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We dive deep into our beer cellars as we welcome Robert Allen, “Spirits of Detroit,” columinst from the Detroit Free Press to drink some beer and discuss beer and spirits around metro Detroit. How does four year old Bells Hopslam taste? What about 15 year old North Coast Brewing Old Stock Ale? Listen to find... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 41: Clearing out the Basement: Drinking Aged Beers with Robert Allen appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

We’re finally talking about cider. Nicole Ward from Forgotten Ciders in Wheeler, Michigan, joins us to answer some pressing questions regarding apples and cider. Eastman’s Orchard grows hundreds of varieites of apples and many of them are included in their ciders. Of course, we sample some Forgotten Ciders and discuss the lovely tart intricacies of... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 40 – Asking the Pressing Questions – Discussing Cider with Nicole Ward appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Given its staus as one of the most consumed beverages in the world and ubiquitousness in households, coffee is often taken for granted. We spend an hour poring over coffee with Brad Kopek, owner of White Pine Coffee, a Michigan Micro-Roastery. Specialty coffee, like White Pine Coffee, is just a small subset of the coffee... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 39 – Time for a Pore Over – Talking Coffee with Brad Kopek appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

It’s Detroit Cocktail Week! We’re joined by Chef James Rigato to talk about Hot Dogs for Dogs, a fundraiser for Detroit Dog Rescue happening November 26 through December 3. We sip on some Smooth Ambler Old Scout and hear about Jason‘s recent trip to West Virginia. James is the chef/owner at Mabel Gray (http://mabelgraykitchen.com). Thanks... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 38 – This One is for the Dogs appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

It’s National Gin Day, so we start with our first on air martini making demonstration lead by our guest, Chef Kate Williams, chef & owner of Lady of the House (https://www.ladyofthehousedetroit.com/) in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. Kate has had an interesting few years in the Detroit restaurant scene. We talk about the experiences that... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 37 – Lady of the Podcast, A Talk with Chef Kate Williams appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

It’s an episode for the ages when Wes Pikula, VP of Operations for Buddy’s Pizza, and Dean Georgelos, franchisee for Giordano’s Pizza, join us in studio to talk Detroit versus Chicago style pizza. Why is Detroit style pizza experiencing so much popularity nationwide? How many people does it take to build a Giordano’s deep dish... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 36 Pizza Throwdown: Detroit Vs Chicago Style Pizza appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Zach Typinski, owner and brewer of Urbanrest Brewing in Ferndale, MI, joins us to talk about being a true neighborhood brewery. In its first months of business, Urbanrest has already expanded brewing capacity once and has plans to expand again. We talk about brewing equipment, the business of brewing, and Nick is feeling especially punny... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 35 – Small but Mighty: Building a Successful Neighborhood Brewery appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Travis Fritts, owner and brewer at Old Nation Brewing Company in Williamston, MI, joins us to delve into the populatiy of M43, Old Nation’s version of a New England IPA. We also taste through more than half of the New Orthodox Series, which M43 started. For more information on Old Nation Brewing Company, visit http://oldnationbrewing.com.... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 34 – Haze is Cool: The Meteoric Rise of M43 as a Craft Beer Phenomenon appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Heard Podcast, Episode 33 – Dragonmead Brewery The post Heard Podcast, Episode 33 – Dragonmead Brewery appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Ben Jones, creator of BestinBourbon.com, joins us to talk about the fascinating life of being a bourbon influencer on Instagram. We sip on some incredible barrel strength bourbons and discuss the sketchiness of the bourbon secondary market. Is that Pappy Van Winkle you bought on eBay really Pappy? We appreciate you listening to Heard!, if... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 32 – Boubon Heritage Month Series – Drinking Bourbon with Best In Bourbon appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Kyle VanStrien, owner of Long Road Distillers in Grand Rapids, joins us to continue our Bourbon Heritage Month coverage. We don’t talk about bourbon too much, though, because Kyle brings his tremendous Beer City Whisky series AND two kinds of Aquavit. What’s Aquavit? Listen to find out – it’s an absolutely fascinating and delicious discussion.... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 31: Bourbon Heritage Month Series: Bourbon, Whisky, and Aquavit – Oh My! appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Michael Forsythe, one of the owners of Detroit City Distillery, joins us to kick off our Bourbon Heritage Month coverage. Detroit City Distillery recently released Butcher’s Cut Bourbon. We discuss what goes into distilling a bourbon, the thin margins involved with selling bourbon, and competing against bourbons that have wider distribution and broader name recognition.... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 30 – Bourbon Heritage Month – Detroit City Distillery’s Butcher’s Cut Bourbon appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Dustin Walker, food and beverage director at Trumbull and Porter Hotel, joins us to talk about his experience working at this historic Detroit hotel. Going from hired to training to opening in about ten days seems unlikely, but Dustin worked tirelessly to make it happen. And since millennials are killing Applebee’s (and so many other... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 29 – Hospitality inside the Trumbull and Porter Hotel appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Liz Martinez, sommelier of the soon to be open luxury steakhouse Prime & Proper, joins us to talk about her style of hospitality, how she writes a wine list, and how she’s been trying to figure out Detroit’s wine scene. Liz’s nomadic lifestyle is explored as she talks about her time in Denver, San Francisco,... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 28 Will Detroit Hospitality Blossom at Prime & Proper? appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Hillary Sawchuk, creator and host of A Drink With, joins us to discuss how her desire to have a drink with industry leaders turned into a successful website, video series, and now podcast. Joe tries his first Bloody Mary using Detroit’s own Stout Bloody Mary mix. The post Heard Podcast, Episode 27 Interviewing the Interviewer appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Ben Robison, pastry chef of Bistro 82 and The Morrie, joins us to talk about the burgeoning Detroit pastry scene. We discuss his path to becoming head pastry chef at Bacco, his move to Local Kitchen in Ferndale, and his current position at Bistro 82 and The Morrie. As with many of our episodes, we... The post Heard Podcast, Episode 26 – Discussing the Detroit Pastry Scene appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Jesse Knott (a/k/a CorktownJesse), former executive chef at Standby, joins us to discuss his move from Standby to a new food cart that will be in The Belt Alley. While he’ll still be in the Standby kitchen, the food will completely different, think food you would eat while watching baseball in North India. The post Heard Podcast, Episode 25 Going from Pop Up to Permanent appeared first on PodcastDetroit.com. PodcastDetroit.com - The Podcast Detroit Network

Heard Podcast, Episode 24 – Telling Tales about Tales of The Cocktail Liz Cosby, president of the Greater Detroit chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild, joins us to discuss her recent trip to Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Also, it’s Lobster Roll Week at Mudgie’s so we most definitely are eating lobster...

Heard Podcast, Episode 23 – Tea Time with Joseph Wesley Uhl Joe Uhl of Joseph Wesley Tea Importers talks with us about the storied history of tea, one of the world’s most popular beverages. We discuss the traditions, politics, and economics of tea and how Joe started a tea brand focused only on the best...

Heard! Podcast, Episode 22 – Photography in the age of Instagram Photographer Jacob Lewkow joins us to discuss how he became a photographer and how the photography business has changed in recent years. We also discuss a recent Eater article entitled, “Instagram Food is a Sad, Sparkly Lie,” and how influencers have changed the way...