Stoned Appetit

We're back for the first time since we kicked the ultimate hornet's nest. We edited this episode cuz Kip went on some gnarly tangents and it didn't benefit anyone to pick anymore fights... saying that, we recap the last month of public policy, the State of the Industry for Colorado's hospitality community, our social media hiatus, recaps from drama in the local restaurant industry.. and some very colorful language for the keyboard cowboys who felt the need to berate our friends, peers & those who are no longer with us. 

We're going back to our normal rotation after this. Episodes dropping Tuesday & Thursday evenings, with guest interviews once a week. We appreciate all those in the industry who reached out with words of support & those who stuck up for us in the community. It means the world to us. 

Stay High, Stay Hungry. Cheers.

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Loaded Episode today. 5 F+B members from across the Metro area talking about why the Restaurant Relief Act is imperative to the survival of local, independent restaurants. 
 
The community has been up in arms about the current legislation being lobbied in City Hall. Will FOH workers be taking a pay cut? Is there a way to help BOH without affecting FOH? What has to give for restaurants to stay open? 
 
Denver Post has reported 22% of Denver restaurants have closed over the last 3 years, with more announcing the same fate in early 2025. What does the future of Denver dining look like? Let's ask industry lifers what they need and what they hope to see in the coming weeks (months).

Special Thanks to Chef Hosea Rosenberg, Proprietor Delores Trunco, Chef Linda Hampsten Fox, Proprietor Niya Gingerich & EatDenver Exec Director Kristen Rouch for chatting with Kip. Appreciate y'all taking the time to speak

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On today's episode presented by MERAKI Cannabis, we are recapping CB's vacation... and all the bites n sips he enjoyed along the Pacific. Sprinkle in some nautical expeditions and we've got ourselves a Pirate Podcast.

In addition to that, Kip was slaying the Denver Pop Up scene last night & he gives a recap of the best bites from the week that was.

Happy Valentine's Day. Cheers to a Chilly Week

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On today's podcast presented by Olympia Rare Foods & Wagyu Den, Kip hops on the digital podcast to chat with Food & Wine Magazine's Senior Drinks Editor Prairie Rose.

Prairie has a long and elustrious career working in the wine & cocktail industry. She's earned accolades for her blog & podcast "Bit by a Fox" and is gearing up for her first Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this year! 

We talk with Prairie not only about what to expect in her first trip to Aspen, but what everyone can expect with her panels & seminars she'll be hosting on site in June! Pair that with some tips from party professionals (Kip) & some fun dinosaurs questions too..and you havey yourself a kickass episode! 

Tune in mixologist & cocktail sippers. You'll love this one! 

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On today's episode presented by Wagyu Den & Olympia Rare Foods we chat for a hot minute

• Best Bites of the Week
• Restaurants Worthy of a Road Trip
• New Dinosuar Themed Digs in Denver
• RINO BID removes the Pedestrian Paths
• Best Super Bowl Snacks to Score Points 
• Local Pop Up Deserves Their Flowers

Thats it. We take some baby shots at the Federal Administration running things, but nothing new there


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On today's episode, we sit down with Grant Gingerich, 20 year restauranteur to talk menu costs, service charges & the state of the industry.

Grant is not just a restauranteur, he's a commercial RE owner as well. We have em join us to clear the air around rising costs in the hospitality industry. He has implemented service charges on his menu's/tickets & we talk about how it saved his business. 

We also break down some tax issues in Denver, the rising cost in labor... and of course EGGS.

If you want to know why restaurants are struggling.. we pulled the curtain back today. Tune In! 

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On today's episode presented by Wagyu Den and Olympia Rare Foods, We Recap the Week that Was.

• Best Bites of the Week
• SnowDay Snacking
• Kip's Sunday Funday with a bunch of rockstars
• Lunar New Year Parties Around CO
• Friendly Priced Date Nights (LOCAL)

Tune In on your way to work or what have you.


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On this episode of the podcast, we recap the Beard Foundation's SemiFinalist nominees and the litany of Colorado's representation across a multitude of categories. In addition, we recap Kip's HH program with EatDenver, talking about labor costs, food costs, legislation that has hindered small business growth and how the community can help small business.

Thanks to our sponsor Olympia Rare Foods & Wagyu Den for supplying the restaurant and gourmand community with top tier meats, caviar & truffles. Y'all are the best. 

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On today's episode, Kip has hit the wall but CB ate well in the neighborhood... lets recap a week of eats. Caloric intake is at an all time high as is Kips angst and anger... Enjoy the Travel recap and thoughts on the current state of affairs. 

Also, shoutout the hospitable folk of Alabama. The Early Bird Special hasn't hit this hard in years.

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On today's podcast presented by OLYMPIA RARE FOODS & THE WAGYU DEN, we sit down in the newly renovated location of Cart Driver pizza to talk with Executive Chef Louie Betrus to talk about the long time coming, the return of one of Denver's best eateries.

We talk with Chef Louie about his upbringing (Shout out Jets Pizza) and how he chose the kitchen over the space program. 

Wondering what took so long for CDL to open the doors? we talk with Chef about it... 

Want to know who sits at his Last Supper table? We gotchu...

Tune in to today's episode to hear a great story and some casual ball busting as well.

Shoutout to Oh Hey Creative for helping set up the conversation & to our sponsors for all the snacks! 

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