Stoned Appetit

Loaded Episode today. 5 F+B members from across the Metro area talking about why the Restaurant Relief Act is imperative to the survival of local, independent restaurants.    The community has been up in arms about the current legislation being lobbied in City Hall. Will FOH workers be taking a pay cut? Is there a way to help BOH without affecting FOH? What has to give for restaurants to stay open...

On today's episode presented by MERAKI Cannabis, we are recapping CB's vacation... and all the bites n sips he enjoyed along the Pacific. Sprinkle in some nautical expeditions and we've got ourselves a Pirate Podcast. In addition to that, Kip was slaying the Denver Pop Up scene last night & he gives a recap of the best bites from the week that was. Happy Valentine's Day. Cheers to a Chilly Wee...

On today's podcast presented by Olympia Rare Foods & Wagyu Den, Kip hops on the digital podcast to chat with Food & Wine Magazine's Senior Drinks Editor Prairie Rose. Prairie has a long and elustrious career working in the wine & cocktail industry. She's earned accolades for her blog & podcast "Bit by a Fox" and is gearing up for her first Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this year...

On today's episode presented by Wagyu Den & Olympia Rare Foods we chat for a hot minute Best Bites of the Week Restaurants Worthy of a Road Trip New Dinosuar Themed Digs in Denver RINO BID removes the Pedestrian Paths Best Super Bowl Snacks to Score Points  Local Pop Up Deserves Their Flowers Thats it. We take some baby shots at the Federal Administration running things, but nothing new there...

On today's episode, we sit down with Grant Gingerich, 20 year restauranteur to talk menu costs, service charges & the state of the industry. Grant is not just a restauranteur, he's a commercial RE owner as well. We have em join us to clear the air around rising costs in the hospitality industry. He has implemented service charges on his menu's/tickets & we talk about how it saved his busin...

On today's episode presented by Wagyu Den and Olympia Rare Foods, We Recap the Week that Was. Best Bites of the Week SnowDay Snacking Kip's Sunday Funday with a bunch of rockstars Lunar New Year Parties Around CO Friendly Priced Date Nights (LOCAL) Tune In on your way to work or what have you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support .

On this episode of the podcast, we recap the Beard Foundation's SemiFinalist nominees and the litany of Colorado's representation across a multitude of categories. In addition, we recap Kip's HH program with EatDenver, talking about labor costs, food costs, legislation that has hindered small business growth and how the community can help small business. Thanks to our sponsor Olympia Rare Foods &a...

On today's episode, Kip has hit the wall but CB ate well in the neighborhood... lets recap a week of eats. Caloric intake is at an all time high as is Kips angst and anger... Enjoy the Travel recap and thoughts on the current state of affairs.  Also, shoutout the hospitable folk of Alabama. The Early Bird Special hasn't hit this hard in years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

On today's podcast presented by OLYMPIA RARE FOODS & THE WAGYU DEN, we sit down in the newly renovated location of Cart Driver pizza to talk with Executive Chef Louie Betrus to talk about the long time coming, the return of one of Denver's best eateries. We talk with Chef Louie about his upbringing (Shout out Jets Pizza) and how he chose the kitchen over the space program.  Wondering what took...

On today's episode, presented by Connect For Health CO ( YOU HAVE 2 DAYS TO ENROLL IN INSURNACE) we recap the best bites of the week that was, as well as talk about some ski snacks and hypothetical cuisine collabs, tune in! -Best Thing to Eat After Skiing -Hidden Gem in Wheat Ridge -LOHI Fastball -Ghost Kitchen Dankness -Perfect Pop Up Collab -Smidge of Football talk at the end. DO NOT FORGET TO E...

you have one week to get health insurance. go to connectforhealthco.com to see what options are available to you!  First episode of Season 7 is a goodun. We recap best bites from the Holidays, Kip throws shade on Atlanta & we both had a big time over the New Years run.  Sprinkle in some New Year resolutions & goals.. we're off to the races for 2025!  Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

On today's podcast, one of the final ones for 2024, we sit down with our presenting sponsor's representative Jessalyn Hampton from Connect for Health Colorado. Insurance has been a hot topic of conversation since......yeah, so we wanted to dispel some of the rumors about Health Insurance as well as talk about the misinformation swirling around the internet right now. We ask Jessalyn to elaborate o...

On the final episode of our series "Tenure in Denver" where we sit down with long standing Chefs in the community, we chat with Chef Dana Rodriguez of Work + Class, SMB, Carne & Casa Bonita, we talk about the trials and tribulations of trying to run a restaurant in this economy and community. Dana and Kip chat about the pains the city of Denver dishes out on the small business owners & ind...

On today's podcast presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO (Open Enrollment from now until Jan 15th. Get Insurance), Kip & CB recap the week that was. Holiday Party Behavior Aspen Recap Truffle Oil Hurts My Heart Denver loses a hospitality institution Get ready for Thursday's pod. Hope everyone has a great week, finish the year on a bang. Don't forget to tune up your Holiday music and get the...

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado (OPEN ENROLLMENT LASTS UNTIL JAN 15th), we sit down with Chef Jen Jasinski, 30 year Chef & 20 year Proprietor of Crafted Concepts. We sit down with Chef to talk about the 20 year anniversary of Rioja restaurant in Denver, CO.  The Beard Winner for Best Chef in the Region has seen it all, dealt with it all, and worked every station in...

On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH CO (Enroll by December 15th & your insurance goes in to effect Jan 1), Kip & CB recap the weekend that was... playing host, celebrating us & eating good... Homemade Raclette, Tavernetta secrets, & where to grab a bite.. pair it with Kip's bday dinner at Sap Sua, hitting up RiverBear Meat and all the glutinous snacks from a few days...

On the last episode of the week, presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO (Open Enrollment ends Jan 15th, get enrolled before it's too late), we sit down on location with Dana & Dave Query, Proprietors of Big Red F Hospitality Group.  OUR APOLOGIES ABOUT THE BACKGROUND NOISE. RECORDING ON LOCATION IN A BUSY BAR IS KIP'S FAULT Big Red F has a litany of restaurants across the community, but toda...

On today's podcast presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO, we are breaking down the last of the 2024 Stoney Awards. We have some doozy's including Top Chef who Deserves More Recognition, Influencer of the Year & so many more... we talk some mild shit about one of the people in the community but besides that it's fairly tame....  Tune in on your commute in this AM & Lets have some fun!  B...

On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO (The Online Marketplace for Health Insurance), we are running back Friendsgiving weekend & best bites from the week that was... Also, Don't Try to Eat 25 burritos in one sitting... it will ruin your stomach. If you're traveling for the holidays, this is your travel day listening & the episode we drop on Friday will be the perfect...

On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO, we sit down to break down the first 15ish awards from the voting on social media. We have winners for Top Lunch, Dive Bar, Cheap Taco & and all the cannabis selections also! We didn't want to make it a 2 hour episode, so we're breaking up and down the awards today & next tuesday.  And there's a splash of Eat Denver conversation a...

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado, Kip has his first day with Eat Denver & we recap the best bites of the week.. then we get into the nitty gritty. Stoney Awards start today & voting is going down on our social media. We talk about some of the most contentious battles for the prestigious awards. Better bring your A game. Results revealed on Thursday's pod, check i...

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado, we are starting to break down the nominating categories for this year's Stoney Awards. 20ish different categories, all up for grabs! Also, CB's dining experience along Larimer Square & Kip attended a Garlic Bread Party. Yep, you read that right... the greatest theme of any party ever. Check it out Become a supporter of this podcast:...

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado, Kip does a Monologue recapping the haze over the week that was... Election Things Colorado Restaurant Association HOSPY Awards Groovy Gravy's Myco Party  Stoney Awards Incoming Pray for America, We're gonna need it Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support .

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado (Open Enrollment Season has Begun!), we sit down with the touring Hip Hop group NAPPY ROOTS!!!  These guys have been doing the damn thing for nearly 30 years & they haven't lost their fastball.. we chat about the group coming to fruition from their early days at Western Kentucky University, and how it felt when they went platinum in t...

Cb's back in studio & we're recapping two weeks in Turkey!!! From Michelin dining experiences to hot air balloon travels and more, we get CB to break it all down for us. If you find yourself looking for a direct flight out of Denver to somewhere majestic with dank eats & thousands of years of history to visit, Turkey may be the place for you!  Tune in to hear CB's stories & start your...