SideDish Longmont

Today we are joined by Giovanni Leone and Zach Nassar, a couple of the main players in Johnson's Station, a COMPLETE renovation and repurposing of that crazy old gas station in Prospect. This one almost feels like some kind of SEO effort... in addition to Prospect, we talk rooftop bars, pickleball, outdoor drinks, and summer concerts. We also speculate as to why Jack Kerouac needed a nap when he passed through the area. Nothing untoward, surely.

Thanks to Ady Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outtro music.

(Sorry for dropping this one late, folks! Life...)

Cassie lives believes in being "a pink house in a sea of blah." So, she lives in a pink house, and she works as a graphic designer under the banner of Pink House Design. She's a warm, fun human. She's an avid dog lover with an interesting work history. Also got an interesting work history. Completely unrelated - did you know there are a lot of Portuguese Water Dogs that don't like water? We wonder what you do about that.

Here's where you can donate to SideDish!

https://sidedishlongmont.com/donate

The Balcoms are about to open TWO stalls at the new food hall in Longmont, which will take them to three unique menus in Boulder County. Today, they tell us how they got to the point where they could be so ambitious. It's a wild ride that starts with a young man who hates school and a young woman with an enthusiasm for cooking shows and food magazines. Their story winds through fine dining and massive wine lists before it lands in Boulder County. I hope you enjoy their story and their passion as much as we enjoyed the conversation.

Here is the Coffman Corridor website we mention: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbfadc717cf9493c8482ffe8f4124c84

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

Our biggest crowd yet! We had a really great time seeing everyone as we talked about eels fighting crustaceans, ebikes, and the state of public schools. We were even joined by Dryland owner, Nels Wroe, who has the best shirts and puns we have ever experienced. Pure legend. And, there's a bit of an ambush at the end... Grab a drink and tune in! (Oh, but not if you're at work or driving or anything like that).

Thanks to Nels from Dryland Distillers for hosting us!!!!

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter music for our intro and outro music.

Join us for a live recording event at Dryland Distillers on April 4 at 5:30 PM!!

Today we are joined by Shakeel Dalal of LAUNCH: Longmont Housing - a local coalition focused on housing. Well, housing, affordability, sustainability, environmental impact... Like, a holistic approach to housing and community. It doesn't have to be scary! Before all that, though, we talk Longmont. You know, restaurants and 4/20. Oh, and lent gets a mention, too. So, Brady talks fried fish and Annie talks cocktails.

Check out the book club: https://www.launchlongmonthousing.org/book-club.html

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Today, Annie and Brady talk business news in Longmont! Boy, we really need to do some kind of roundup, because there's a heap of openings, closings, and sales. About those openings, we've also got Chef Larry who is currently building out Red Cedar Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant on Main. He's set to open in the next few months, and I can tell you after our chat we left hungry.

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Note: Next LIVE recording is April 4 at Dryland Distillery!

It's another episode dedicated to Longmont (mostly). Some said it couldn't be done! Other's said it shouldn't be done! Well, they did it. Today, Annie and Brady are joined by a large black curtain that seems to confuse them both. They also offer the latest on Winchell's, and little "irrational" humor (as this is a pi-based math joke, it's VERY little humor.)

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our Intro and Outro Music.

We've been brigaded! Today, the studio is invaded by u/1davide, moderator of the local Longmont subreddit. The subreddit is a place where news is shared, discussions are had, and rants are... ranted. It's also like THE place to discuss road paint, stoplight timing, and traffic accidents. Brady has been on the sub for a long time, and it was pretty cool for him to meet Davide!

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

We have huge news about one of the oldest and most recognizable buildings in Longmont. You know, it used to have the China Panda. Before that (WAAAAY before) it was Longmont's first hotel. It currently houses Java Stop... and even the Speakeasy. Speaking of, today we have Sarah Carrillo who is the founder and owner of the speakeasy. AND, she is the newest owner of the 301 Main. Yeah, she owns the whole place, and boy does she have plans. Today, we get into them. And we even talk about Cora Faye, the Minotaur who emerged from its labyrinthine passages below.

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Today we're joined by Amanda Maldonado of Coy Ink Studio. Are we supposed to say, "of" here? Rather, she IS Coy Ink Studio. What's more, she's a stretching enthusiast, time management expert... and a HUGE (fellow) nerd about Longmont. We thoroughly enjoyed this interview!

And here is the book referenced, Between Grass and Hay.

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.