Stoned Appetit

On this episode of #Stoned Appetit we sit down with Marketing Manager Nikki Kujawski, of Stillwater Edible brand. I sit down with Nikki to talk about their recently dropped their "quick-release" dissolvable powder with CBD & THC ingredients. We talk about all things edibles, then dive into the best ways to mix Stillwater with your every day recipes, and conclude with our regular stupidty. Without...

On this week's episode of #StonedAppetit, the guys sit down with Chef Tajahi Cooke, the genius running the Bruto Advocacy Kitchen with Kelly Whitaker. We sit down with Chef Taj to talk about all the things going on in society today, from Covid closing our restaurants to the civil unrest in the streets. And as he said best, what better way to get to know someone, than to sit down and talk over food...

Veritas Fine Cannabis Co-Founder Mike Liebowitz and Marketing Manager John Spatafora (sp) join me on the podcast to talk about their Luxury Cannabis operation. We talk about how Veritas got started, how they’ve grown their brand, company, and what they have planned for the future. Why they were voted a top cannabis grower in Colorado, how they got involved with the Cookies Enterprise out of Califo...

On this week’s episode, we throw it back to an episode we did back in March, with Drew Watson, Founder of @hopsandpiedenver and @berkeleydonuts… We recorded this right as there were launching the Berkeley Donut concept, and we hadn’t released it cuz the world ended the following week.. Anyways, we talk to Drew about how he & Leah opened up Hops N Pie after tiring out of the fine-dining scene in Ca...

On the first episode of the second season, Kip & CB sit down with the man, the myth, the legend: RIcardo Baca. Ricardo is a native to CO, and a long time activist of fighting the good fight, and standing up against the powers that be. We talk with Ricardo about his tenure with the Denver Post, the growing cannabis industry, and his new agency The Grasslands Company, which helps companies in MMJ &...

On this week's episode of #QuarantineChronicles, Kip sat down with friend of the program David Ruin, who runs the Denver foodie account @MileHighBites.. Kip & David start the party talking about David's side gig, working with the Denver Food scene to help spread the good word of local restauranteurs. Growing up a son of a chef, he actually gets to use the term foodie how he pleases.. and after tal...

We have a new episode (and last of the week) of #QuarantineChronicles... on this episode Kip sits down with Scott, Dustin & Ethan from @LunchesForClinicians.. these cats decided to use this quarantine and their spare time to find a way to help the community. We talk about how the guys became friends, how they came up with the ideas, all the cities around the country participating.. and the hilario...

On today's episode of #QuarantineChronicles we sit down with JBF nominated chef, Kelly Whitaker, to talk about how the pandemic has hit his team & restaurants. Just 6 months after getting the nod from Bon Appetit as one of the Top 10 Hottest restaurants in the country, Kelly has had to shut his doors to Wolfs Tailor, Basta (Boulder) & Bruto... while only being able to serve his friends, family & p...

On today's episode of #QuarantineChronicles brought to you by Stoned Appetit, we jump on a zoom with Chef Alon Shaya of Safta & Saba restaurant. Chef is currently working from his home in NOLA and called in to talk about the current situations in both of his cities. Sadly, with the recent pandemic, he has closed his operations in New Orleans, but is doing his part to keep people fed on dank eats....

On today's episode of #QuarantineChronicles by Stoned Appetit is a great one. We sit down with Chef Mario Vega of Lakehouse Tavern & Kitchen in Littleton. Mario & his team opened their digs in January right before the pandemic landed in the states. We talk about the crazy circumstances, pivoting his original business model to a takeout & drive thru spot, and his excellent fried chicken. This resta...

On today's episode of Stoned Appetit's #QuarantineChronicles Kip sits down with Chef Paul Reilly while he is in the middle of baking bread. Light hearted, fun, insightful.. see how chefs who have had to close the kitchen, are coping thru this pandemic... The guys chat it up over casual stupidity, talking about life, food & the new thing we call the norm. We talk about his restaurants, Coperta and...

On today's episode of #QuarantineChronicles, we jump on Zoom to chat with Chef & Proprietor Caroline Glover, to discuss how the pandemic has effected not only her digs, but their whole food hall. We talk with Caroline about the pivot from dine-in to takeout. We talk about how Stanley Market was on the forefront of proactive planning... and how to navigate the uncertain times and ever changing laws...

On today's episode of #QuarantineChronicles, we sit down with italian chef Andrea Frizzi to talk about the recent situations in our community. Frizzi owns il Posto italian & Vero pizza both located in the RiNo neighborhood in Denver. We chop it up about getting sauced at home, how we can help the small businesses out & the new amendments that have allowed IP to sell booze too. Frizzi is a dear fri...

On our new episode, in our new series.. we will be speaking (virtually) with our friends in the restaurant industry across the Denver metro area. Our first guest, JBF semi-finalist Chef Tommy Lee, proprietor of Hop Alley Restaurants and the two dankest ramen digs in town, Uncle Restaurant. We talk with Tommy about how the citywide shut down has effected business, how his team is making a pivot to...

On this week's episode, we're back from the week of nightmare last week that caused the states to shut down (IF YOU'RE OUR PARENTS, DON'T LISTEN THIS WEEK) . We talk about how the quarantine has effected our local businesses, and give a lil insight into what we've been eating & watching while at home. Chris announces his new #SundaySupper segment and it's gonna be awesome (Allison Roman will love...

NEW EPISODE DROPPED EARLY! This week we sat down with Doug Smith, leader of the @WhiskiesOfTheWorld Tour to talk about their upcoming event in Denver. This Friday (3/13), 20+ local and global whiskey companies drop in to #Denver to impart some knowledge on our liquor loving community. Kip & Doug chat it up for 30-45 minutes about everything from expectations for the tour to the best way to consume...

Chris is back from injury!!! On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, we trekked up to the burbs of North Denver to "Smoke the good stuff" with the founders of Sugarfire Smokehouse. The gang sat down with Chad & Jamie and their team. We shot the shit about slinging meat, how they got in the business and then the usual debauchery. These guys were an absolute hoot as we talked how they created the...

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, we reached out to Chef Drake Leonards in Houston TX, who is teaming up with Denver native, Chef Troy Guard to throw Denver's BEST Mardi Gras Party. We talk about our upbringings, where Drake grew up in West Louisiana in Eunice, LA. The conversation dives right in to the dirty dirty, talking food scene in Houston.. then we discuss growing up in the Boot, hi...

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, the gang sit down with Chef Jeff Osaka. Chef is known for his loyalty to growing the Denver food scene, and his success in the hospitality industry with like 7 locations around the metro area. We chat with Chef about his upbringing, how he found his way to the culinary arts (busting his ass), and how he came to call Colorado home. In additions to discussin...

On this episode of Stoned Appetit, Bama was busy with work so Kip sat down with friend of the program and all around badass, RC Carter, Head Rancher @ Carter Country Meats in Ten Sleep Wyoming. Kip & RC sit down to talk about his ranching family and business. They discuss the climate of the agriculture and beef communities, global issues & environmental effects, and dick around talking about how 3...

On this week's episode of #StonedAppetit presented by @LiveNationCO, the gang sit down with the founders of @IndiCard & @OnTheHouse Apps to talk about their rise to prominence. This episode was very much like looking into the mirror. We had a blast goofing off with Myles & Braden, talking about how they came up with the concept(s) & made it come to fruition. Outside of busting each other's balls,...

On this epic episode of #StonedAppetit, the gang sit down with one of the most hard-working guests to ever join the pod. Chef Jesus Silva of Misaki, Tora Ramen, Tacos Al Chile, and more.. has had a wild life leading up to today, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. His story of coming to America and his rise to excellence and 4x restauranteur is inspiring...and after the real talk we get...

Two dudes chillin in a garage.. brewing tea with hops. GENIUS OR STUPID? Well these two cats have revolutionized the tea industry, by adding a lil Colorado flare to it & making tea dank again. Company (HOPLARK) that started just 18 months ago, these guys are growing at a rapid pace. They've opened their taproom in Boulder, and are slinging HopTea around the country. Tune in to hear us give them ti...

On the first episode of 2020, the gang sit down with John Bruner, Elite Brands Craft Beer & Fine Wine distributor. The guys talk about John's background, his love for adult beverages and living in the Rocky Mountains. They talk about the Hazy IPA craze, live music in Colorado, and growing up knowing a pornstar (possibly the greatest story ever told). From bluegrass to Belgian beers... John is very...

On this week's episode of #StonedAppetit, the gang sit down with @Eat_Denver director, Katie Lazor to discuss the #DiningDeck2020. Eat Denver recently released their 2020 Dining Deck that has 50+ restaurant specials throughout the Denver metro area. We sit down with Katie to talk about all things Colorado food scene. From her humble beginnings interning for 5280 to now running a wonderful non-prof...