Lemont was never the intended landing spot, but instead became the happiest of accidents for Wooden Paddle. This fixture in Downtown Lemont serves up pizza, craft cocktails and an adventurous menu. We sit down with Jonathan Cowan to get the story of his restaurant and his take on businesses supporting each other in Lemont.

Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems.

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