SideDish Longmont

Mike likes two things: coffee and bikes. Or rather, Mike is manic about coffee and bikes. In fact, Mike is SO obsessed with coffee there was almost no time to talk about bikes. We cover the business of good beans: ethical sourcing, natural vs washed, roasting, and more. And, we cover how to enjoy those fancy beans without pretense: how to brew good coffee at home, why some beans are “oily,” washed...

New coffee, old rocks, Longmont's pimp new ride, courts a'plenty, and alllll the events this weekend! It's the buzzy-buzz. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Longmont Political intrigue (kinda),  multi-use path news, Coffman Street progress, talk of Juniper Goods, and Panda Bandits. Also, we’ve both been sick. Like, super sick. This year, it feels like nobody has been spared. But, we’re better now and ready for your ears. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Do you know where the oldest house in Longmont lives? We do! Well, we do now - Elizabeth told us. She also told us about the oldest, continuously running restaurant. And, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. For someone who hasn’t been in Longmont all that long, she knows a TON of history. Oh! And she wants your old photos. Like - have you got some pics from the 90s sitting around? Yeah, the museum...

Annie has her voice back. Well, kinda. We've also got rogue new, illegal signs, new species, new restaurants, businesses closing AND opening, and kids coordinating with cotton candy. It's all here! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

This Buzz episode is literally a week old, but better late than never, right? Especially on this snowy post-election day. Hopefully, you can cozy up with some hot cocoa, take your mind off election results, and indulge in our favorite topic…. the Longmont hot goss! Restaurants, a new Longmont news source, rumors. Enjoy. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

This is just an interview, and it’s a real Phil-a-buster! … Like, we’ve got Phil and it’s a real buster! (OK, OK, sorry. But, I am gonna do it again…) So what do we get Phil to talk about? Well, the list includes: bus rapid transit, the Coffman corridor improvements, changes to the 119/Hover intersection, the bike path to Boulder, ThE tRaIn!, Hwy 66 (and induced demand), the transit depot, bike la...

This episode is just the rumor mill! And boy oh boy, Annie is full of them *cough traderjoes??? cough*. We also talk about international grocery, food trucks, and a whole lot more. Like the format change? Send us an email. Hate the format change? Send us an email. Bored? Send us an email. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com that’s the email.

(First, apologies for the sound issues at the beginning... it gets better, promise.) You ever ask yourself, “Self, how do I meet people?” If you do, you’re not alone, though you’re kind of a weirdo for saying “Self,” like that. Sorry, we didn’t mean to call you out. It’s OK, weirder things. Anyway, lots of people struggle to find new people to talk to. Social groups tend to gather around a hobby o...

Y ou know… like the tool (a scythe is basically a long handle with a curved blade at the end). Scythes were like the very first lawn mower. You swing that curved blade parallel to the earth, and voila, grass haircut . Scythes dominated for THOUSANDS of years. Then I guess at some point this really grim dude stole all of them and we had to start making ACTUAL lawnmowers. I don’t know how it all wen...

We're attempting a portmanteau, you know, where you smash a couple of words together. What do you think? The idea is that we take “buzz,” like our buzz around town, and then we pair it with “cut,” because we’ve cut out the buzz and it is now a standalone episode for your enjoyment. That’s right, this is just buzz  - no interview. And we think BUZZCUT is very appropriate because our special gue...

Today we’re joined by the upstairs neighbors! Or, maybe they’re like the landlords or something? Whatever, I’ll think about it. Anyway, if you don’t know, we record every (other) week (or so) from the basement of Longmont Public Media . And before we skulk off to the cellar (where the podcast studio lives) we often bump into Sergio Angeles and/or Nathan Venzara - who are the Executive Director and...

Is that what we’ve come to? I mean, it’s just the two of us, hanging out in a basement… talking about body service? I guess so, Yeah. But, where else are you going to get updates on Winchell’s? And yeah, there’s actually news on Winchell’s. Real news. Hand on heart. Actually, there’s kind of a lot of news. We can even report that Longmont’s version of Old Faithful has gone off this year. What does...

Wait, vintage? Are we talking about wine, reading glasses… or about some kinda neo-retro fashion? All of it (obviously) plus a lot of coffee talk. Weird mix, you say? Well, todays’ guest, Emily Luebcke, can sum it up in two words, “Juniper Goods.” Juniper Goods is her soon-to-open clothing boutique / coffee shop / wine bar / community space. Yeah, it’s going to be all of those things. We thought i...

We're joined once again by Naomi of Longmont Dish . You know, the local Instagram account that dishes about dishes... and that means TONS of restaurant talk! We love having her on the show because she's got the deep cut on every menu in town, including tips on customizing your cocktails. Tune in to learn who's got the best food and who's got the worst tortilla chips! Thanks to Andy...

Quick PSA here on the many things happening for the Fourth of July this year: where to watch fireworks (note: NOT atop goose eggs), the drone show, and the new Concert in the Park location! Tune in for the tips!

Lance is the owner and co-founder of many "F" keys - some you may recognize from your home computer. Most notably, this includes F9 which also happens to be his architecture firm with a focus on sustainable living, which is he started right here in Longmont. Lance also claims multiple pages of Google results, though we forgot to ask how many of those he owns or founded. On top of that, h...

Hey all! We were all excited to have Beau Raffensperger on the show today ahead of opening his new restaurant, The Den on Eleventh . Buuttt.... would you believe he's super busy what with the restaurant officially opening this Monday (June 10)? Anyway, it's Annie and Brady and actually we've got a heap of things happening around town. Heaps. Even some listener mail. Oh, and if YOU have...

Today we are joined by Giovanni Leone and Zach Nassar, a couple of the main players in Johnson's Station, a COMPLETE renovation and repurposing of that crazy old gas station in Prospect. This one almost feels like some kind of SEO effort... in addition to Prospect, we talk rooftop bars, pickleball, outdoor drinks, and summer concerts. We also speculate as to why Jack Kerouac needed a nap when...

(Sorry for dropping this one late, folks! Life...) Cassie lives believes in being "a pink house in a sea of blah." So, she lives in a pink house, and she works as a graphic designer under the banner of Pink House Design. She's a warm, fun human. She's an avid dog lover with an interesting work history. Also got an interesting work history. Completely unrelated - did you know ther...

The Balcoms are about to open TWO stalls at the new food hall in Longmont, which will take them to three unique menus in Boulder County. Today, they tell us how they got to the point where they could be so ambitious. It's a wild ride that starts with a young man who hates school and a young woman with an enthusiasm for cooking shows and food magazines. Their story winds through fine dining and...

Our biggest crowd yet! We had a really great time seeing everyone as we talked about eels fighting crustaceans, ebikes, and the state of public schools. We were even joined by Dryland owner, Nels Wroe, who has the best shirts and puns we have ever experienced. Pure legend. And, there's a bit of an ambush at the end... Grab a drink and tune in! (Oh, but not if you're at work or driving or a...

Join us for a live recording event at Dryland Distillers on April 4 at 5:30 PM!! Today we are joined by Shakeel Dalal of LAUNCH: Longmont Housing - a local coalition focused on housing. Well, housing, affordability, sustainability, environmental impact... Like, a holistic approach to housing and community. It doesn't have to be scary! Before all that, though, we talk Longmont. You know, restau...

Today, Annie and Brady talk business news in Longmont! Boy, we really need to do some kind of roundup, because there's a heap of openings, closings, and sales. About those openings, we've also got Chef Larry who is currently building out Red Cedar Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant on Main. He's set to open in the next few months, and I can tell you after our chat we left hungry. Thank...

Note: Next LIVE recording is April 4 at Dryland Distillery! It's another episode dedicated to Longmont (mostly). Some said it couldn't be done! Other's said it shouldn't be done! Well, they did it. Today, Annie and Brady are joined by a large black curtain that seems to confuse them both. They also offer the latest on Winchell's, and little "irrational" humor (as this...