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Elie Boudt, owner of Elie Wine Company, joins us to talk about his methodology in operating his wine store. Elie Wine Company was recently chosen by Punch Magazine as one of the five retailers changing how we buy wine. Boudt's philosophy involves traveling (he just returned from a week in Spain where he tasted close to 2,000 wines), meeting & engaging with winemakers, and - of course - tasting. We taste five different wines, each explaining a different facet of Boudt's philosophy. You can find Elie Wine Co. online at http://eliewine.com. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and review if you enjoy our show.

Anthony Lombardo, proprietor and chef of SheWolf Detroit, joins us to discuss opening his new restaurant. As you listen, you will hear about Anthony's never ending desire to learn and how it has shaped his culinary career. SheWolf isn't open yet, but hopes to be open some time in June 2018. You can learn more about SheWolf at http://shewolfdetroit.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, please. Until next time, dine well friends.

Matt Buskard, owner of Bobcat Bonnie's, joins us to talk about the start of Bobcat Bonnie's in Detroit and its success. We discuss opening another location in Wyandotte, closing that location, and reopening again - all in the span of 6 months. Matt is incredibly candid about his business and unforeseen issues that often arise when owning a small business. You can find out more about Bobcat Bonnie's at http://bobcatbonnies.com. Thanks for listening, subscribing, and reviewing! If you want to know more about Heard! Podcast, check out http://heardpodcast.com and follow @heardpodcast on Instagram.

We sit down with Mickey Lyons, Detroit’s resident barcheologist, to discuss the 100 year anniversary of prohibition. Though it only lasted about 15 years, prohibition had an incredible impact on American history. You can learn more about Mickey at http://prohibitiondetroit.com. Thanks for listening!

Jarred Gild, project development manager of Western Market in Ferndale, joins us to discuss the world of independent grocery stores. Jarred is especially knowledgeable about wine (specifically natural wine), so we focus primarily on wine. Western Market has been in Ferndale for 35 years and Jarred has been there since 2008. The evolution of Western Market is impressive to say the least and definitely worth listening in to learn more. For more on Western Market, check out http://westernmkt.com. Thank you very much for listening, subscribing, and reviewing! For more Heard! podcast, check out http://heardpodcast.com and follow @heardpodcast on Instagram.

Stephen Roginson of Batch Brewing and Feelgood Tap joins us to talk about beer, opening a brewery, community engagement, and turning buying a pint into an altruistic endeavor. Batch Brewing opened in 2015 and had been gaining momentum ever since. The Feelgood Tap is brilliant in its simplicity, especially how easy it is for consumers to participate. For more on Batch Brewing, check out http://batchbrewingcompany.com. Thanks for listening! Check out past episodes and more at http://heardpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @heardpodcast.

Joe Nader and Scott Breazeale, owners of Guilt Chocolates and Hardcore Meals, are with us to discuss the world of chocolate. From sourcing to producing to selling, Joe and Scott discuss it all. They are also opening a production facility in Redford that will house Guilt Chocolates and Hardcore Meals, their meal prep and planning company. For more visit Guilt Chocolates on Facebook and Instagram & http://hardcoremeals.com. Thanks for listening!

Heard Podcast, Episode 51

Whoa! 50 Episodes! We start this week with a little fanfare and a bit of champagne from Elie Wine Company, some mezcal from La Damajuana Mezcal Boutique in Cabo, & Henry McKenna 10 year bourbon. Matt Romine, founder of Farm Field Table, joins us to discuss the incredible success and growth of his Ferndale butcher shop. Matt spares no detail, so be warned, but it's a fascinating discussion about farming, slaughterhouses, butchering, cooking, and more. You can learn more about Farm Field Table at http://farmfieldtable.com. Thanks for listening to our last 50 episodes! Look for an updated website soon at http://heardpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @heardpodcast.

Heard Podcast, Episode 49