The No Dishes Podcast

Owner of Little Tibet, Pema Wangchen, joins us this week and shares his harrowing story of escaping through the Himalayan mountains at thirteen years old, his journey to America, and about the persecution and occupation still happening in his home country. The only Tibetian restaurant in the state, they offer homemade dumplings, other Tibetan specialties, and also some Thai and Indian dishes! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

A longstanding Bloomington institution, Crazy Horse is known for its scratch-made food, extensive bourbon selection, and of course, Around the World in Eighty Beers! Owner Ron Stanhouse comes on the podcast to tell us all about it's super cool history, his role in Alley Bar & Upstairs Pub, and his work putting on Taste of Bloomington for decades! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno Chapters 00:00 Preview: How Bloomington Became a Foodie Town 01:09 Meet Ron Stanhouse, Owner of Crazy Horse 02:00 More Than a Bar: Scratch-Made Food & Legendary Staff 03:00 Weekly Specials, Smoked Meats & House-Made Pastrami 04:09 Inside Crazy Horse's 400+ Whiskey Collection 06:30 Ron's Favorite New Whiskey Discoveries 08:24 A Beginner's Guide to Bourbon & Rye 09:59 Whiskey Tasting: Elijah Craig & Barrel Picks 13:44 Exclusive Crazy Horse Barrel Picks 16:09 Around the World in 80 Beers 18:02 How the 80 Beers Challenge Works 19:44 Sponsor Break 20:52 How Ron Became the Owner of Crazy Horse 22:00 The Early Days of Opie Taylor's 23:30 How Upstairs Pub Became a Bloomington Hotspot 25:58 The Story Behind the Alley Bar 28:24 The Team Behind Bloomington's Iconic Bars 30:08 The Historic Crazy Horse Building 31:45 The Story Behind the Antique Bar 34:40 The Famous Cantaloupe Garnish 35:41 Celebrating Scotty, Coach & the Longtime Staff 38:04 Sponsor Break 39:17 Ron's Favorite Crazy Horse Menu Items 41:11 Cheese Sticks & the Underrated Shrimp Po'boy 42:39 Revitalizing Downtown Bloomington 43:53 Helping Bring New Life to Martinsville 46:00 How Downtown Bloomington Has Changed 48:28 The History of Taste of Bloomington 50:26 Why the Original Taste of Bloomington Ended 52:01 Bloomington's Evolution Into a Foodie Town 53:11 Ron's Favorite Restaurant Memories 55:06 Building Community Through BNI 57:02 Final Thoughts & Cheers

Local wines, farm-fresh food, on-site Airbnb's, and so many activities for the entire family, Harvest Moon Winery & Farms is a one stop shop for you and the kids, or for a romantic getaway for you and your significant other. Owners Billy & Dana Williams join us to share their story, what makes Harvest Moon so special, and what lies ahead for them! Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XQzXGCeMp_U?si=B83dhqUSMidRYHJm Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes

Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Lonnie Bedwell is about to be the first person from Indiana to ever summit the highest peak on each continent. Impressive on its own for sure, but Lonnie is also blind. Local non-profit Common Ground Films is capturing his incredible journey and will release a feature-length documentary, Beyond Vision, to share his story of perseverance, inspiration, and determination. Along with Lonnie, Mitch Hannon joins us to talk about Common Ground Films' mission, and we also get a special cameo from Chelsea Sanders! They have an amazing benefit event coming up on November 12th at the Woolery Mill that you can check out here: https://www.commongroundfilms.org/gobeyond Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

What happens when two beloved local restaurants combine forces? You get Pacific Grindz! Mama Duke's Hawaiian BBQ and Pinoy Garden Cafe have a new collab featuring a fusion of Filipino flavor with Hawaiian hospitality that can be found at special events around town. You can also find both of their individual restaurants in College Mall! Join Jordan, Amber Racoma, and Maria St Clair as these longtime friends cut up and have a blast chatting about all of their different endeavors! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Celebrating 30 years this year, Bloomington-based Secretly Group is a leading independent music company comprised of five labels, a distribution arm, and a publishing firm. Founder and Owner Ben Swanson kindly took the time to join us and provide insight on navigating the music industry, the secret to remaining more relevant than ever after three decades, and what exactly goes in to signing new artists. With artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, and Khruangbin, as well as offices in Chicago, LA, New York, and London, this local company truly has a major international impact. Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

As an immigrant from Ecuador, Jose Escobar brought his love for traditional Spanish cuisine to Bloomington back in 2019. Segovia can be found at the Farmer's Market, Taste of Bloomington, and online at segoviafood.com for catering orders. They feature all kinds of paellas, ceviches, and platters that are sure to please the entire family! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Everyone's favorite vegan/vegetarian food truck is opening a brick-and-mortar location! Nicole Schonemann and Leah Wolfe fill us in on what to expect at the new store in the old Small Favors spot, new and exciting menu additions, and why it's so important for everyone to reduce their meat consumption. Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Striving to create a more holistic and balanced agricultural system, Seven Ridges Farm grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, delivering them to appreciative customers throughout the region through their CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Learn about Jon Klulow's passion for his family farm, his stints at Tallent and Truffles, and how they're constantly experimenting with growing new, and exotic varieties! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

In an episode that goes far beyond food, Dr. Virginia Githiri tells us how she built her popcorn empire, Popkorn! Kernels with a Twist, but also doles out incredible life advice throughout our conversation. Be sure to check them out at their new location at Colstone Square, right by Gable's Bagels and Little Italy Market! You can also order online for pick up or delivery at popkorntwist.com Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno