In this episode of The Localist, host Carrie Rollwagen chats with Alex Stern, founder of the pop-up sandwich concept Deli Ole. Alex shares how design, collaboration and community have shaped his business journey, from rooftop dinners to packed-out pop-ups. They dive into the power of starting small, the value of hospitality and how creativity fuels connection.

Mentioned in this episode:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deli.ole/

Helen: https://www.helenbham.com/

Juniper: https://www.juniperbham.com/

Slim’s Pizzeria: https://slimspizzeria.com/

Alex Kiker, videographer: https://www.alexkikerco.com/about

June Coffee: https://www.junecoffee.co/

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Punch Love Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/punchlovecoffee/?hl=en

Golden Age: https://www.goldenagewine.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopBImn8tR8Nyldpf9ILULVhS9Sc5RKKQXCCKydCjKWbjpEIY1EA

Unreasonable Hospitality: https://littleprofessorbookshop.com/products/unreasonable-hospitality-the-remarkable-power-of-giving-people-more-than-they-expect?_pos=1&_sid=5f78a5a24&_ss=r