On the latest episode of No Dishes, Bill Oliver joins us to discuss how Indiana's oldest winery, Oliver Winery, has grown so much over it's 50 plus year history that it's now one of the 30 largest wineries in the US. Vice President of Operations Pete Batule also joins to fill us in on how they meet demand, scale without sacrificing quality, and how they develop new wines to enter the market. Bill has countless stories from the early years with his dad, how they became one of the first employee owned wineries, and of course we chat hot air balloons! Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

It takes a village to run one of Bloomington's most beloved iconic restaurants, Buffa Louies. While Ed is certainly the face of the business, Nancy Baldwin and James Douglas are two of the longstanding cogs behind its success. From personnel to menu development, to marketing, they do it all! We chat wings, of course, the Mendoza burger, watching the Natty at Buffa Louies, James' former pro MMA career, and so much more! Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

THIS SATURDAY, you don't want to miss 100 Cooks Who Care at the Monroe County Convention Center! All funds raised this year are going to Big Brothers Big Sisters and New Hope for Families. BBBS CEO Jennifer Cook-Quick joins us alongside New Hope Executive Director Emily Pike as we dress up, chat about this year's theme and cheaper-than-ever tickets, and about their great causes! You can purchase tickets here: https://bloomington.100cookswhocare.com/event-tickets

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Original theme song by Lew Bruno

From the silos in Orleans, to the roof of Bear Hardware in Brown County, to numerous murals around Bloomington, local artist Adam Long has made his mark all over Southern Indiana. Hear his unconventional path to get to where he is today, why it was so important for him to support Bonafide Bites at the No Dishes Happy hour tonight, and the unique story of how his parents settled in Bloomington. Adam is an incredibly passionate individual and we're confident you'll be enthralled by our conversion with him as we were!

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Our next No Dishes Happy Hour event is coming up on Tuesday February 10th, 4:30-6:30, at the Ivy! We've partnered with Bonafide Bites to offer an incredible menu for this exclusive event with limited tickets available. In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Sam & Josh from Bonafide Bites to delve into what they'll be offering, why they wanted to partner after attending our first Happy Hour event, and what separates them from other catering services in town. Amazing local artist Adam Long will be there doing live art demos and incredibly talented local musician Charlie Jesseph will be performing an acoustic set. We initially had only 70 tickets available, but after quickly almost selling out, we've up'ed it to 85. This event will sell out so don't hesitate and get your tickets today!

Tickets: https://nodisheshappyhour.eventbrite.com

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Biz fries, IU games, and a history dating back to 1927, Nick's English Hut is the epitome of a Bloomington institution. Gregg "Rags" Rago started in the kitchen at 19 years old back in 1978 and has worked his way up through the ranks to his current role as owner of this beloved establishment. He catches us up on the history of the beloved fries, Osteria Rago, and what lies ahead for this local gem.

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Comfort food for the soul, Patti Jo's offers up food just like your Gam Gam used to make. Owner Steve Washel fills us in on how he keeps prices so affordable, how many of the items use his mom's recipes, their free parking, and how quitting drinking led to him opening up his shop honoring his ninety-two year old mother.

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A beloved Bloomington icon resurrected, Darn Good Soup has been brought back at the Chocolate Moose, seven days a week, 11 am- 8 pm. The founder of Darn Good Soup, Nels Boerner, joins us alongside the new owner Pat East and we get to dive into what made DGS garner such a cult following, how Nels came up with the recipes, why it closed, and what the future holds. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes

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Indiana's largest independent bookstore, Morgenstern Books is a revival of a beloved local bookstore from the 90s. Owner Jenna Bowman joins us with Marketing Director Jenn Christy and they fill us in on all of their awesome events, cafe offerings, and what else you can expect to find when you visit. We also dive into Jenna's background and Jenn's illustrious music and swimming careers!

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From covering local government, to strengthening housing security in our community, the BSquare Bulletin and Heading Home are both integral parts of our community in their own unique ways. Dave Askins started the BSquare initially to cover the ins-and-outs of our local government meeting but has recently expanded his coverage to include so much more. Mary Morgan is the Executive Director of Heading Home where she spearheads their efforts to decrease homelessness in Monroe and surrounding counties. This powerhouse couple is also known for their dining out endeavors, so of course we chat about all their favorite local spots in town! Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno