SideDish Longmont

You think there’s no nightlife in Longmont today? Ha! This week Annie and Brady are joined by Erik Mason - Curator of History at the Longmont Museum - who reminds us how good we have it. That’s right, we get to the bottom of those “no cruising” signs on Main street. We also talk turkey, or, more specifically we talk about restless nights and the souls of a million deceased poultry. Or… poultry-gei...

Annie and Brady talk dating with a couple of locals, Dusti and Zach. We can't say that they're experts, but they do seem to have more experience than they want. Join us to learn why the library is the perfect spot for a date and to hear some (extremely) strained metaphors about seeds, tomatoes, and dating. Oh, and one of them is single - maybe you're a match? Listen to learn more... just, like, do...

But not a buck short! An episode so good it took Annie and Brady two trips to the studio to get it recorded. Obviously this was because of our commitment to quality and not because we're tech dummies. Ahem... anyway, we're just elated that Sarah Welle came back for our redo. Sarah is the co-founder of Colorado Crafted - a company that curates Colorado products into giftable experiences. She's also...

Annie and Brady are joined by Heidi Quince from Simply Bulk Market . Heidi is a wonderful, soft spoken soul who truly believes in doing good. Join us as she shares her vision for zero waste and healthy community. Oh, and she shares what the most popular item at the bulk store is - it caught us both off guard! Other mentions: Sonic   St. Nix Collectibles, Toys, and Antiques   Thanks to An...

New year, new format, new guests! And, we’ve got to say that the guests are really the standout “new” feature. This week, Annie and Brady are joined by WORLD CLASS athletes (and incidentally, Longmont residents) Sage Hurta and Alicia Monson - professional runners with the On Athletics Club . How did we wind up with a couple of world class athletes on our pokey little podcast? We have no idea - but...

Happy New Year! This week, the SideDish crew actually gets the scoop on some REAL news. That’s right, a real journalistic first for the SideDish crew… but mostly because it’s ABOUT the Sidedish crew. They also spend some time dodging controversy and then, oddly, spend even more time talking about controversial downtown developments. So tune in this week for news and drama about Longmont, Colorado!...

City of Longmont Transportation Planning Manager, Phil Greenwald, joins the show for this discussion of parking, traffic and new developments.  Get a cup of hot cocoa and tuck into this warm and cozy extra long discussion of urban planning.  Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

Annie and Eric reminisce about old restaurants in Longmont while Scrooge Brady has a mild cast of holiday angst Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

Brady and Eric catch up about Thanksgiving and discuss all the holiday events in town Mentions include: Winter Passport resQ Coffee Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

Annie, Brady and Eric are back!  They discuss Thanksgiving plans, new restaurants, construction on Sunset Street, Creative Framing's move and a Pizza Hut Opening. Mentions include: Kuper Wine Bar Tiffins India Cafe Urban Field Creative Framing Pizza Hut Winter Passport Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for &qu...

The trio is back.  Brady, Eric and Annie discuss the odd renderings of the new hotel proposed downtown, some new restaurants and the challenging aspects of combining restaurant menus.  Please note:  This episode contains Eric's special rant agains tea.  A special notice for the tea drinker listeners. Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro Send Off Music Than...

Go out and vote people.  The trio takes the week off but look for fun restaurant rumors next week! Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

Annie, Brady and Eric discuss getting ready for Halloween, the new wine bar, Brady's night out,  the opening of Tiffins, and Annie's secret listener email account, where she apparently receives private gifts.    Thanks for listening Mentions include: Kuper Wine Bar Tiffins India Cafe La Vita Bella Restaurant Urban Field Halloween Parade Miracle on 4th - Holiday Market Thanks to Andy Eppl...

The trio is back after a week off.  Eric pontificates about traveling in rural America.  Annie discusses Longmont Food Week, new restaurants and a development project that went off the planning log after we spoke of it.  Coincidence?  Thanks for listening Mentions include: Altitude Village Longmont Restaurant Week Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro Send Off M...

Annie, Eric, and Brady discuss pumpkin festivals (terror in the corn maze), Pumpkin Spice Nitro from Left Hand Brewing and the Longmont High School Band celebrating 100 years!  In the events, the group talks about Restaurant Week, Dia de los Muertos, and a new athletic venue and lifestyle development called Altitude Village. Mentions include: Dia de los Muertos Crumbl Cookies - October 13 IMax Lov...

The trio celebrates three years of being a podcast today and reflects on why Longmont is a great place to live.   Thank you for listening! Mentions include: Food Truck Fiesta - Latino Chamber Oktoberfest Bibi's Chamoy Tiffin's The Post Boulder County Trails City of Longmont Trails City of Longmont Bicycle trails & Map Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as ou...

Brady, Annie and Eric discuss their experience at the Kava Bar and efforts to get a food truck park in town.   You don't want to miss the rant on Zucchini - the official "trash vegetable" of the SideDish podcast. Mentions include: Colorado Mountain Kava Events Food Truck Fiesta - Latino Chamber - September 24th Oktoberfest Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain "...

Teaser for this week's episode.  Brady, Annie, and Eric venture to get Kava.  We'll have amazing deets on the next SideDish.

Tony Chacon, Redevelopment Manager for the City of Longmont is back and the trio is enthused to discuss new developments at the sugar mill, lower downtown, and the river corridor.  Buckle your seatbelts as Brady and Annie do a deep dive in street configurations and directions.    Pratt Parkway and Boston will never be the same Mentions include: CapRock - Jack Rabbit Hill Farm Kenny's Tavern C...

The trio/entourage/gaggle discusses Unity in the Community, South Main addresses, and developments at the new transit station.  Plus the group discusses Copper Sky Distillery's new location and the closing of an iconic dinner theatre in Boulder. Mentions include: Copper Sky Distillery Guitars Etc. Events Food Truck Fiesta - Latino Chamber - September 24th Oktoberfest Thanks to Andy Eppler for...

The trio is joined by Luke and Emily Kunselman, co-founders of Quarters Bar and Arcade.  Quarters offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a unique array of games to play — including the popular skeeball! Mentions include: Quarters Bar and Arcade East Moon Asian Bistro Old Chicago development Home Depot Casa Bonita Events Unity in the Community - August 26 Food Truck Fiesta - Latino Chambe...

Annie, Brady, and Eric discuss the mysterious pay phone in Longmont.  Where is it?  Write sidedishlongmont@gmail.com if you know.  Other topics include the Denver Beer Spa, walkability in Longmont, the closing of Royal Wok, and the start of another school year. Mentions include: JDs Delights Denver Beer Spa Royal Wok East Moon Asian Bistro Jennifer Giles - Jeopardy legend at Columbine Elementary E...

The trio discusses plums and Annie's optimistic belief in nature's consistency, words to avoid, a new pop up store, the Friends Experience in Denver, old bagel shops, and developments at the former Old Chicago location. Thankfully we have a guest this week.  Saving Annie, Eric and Brady from totally ranting about nothing are guests from the new LoCol Theatre.  Matt and Heidi Cunningham,...

Without a guest, the gang goes down the dangerous road of riffing on major league baseball rules,  golf courses, and sports that are growing in audience.  Longmont news includes the renovations going on at the Old Chicago restaurant location, Splish Splash (pastry shop?) coming to Main Street, Landline Doughnuts awing and signage, The Honey Shack, Morocan Rugs and Gifts, Fettle & Fire, the re-...

In the Buzz around town, the trio discusses a new Indian Restaurant, Noodles's drive through plans, renovation of 350, 356 and 356 1/2 Main Street, and a Food Truck Fiesta coming to Roosevelt Park in September Thanks for listening and please reach out if you have any idea why traffic is so loud in Longmont - sidedishlongmont@gmail.com Mentions Indian Bites Noodles and Company 350, 356 and 356...