In this episode, Brandon Karpeles is joined by Foise, the chef behind Fork & Coin and a co-founder of the Chicago Bitcoin Collective. They discuss the journey of building a physical Bitcoin hub in Chicago, taking over a commercial space, and creating a restaurant that bridges the gap between "normie" foodies and hardcore Bitcoiners.

They dive into the challenges and triumphs of sourcing ingredients locally using Bitcoin, highlighting the importance of decentralized supply chains and building a true circular economy.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Chicago Bitcoin Collective: How six Bitcoiners came together to purchase a building and build a physical space and restaurant in Chicago.
• Fork & Coin: Foise’s vision for the restaurant, serving Asian-inspired pub food in an open-kitchen setting, and using the space to naturally introduce Bitcoin to the local community.
• The Bitcoin Supper Club: Plans for an exclusive, interactive supper club style membership with standing mix-and-mingle dining events.
• Decentralized Supply Chains: The effort to source quality ingredients using Bitcoin, featuring vendors like Sats Oil, Brass Family Farms, and Rev Hodl.
• The Circular Economy in Practice: Why businesses need to transact directly in Bitcoin, the goal to use compostable and non-toxic kitchenware, and even how the collective pays their AT&T internet bill in Bitcoin.

Connect with Foise, Fork & Coin, & the Chicago Bitcoin Collective:

• Contact: Chicago Bitcoin Collective / Fork & Coin
• https://www.chicagobitcoincollective.com/
• https://x.com/ChiBTCollective
• https://www.forkandcoin.com/

Connect with Brandon & Sovreign:

• Website: sovreign.io
• LinkedIn: Brandon Karpeles
• Nostr: @plebiAnon
• X: @sovreignX