Alice Jun of Hana Makgeolli sits down with Thomas and Mary as she shares her expertise in Korean spirits. She recounts her beautiful journey of how home brewing in college has now turned into Hana, gives us some of her favorite food and Makgeolli pairings, and speaks to where the sool category is headed in the future. https://www.hanamakgeolli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hanamakgeolli Hosts: Thomas Oh & Mary Howard Producers: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Andrew Lim Music created by At...
On this episode, Thomas and Andy sit down with Tim Tierney & Danny Shapiro of Joiners Podcast. They shed some light into their backgrounds, the journey they’ve been on with their podcast, and we discuss some favorite spots in the city. https://www.joinerspodcast.com/ https://stockmfgco.com/ https://www.scofflawchicago.com/ https://www.slipperyslopechicago.com/ https://www.heavyfeatherchicago.com/ https://www.outsidevoiceswine.com/ https://www.themoonlighterchicago.com/ Hosts: Thomas Oh ...
Lorraine Nguyen of Impact Culinary sits down with Anjoleen and Mary. She shares her journey through restaurants, pop-ups and how it led her to the Hatchery. She now works to help young adults understand their potential and grow through Impact's free culinary education. https://www.impactculinary.org/ https://thehatcherychicago.org/ Hosts: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Mary Howard Producers: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Written & Pe...
On this episode, Thomas and Anjoleen sit and chat with Ed Marszewski about his unique upbringing and his journey to building community and entrepreneurship. Ed shares about his upcoming projects and The Buddy System including Stock Journal and his new cannabis magazine. He shares with us the vision of a collective spirit to help others and launch ideas with a core value of inclusivity. https://marz.beer/ https://coprosperity.org/ https://the-buddy-system.com/ https://www.kimskichicago.net/ ...
On this episode, Mary and Anjoleen sit down with Jack Joseph of RMBR, formerly known as Komunity Kombucha. He shares the joys and challenges of growing a small business, the importance of relationships within your community, and his mission to reimagine beverages in social settings. https://www.drinkrmbr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drinkrmbr Hosts: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Mary Howard Producers: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Dav...
On this episode, Thomas and Anjoleen sit down with Lily Wang and Joe Briglio of Nine Bar. They share about what led them to open Nine Bar and their transition from bartenders to owners, as they create a space for the community and stay true to themselves. https://www.ninebarchicago.com/ Hosts: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Thomas Oh Producers: Andrew Lim & Mary Howard Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley
On this episode, Thomas and Andy sit down with Zach Engel of Galit. We learn about the core values and principles that drive Galit and how it’s lived out through transparency and openness to educate their staff. We discuss the importance of working in different environments and the value of being well rounded in your skillset as a business owner. https://www.galitrestaurant.com/ Hosts: Thomas Oh & Andrew Lim Producers: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Mary Howard Music created by Atmosp...
On this episode, Anjoleen and Mary sit down with Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery. They discuss the challenge of being both an artist and entrepreneur. She explains the beauty of the ceramics process and how it creates works that are one of a kind. Danielle shares how learning about her culture and history has guided her through her path to self-discovery. https://monsoonpottery.com/ Hosts: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Mary Howard Producers: Thomas Oh & Andrew Lim Music created...
On this episode, Andy and Mary sit down with Margaret Pak of Thattu for an incredibly heartfelt conversation about Margaret’s journey and process to the kitchen. It was a reminder to all of us about how much cooking can bring us joy but also pain through the memories we have of the food we grew up with. We dive deep into the cuisine of Kerala and learn about the journey both Margaret and Vinod took before opening their first restaurant here in Chicago. https://thattu.com/ Hosts: Andrew Lim ...
On this episode, Thomas and Andy sit down with Dario Monni of Tortello Pastificio. We learn about his passion and obsession for sourcing quality ingredients. And he shares with us the importance of preserving his culture and bringing a piece of home to Chicago. https://www.tortellopasta.com/ Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh Producers: Mary Howard & Anjoleen San Nicolas Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley
The team sits down together for a group conversation looking back on the year full of travel, highlights, and blind taste each other on the Pepsi vs Coke challenge to see if we can identify which is which. We discuss our recent travel to South Korea and Japan, our summer bash at PERILLA hosting a celebration of AANHPI Excellence in the restaurant industry and community, and share a little insight on whats to come for each of us. Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Wri...
Kirstin and Xavier Alexander of Metric Coffee and Brite Donuts and Baked Goods sit down with Mary and Thomas on this episode. They share with us how they navigate parenthood and being business owners, investing not only in their company but also their people, and their upcoming venture in Avondale. https://metriccoffee.com/ https://enjoybrite.com/ @metriccoffee @enjoybrite Hosts: Mary Howard & Thomas Oh Producers: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Andrew Lim Music created by Atmosphere Produc...
John Manion hangs out with Andy and Thomas on this episode. They chat about the opening of his upcoming restaurant Brasero, the importance of staying inspired through travel and exploration, and keys to cooking the perfect ribeye. elchechicago.com braserochicago.com @juanmanjuan @elchechicago @braserochicago Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh Producers: Mary Howard & Anjoleen San Nicolas Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Written & Performed by Sean "Slug"...
Steve Morgan of The Sorting Table and Champagne Happy Hour sits down with Andy and Thomas on this episode. He gives us a deeper dive into the industry, demystifies wine, and shares his tips on pairing wine with food. www.champagnehappyhour.com www.thesortingtable.com @morgansteve2.0 @thesortingtable Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh Producers: Mary Howard & Anjoleen San Nicolas Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Dal...
Carrie May of Chicago AF and Brave Recovery Coaching sits down with Anjoleen and Thomas on this episode. She shares her journey through sobriety and how it inspired her to foster new connections. Carrie shares the importance of building a safe space and a fun-focused community. www.braverecoverycoaching.com www.chicagoafcommunity.com @braverecoverycoaching @chicagoafcommunity Hosts: Anjoleen & Thomas Producers: Mary & Andy Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis...
Zubair Mohajir of Wazwan and The Coach House joins us on this episode. He shares with us his journey where he took bold and courageous steps to pursue a dream in a stage of uncertainty. Zubair sheds light on South Indian cuisine and shares with us his mission to teach history through his food unapologetically. https://www.lilac-tiger-chicago.com/ https://www.exploretock.com/wazwanchicago @zubairmohajir @wazwanchicago @lilactigerchi @coachhousechi Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh Producers:...
On this episode, we sit with Annie Xiang of Volition Tea. She shares her journey and transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. We discuss Volition Tea’s mission to create a more transparent and sustainable future for single origin tea and debunk common misconceptions surrounding one of the world’s oldest beverages. https://www.volitiontea.com/ @volitionteaco Hosts: Anjoleen & Mary Producers: Thomas & Andy Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Written ...
Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe and Pilot Light sits down with Andy and Thomas on this episode. We discuss his speech at this year’s Welcome Conference and his upcoming cookbook release as he shares his heart for community and his connection to Lula from his first day in Chicago. @lulacafe @jasonhammel https://www.jasonhammel.com/ https://www.lulacafe.com/ https://pilotlightchefs.org/ Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh Producers: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Mary Howard Music cre...
In this episode, we give you a quick introduction to who we are, we discuss how ‘en process’ started, the show ‘Alone’, and what we wish customers knew about dining at restaurants. Music created by Atmosphere Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley