From a food pantry to a community garden to cooking programs and a tool share program, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard "works to increase access to healthy food in ways that cultivate dignity, agency, and community." President and CEO Megan Betz joins us and breaks down how they pull off all these amazing programs with limited resources, as well as fills us in on the upcoming "Chilly Cook Off" they're running as part of Freezefest!   Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314   Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes   Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Nestled in the old Restaurant Tallent space on Walnut, Cup & Kettle Tea Company has established itself over the past XXX years as Bloomington's go-to spot for unique tea blends to suit any mood or occasion. Owner Jessica Messmer joins us and we dive into their recent foray into perfumerie, their in-store food offerings, and what motivated her to open a tea shop to begin with.   Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314   Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes   Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Whether you've watched the pizza race on the big screen at Assembly Hall, or have just devoured one of their delicious calzones, odds are you're well aware of Bucceto's. Owner Paulie Heilbrunn and GM Adam Cornett join us on the podcast to cover the difference between Bucceto's and Puccini's, their partnership with IU Athletics, and what it is that makes their pizza, pasta, and desserts stand out with so much flavor! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314   Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes   Original theme song by Lew Bruno

For quite some time the Westside of Bloomington has been devoid of a local ice cream shop but no longer! Ale's Ice Cream shop has stepped in to fill the void with their creative ice cream flavors (tequila anyone?!?) and a hot food menu featuring unique offerings like crepes, elote noodles, and chicharrones. Owner Alejandrina Spaulding shares her inspiration from her trips to Mexico and "talks shop" with Jordan as they discuss all things ice cream!

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From Tyler Childers to Mac Miller to John "Cougar" Mellencamp, the Bluebird has had no shortage of music superstars grace its stage over the years. Owner Dave Kubiak joins us on the podcast and answers all of the burning questions: What goes into booking major acts? How did he become owner of Bloomington's most beloved music venue? Did Ying Yang Twins really request 50 wings upon arrival? You know, the important stuff! We also get to talk about Taste of Bloomington and a ton of other fun stuff!   Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314   Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes   Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Tucked off the bypass on the northside of town is the One World Kitchen Share, serving as the home base for many of your favorite food trucks and so much more. From Lost Farm Meal Service, to the Chocolate Moose, to Pizza X, many brick and mortar restaurants also rely on the Kitchen Share services to feed their operation. It's all ran by General Manager Jay Burton who spills the beans on how it's goal isn't to be profitable, the businesses they've helped springboard to bigger and better things, and how it's possible for so many local businesses to operate out of the same space.   Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314   Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes   Original theme song by Lew Bruno

A longtime Kirkwood staple, FARMbloomington was on the forefront of the farm-to-table movement many years ago. Despite being entrenched as a Bloomington institution, FARM is keeping their foot on the gas and are innovating constantly like a newer restaurant trying to make a name for themselves. Chef Daniel Orr joins us with their Chef De Cuisine, Chantel Adcock, and they share all about their experiences coming up in the industry, their upcoming Thanksgiving specials, new menus, and what makes their FARMfries so special!

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In July of 2022, Cardinal Stage, Bloomington Playwrights Project, & Pigasus Institute joined forces to create Constellation Stage & Screen, with a mission of bringing world class theater and film to the Bloomington community.  Artistic Director Chad Rabinovitz joins us and walks us through why the merger happened, reflects on the decision now that a couple of years have passed, fills us in on all the current and upcoming Constellation productions, and we even get to learn about his freeze dried candy empire! How will they make people fly in their upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz at the Buskirk? Is the triple dipper at Chili's the peak culinary achievement of mankind? How do you make a candy pneumatic tube system? All this and more on the latest episode of No Dishes!

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A night out in Bloomington isn't complete without a hot slice of 'za from Rockits Famous Pizza. This North Walnut staple has been feeding late night crowds of hungry college students and locals alike since the 90's. Owner Marian Casanova joins us with her son, Mathias Brandt, to talk all things Rockits!

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Long gone is the much beloved Function Brewing, but also gone is the original Metal Works Brewing that replaced it as part of the Endeavor/WOW group. Now on 6th street, just east of the Square, is Metal Works Brewing under its new ownership with a revived focus on great beer, delicious eats, and community involvement. Owner Adam Sulinski joins the podcast with Executive Chef Jason Tait and they let us know why they decided to keep the brand despite it's initially less-than-favorable reputation, their passion for scratch food, and why they closed for their first week just to do a floor-to-ceiling deep clean of the space.

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