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Deni Smiljanovski, owner of Lazybones Smokehouse & partner in Brown Iron Brewhouse, joins us to discuss the longevity of Lazybones and what's on the horizon for Brown Iron as they open a second Brown Iron location in Royal Oak. Deni is a classically trained chef, but is making the transition from chef to owner. We discuss what that transition means to him. You can learn more about Lazybones Smokehouse at http://lazybonessmokehouse.net and Brown Iron Brewhouse at http://browniron.com. Thanks for listening! You can learn more about Heard! at http://heardpodcast.com.

Yani, bartender and partner at Bad Luck Bar, joins us to discuss rum, his life leading up to opening Bad Luck, blending spirits, alcohol allocation, and much more. You can find out more about Bad Luck at https://www.badluckbar.com/ or on Instagram @badluckbar.

Special thanks to Axle Brewing Co., our sponsor for this week's episode. Axle is releasing 'Secret Meeting' on April 13, 2019. ‘Secret Meeting’ is a 13% ABV rye-barrel aged Baltic Porter with strong notes of chocolate, vanilla & marshmallow, an ideal sipper for Michigan’s early spring. You can find this episode and all of our previous episodes at http://heardpodcast.com.

Chef Allie Lyttle joins us to talk about her upcoming brunch residency at Revolver in Hamtramck and food tours with Detroit History Tours. Allie has worked in multiple kitchens over the years. Running the Revolver kitchen will the next adventure on her culinary path. To learn more about Allie's brunches, visit https://www.revolverhamtramck.com/. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review. If you'd like to follow us on Instagram or Twitter, we can be found @heardpodcast.

Michelle Rodriguez, chef/owner of Amor Comida, joins us all the way from Traverse City. We talk about her stay in Detroit, where she ate, and what she learned. Even at the young age of 31, Michelle has lived an adventurous life, but with adventures come highs and lows. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @amor_comida. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review. You can follow Heard! on Twitter and Instagram @heardpodcast.

Chef Jeremy Kalmus joins us to talk about his journey from culinary school to chef to chef/business owner. Jeremy has worked in restaurants, Ford Field, and now for himself. We focus on work life balance because it is often forgotten about in the restaurant industry. You can learn about Ruckus Taco at ruckustaco.com. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review - we love hearing from our listeners. You can listen to our full library of episodes at heardpodcast.com.

EPISODE 100! For this sweet occasion, we are joined by the co-owner of Good Cakes and Bakes, April Anderson. Situated on the "Avenue of Fashion," in Detroit, Good Cakes and Bakes is more than a bakery, it is a community space opened to anyone who wishes to spend time there. As a bakery that uses all organic ingredients and tries to employ people from the neighborhood or returning citizens, Good Cakes and Bakes is a truly philanthropic business focused on making the community around it a better space. For more on Good Cakes and Bakes, you can visit http://goodcakesandbakes.com. Thanks for listening! 100 Episodes is an impressive milestone. Let's try for 200! For more Heard! including all of our previous episodes, visit http://heardpodcast.com.

Meghan Shaw and Nina Paletta, creators/owners of Street Beet, join us to talk about their wildly popular vegan pop up series based off fast food restaurants. By creating vegan versions of accessible fast food dishes, Street Beet is widening awareness of vegan cooking. You can find more about Street Beet, including their event schedule, at https://www.facebook.com/streetbeetdetroit and on Instagram @streetbeetdetroit. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review. You can listen to all of our previous episodes at http://heardpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @heardpodcast.

Adela Bejo, owner and baker of HipHopBakeShop.com, joins us to discuss her journey from Albania to Detroit to Chicago and back to Detroit. Moving to the United States at 12 years old, Adela learned a lot from hip hop and it impacted her life forever. Her passion is Hip Hop Bake Shop, currently an online shop that combines her two loves - hip hop and baking. You can follow Adela on Instagram @hiphopbakeshop or order her creations online at http://hiphopbakeshop.com. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review. For more Heard!, please follow @heardpodcast on Instagram and Twitter.

With a lot of media coverage focused on new restaurants in Detroit, there is very little focus given to Detroit residents who cannot afford to eat at those restaurants. Kibibi Blount-Dorn is the Education and Engagement Program Manager for the Detroit Food Policy Council. With close to 50% of Detroit households facing food insecurity, the Detroit Food Policy Council's work to improve the Food System is absolutely crucial. We discuss a wide range of issues including food systems, food insecurity, nutrition, and education. You can learn more about the Detroit Food Policy Council at http://detroitfoodpolicycouncil.net. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review. You can follow Heard! on Twitter & Instagram @heardpodcast.

Michael Barrera, executive chef/partner at Latido at Joebar, joins us to discuss his new restaurant concept inside Joebar in Hazel Park. Latido is a Latin American concept rooted in culture, cuisine, and creativity helmed by Barrera and Chef de Cuisine Moses Fishman. We talk about work culture, training, Michael's previous jobs, and more. Mark Kurlyandchik announced his picks for best new restaurants and restaurant of the year in the Detroit Free Press. We discuss his choices and what those choices mean to Detroit as a culinary destination. You can learn more about Latido, including their new brunch that launches on February 16, at https://www.facebook.com/pg/joebar. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a review. For more Heard, follow @heardpodcast on Twitter and Instagram.