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Biggest Grilling Day of the Year
June 27, 2015
July 4th is the biggest grilling day of the year and this week Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with Northside Barbecue and Moonshine owner Ryan Nelson and then with Chef JJ Boston and Pastry Chef Jenna Gatchell about how to get the most out of your grill. But first she talks Food Con with Emily Vanest.
Tinker Street
June 20, 2015
This week Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks Tinker Street, the hot new restaurant on the near-north side with co-owners Peter George and Tom Main. Then there's a visit with master gardener JoEllen Myers Sharp, Eli Sanchez with Repeal Restaurant and two principals of the new Sanctuary Brewery, Cynthia Roush and Aaron Koerner.
Late Harvest Owner/Chef Ryan Nelson
June 13, 2015
Host Jolene Ketzenberger joins Late Harvest owner/chef Ryan Nelson in the kitchen for a "Cook This" segment. Then it's a trip to Rook near Fountain Square, where owner Ed Rudisell and chef Carlos Salazar talk about their menu ahead of moving to a larger nearby space. Jeff McCabe, the owner of Backwoods Brewing in Nashville, talks about the brewery's new Speedway location while Matt Kornmeyer of Scratchtruck talks about the Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge.
A Show Featuring Contrasts
June 6, 2015
This week's show features contrasts. The Indianapolis Museum of Art's Avant Brunch leads off as Host Jolene Ketzenberger catches up with the IMA's Scott Stulen and chefs Alan Sternberg and Andrew Whitmoyer. Next it's a visit with Kay Feeney Caito about the venerable Italian Fest at Holy Rosary Church on the near southside. Around the corner from the church is Cafe Nonna, a new gelato shop by David Page and then it's time for a stop at Tinker Coffee and a chat with co-owner Stephen Hall.
Festival Time in Indiana
May 30, 2015
It's festival time in Indiana and Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with Anderson Brewfest founders Shanna Henry and Audra Sternberg. Next she visits with Jeanette Merritt about Vintage Indiana, a wine festival in Indianapolis. Zoobilation's co-chairs Larry and Ellen Coan drop by to talk about the Indianapolis Zoo's festive fundraiser. And then wine and spirits expert Arthur Black discusses Mixture, a new cocktail festival in Indianapolis.
The Start of Summer
May 23, 2015
Even though the calendar doesn't say so yet, this weekend marks the start of summer, so Host Jolene Ketzenberger visits with chef and cookbook author Thom England to learn grilling tips. She also visits with chef Ryan Nelson of Late Harvest Kitchen and North End Barbecue and Moonshine, Dean Wilson about chasing dreams and caterer Vicki Higuera, who talks about making summer cookouts easier.
Diverse Food Businesses
May 16, 2015
Host Jolene Ketzenberger explores the region's diverse food businesses this week. She talks with IndyOriginals co-founder Mel McMahon, cupcake and donut entrepreneur Kate Drury, Rita Franco of La Mexi Gringa, Two Bears Honey co-owner Kent Allison and Erin Edds of Darkhorse Catering.
James Beard Awards
May 9, 2015
A group of Indy chefs hit the James Beard Awards in Chicago last week and Host Jolene Ketzenberger was with them. This week, she talks with chefs Jonathan Brooks, Thom England, Peter Schmutte and Greg Hardesty about what the Beard Awards really mean.
A Cocktail Crawl
May 2, 2015
Mixture, a new cocktail crawl, is in the works and Host Jolene Ketzenberger gets all the details from organizer Arthur Black. Next, she talks with North End Barbecue and Moonshine bartender Jason Foust about moonshine and root beer--together. Then it's off to Trader's Point Creamery for a visit with chef Brandon Canfield.
A Visit to Public Greens
April 25, 2015
Earth Day means a visit to Public Greens with owner/farmer Joe Huff. Host Jolene Ketzenberger also visits with Lori Goldsby for a tour of the Decorator's Show House and some cooking before taking a trip to the new Big Woods restaurant in Speedway and a talk with owner Jeff McCabe.
A Chat with the Accidental Entrepreneur of La Mexi Gringa
April 18, 2015
Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with accidental entrepreneur Rita Franco, who operates La Mexi Gringa, which makes tacos and provides a community kitchen on the southeast side. Next up is Matt Ewer, founder of Greenbean Delivery, which now distributes natural and organic foods in several Midwest markets. And don't miss Libertine bartender Ryan Puckett's tales of national competition and how to make a new drink.
Some Big Ideas in Food
April 11, 2015
Join host Jolene Ketzenberger as she explores some big ideas in food. First she visits with Flying Cupcake owner Kate Drury who just opened the Dancing Donut shop. Then she catches up with City Market's Stevie Stoesz Kersh andChelsea Marburger who just returned from making a presentation to a global market conference in Barcelona, Spain, just in time to open the annual Downtown Farmers Market.