeth at La Torre and Scotty's Brewhouse, Leticia and Matt Enghauser branched out on their own and opened up Bedrak Cafe!! Join us as they answer all the improtant questions: What inspired their name? Why did La Torre close after 20 successful years? Why did they add live music and beer/wine? They've been my neighbor at The Chocolate Moose for years, and I had so much fun finally getting them on the podcast!! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the late...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 14
After years of offering her delicious Italian cookies, pastries, and savory treats at our local Farmers Markets, Maria Carlassare has opened a Piccoli Dolci brick and mortar location on the East side, to complement her market appearances. With a personality as authentic as her food, Maria was one of the most endearing guests we've ever had. Her passion for food is undeniable and you'll find yourself drooling at her detailed descriptions of her lasagna bolognese and ricotta gnocchi. Join The Clea...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 13
What does it take to fuel all of IU's student-athletes? Hope Kaser, IU Athletic's Assistant Director for Athletic Dining, joins us as we pull back the curtain on how her and her staff pull off such a monumental task, week in and week out. Hope also shares her work with Hoosiers Outrun Cancer/Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana and why it's so personal for her. From clocking in at 5 am, to feeding the athletes from all 24 teams, Hope never stops and has a truly inspirational story we c...
Jan 09, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Joining us all the way from Australia, we welcome the 3rd ranked competitive eater in the world, and world record holder in chicken wings & donuts, James, JWebby, Webb!! After discovering his unique talent after eating Australia's biggest burger on a weekend trip with his wife, James left his corporate job and has since been traveling the world, conquering eating challenges and building a social media following of over 1.5 million in the process. From not quite understanding what he was gett...
Jan 02, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Out at beautiful Lake Lemon sits the Legendary Porthole Inn, featuring amazing fried catfish and live music. Steve "Flat Steve" Birch (Furniture Exchange/Distinstive Home Furnishings) and David Hays (Comprehensive Financial Consultants/Your Money with David Hays) are part of it's new ownership group and join us to share about all improvements they've made to the place in the past year. Delicious pizza, treasure hunts, and blues jams. It's all goin down at the Porthole Inn! Join The Clean Plate C...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Next up on the No Dishes Podcast, we welcome Bloomington resident, New York Times best-selling author, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and the number two, non-celebrity, tequila influencer in the world, Jay Baer! Find out about his interactions with The Rock, following Magic Johnson three times this year as a speaker, and his newest book, The Time To Win, all about why speed is the most important element of customer service. Listen for just a few minutes and you'll quickly find out why companies s...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 9
After years traveling the world, and the most recent ones spent working in Napa Valley, Andrew Butler and his wife Mabel Ojeda have returned to Bloomington to spearhead operations at Butler Winery. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, Butler Winery has played a huge part in not only our incredible, local wine offerings in Bloomington, but also selling home brewing supplies to the founders of a lot of the local breweries in town. Andrew also shares his stories from his time as part owner...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Welcome our first ever return guest, Mark Hadjuk, owner of the beloved Mother Bear's Pizza! I didn't think it was possible to have more fun than the last time we got together, but boy was I wrong. If you hate the sound of my laugh, which I don't blame you if you do, this is not the episode for you. If you can bear it though, learn about Mother Bear's upcoming expansion to Columbus, celebrating seven years on the Westside, how we ripped off Mother Bear's aesthetic when building our set, and so mu...
Dec 05, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Bloomington’s After Hours Ambassador, formerly known as the Night Mayor, Charles Culp joins us on our next ‘Side Dish’ episode and shares his stories from late nights on the streets. From helping those in need, keeping rowdy college kids in check, to fostering relationships with local restaurant and bar owners, Charles truly does it all. I hope you enjoy our sit down as much as I did! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://ww...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 6
We're diving into the culinary mind of Eric Bueno, Feast Market & Cellar's GM/Executive Chef, and two time Bloomington Chef's Challenge winner. Home of the best burger I've ever had, Feast is the favorite restaurant around for many people in our community, and much of that is due to Chef Bueno. Join Eric as he shares what goes into his menu/special making process, how he's handled the transition of Feast being a part of the polarizing Endeavor/WOW Food Group, and most importantly, what he th...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 5Ep. 5
After spending almost the past decade of my life working at The Chocolate Moose, it was such an honor to sit down with Doran & Tim May to find out more about the incredible ninety year history of The Chocolate Moose/Penguin/May's Cafe. From being featured in the Jack & Diane music video, to selling blizzards before Dairy Queen, to being Michael Jordan's favorite place during his time in Bloomington, there's no shortage of nostalgia that these two are responsible for. Join us as we get th...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Our first "side dish" of S5 - we have Bloomington's next Mayor, Kerry Thomson. After decades as the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, and more recently as Executive Director of the IU Center for Rural Engagement, Kerry took the time to sit down with us an dive into why she decided to run for Mayor, how she plans to tackle the biggest issues our community faces, and how she believes progress starts by bringing all parties to the table and listening to everyone's ideas, even those you ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 3
It's August of 1996 and Sue Aquila is opening Bloomington Bagel Company for their first day of business. The first customer walks in and asks for their bagel toasted. Sue had spent all $150k she had, and there was no money left over for a toaster. While the guest didn't end up getting their toasted bagel, she did meet her future wife, Sue. This is just one of the many stories Sue Aquila, Owner of Bloomington Bagel Company, and Dawn Keough, Chief Operations Officer, shared in our time together. I...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Owner of an iconic local wing joint, BuffaLouie's, and a successful new bagel start up, Gable's Bagels, Ed Schwartzman is the self proclaimed "luckiest man on the planet". After sitting down with him for almost two hours, it's hard to disagree. Ed has endured extremely difficult times in his life and yet continuosly found the will to power through. His care for those around him and the Bloomington community was impossible to ignore during our sit down. Join us as we discuss driving six hours to ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this 6-episode special series, No Dishes goes on-location to the PrimeTime Expo, presented by The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and chats with 6 local restaurants to learn more about the people behind the grub. Follow us on instagram and tiktok @nodishesbtown and on Facebook: No Dishes: Bloomington Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks,...
May 19, 2023•18 min
In this 6-episode special series, No Dishes goes on-location to the PrimeTime Expo, presented by The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and chats with 6 local restaurants to learn more about the people behind the grub. Follow us on instagram and tiktok @nodishesbtown and on Facebook: No Dishes: Bloomington Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks,...
May 18, 2023•18 min
In this 6-episode special series, No Dishes goes on-location to the PrimeTime Expo, presented by The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and chats with 6 local restaurants to learn more about the people behind the grub. Follow us on instagram and tiktok @nodishesbtown and on Facebook: No Dishes: Bloomington Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks,...
May 17, 2023•17 min
In this 6-episode special series, No Dishes goes on-location to the PrimeTime Expo, presented by The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and chats with 6 local restaurants to learn more about the people behind the grub. Follow us on instagram and tiktok @nodishesbtown and on Facebook: No Dishes: Bloomington Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 J oin our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks...
May 16, 2023•14 min
In this 6-episode special series, No Dishes goes on-location to the PrimeTime Expo, presented by The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and chats with 6 local restaurants to learn more about the people behind the grub. Follow us on instagram and tiktok @nodishesbtown and on Facebook: No Dishes: Bloomington Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks,...
May 15, 2023•13 min
In this 6-episode special series, No Dishes goes on-location to the PrimeTime Expo, presented by The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and chats with 6 local restaurants to learn more about the people behind the grub. Follow us on instagram and tiktok @nodishesbtown and on Facebook: No Dishes: Bloomington Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks,...
May 14, 2023•16 min
Food Truck Friday, returning April 7th, would like to think it’s found it’s forever home at Switchyard Park. Learn about what makes it such a perfect fit for this large community event as Hsiung Marler explains all the park has to offer. One of the best things about FTF having its home at Switchyard Park is partnering with the Performing Arts Series put on by the Bloomington Parks and Rec Department and ran by Crystal Ritter. Two amazing people who have such a positive affect on our community an...
Apr 06, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Born in the Philippines and coming to the US at the age of 9, Chris Mansala is serving up his home cooking to hungry mouths far and wide. Pinoy Garden Cafe truly is a family run operation and we got to learn about their story, what you can expect to see from them this year at Food Truck Friday, and their recent acquisition of Ube Love. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: patreon.com/nodishes Original jingle by Lew Bruno
Apr 03, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Looking for burgers made to order with an international theme, all served with a retro diner vibe? Look No further than Bloom Burger! Owned and operated by Hallie Baumann, we sat down with her to find out how the idea came to be, what she’s most looking forward to with the return of Food Truck Friday, and what trucks besides her own she loves to frequent. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: patreon.com/nodishes Original jingle by Lew Bruno
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Retro. Radio. Pam Thrash. They’re synonymous. Not only is Pam a local radio legend, she’s been working with One World Enterprises in Community Relations for the last four years on top of running the Retro Lunch Hour on B97. We talk everything from her time in California, training for a marathon, and her upcoming Retro Prom at the Fairfax Bar & Grill. Join us for a uproarious good time!! Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: patreon.com/nodishes Original jingle by Lew Brun...
Mar 30, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Pinball, trivia, live music, karaoke, and the best damn hot dogs you’ve ever had are all tucked away in a small, underground room on the west side of the square. Sandwiched between Inkwell and BloomingThai you’ll find a small sign and stairs leading you down to this entertainment and culinary gem in the heart of downtown. Michael Klinge, aka TV Mike, opened the Orbit Room five years ago with his wife Katie and it’s quickly become a must visit for visitors and locals alike. Learn about their uniq...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 17
