The No Dishes Podcast

Season 10 Finale! Bloomington's longest running donut shop, Cresent Donut is an absolute institution. From maple bacon, to blueberry cake, to tiger tails, Cresent has all the tried-and-true favorites, and new flavors that will keep you coming back time and time again. Delaney Nowak and Dustin Griffitts walk us through their history, their operations, and what exactly goes into upholding such a fan...

You don't just win "Best Cocktails" in the Bloom Magazine reader survey by accident. It happens because of people like Nick Matio. The man with the plan behind C3's cocktail program, Nick has become known across our community and beyond for his creative cocktails, top-tier service, and zero proof offerings that leave little, if anything, to be desired. His reputation became so revered that he star...

A staple at Food Truck Friday, Pridefest, and community events all over town, Rasta Pop's Brazilian fusion pops are a crowd favorite anywhere they go. Started by Iuri Hart Santos and his wife Linda, they use all natural ingredients and crank out delicious flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Milk & Cookies, and Mango Chili Lime in small batches. Iuri also speaks on his extensive experience teaching C...

A couple of years ago we had Aubrey and Dan from Heartwork Brewing on the podcast to talk about their incredible beer offerings. Now we have the other owner, Jeff Browne, along with Sandy Moore, to chat about their delicious, expanded food menu! Pizza with dough made in house every day, fresh salads using local produce, and apps/desserts that are sure to start your meal off on the right foot, or e...

Established in 1958, Stonebelt provides resources and support so individuals with disabilities can participate fully in our community. They're the oldest and largest agency of its kind in south-central Indiana. Breanne Siniard speaks on her role as the Director of Employment with Stonebelt, and Mary Ellen Noe also joins us to share about Noe Limits, her new organization that also empowers individu...

From the coal mines of Southern Indiana to opening up their own supplement store, Mike Downey, Nick Potts, and Chris Potts are carving their own path to success. Macros & Nutrition not only sells supplements but also carries pre-made meals, an extensive protein shake bar, peptides, and free body composition scans.    Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content:  h...

An absolute Bloomington legend, Spyridon "Strats" Stratigos has left his imprint all over Bloomington in ways many of us will never quite fully comprehend. From being an early partner of Michael Cassady at Uptown Cafe, to owning the original Gables restaurant where Buffa Louie's currently resides, Strats is a local restaurant icon. He also made a massive impact in cinema, with key roles in all-tim...

Bethel Lane Farm Stop is your one-stop shop for local eggs, meat, produce, and much more, allowing you to support local farmers while knowing where the food you and your family consume originates. Mark and Cindy Tirey never set out to start a farm stop, rather, it happened organically as they sold meat from their ranch and started partnering with other farmers. Learn about their offerings, why it'...

Three venues across three days, the Cosmic Songwriters Festival provides local and regional performers a chance to not only perform their original tunes, but to share the stories behind them. Shaun McDermott and Paul Bertsch take a deep dive with us into the incredible artists they have booked for this year, each unique venue involved, and what you can expect! You can find more info and tickets he...

Joining us on our latest episode of No Dishes is Wade Van Orman, long time manager of our beloved local Co-Op, Bloomingfoods. We take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the old downtown and Elm Heights locations, discuss what it means to function as a Co-Op, and of course dive into what makes their hot bar and salad bar so special and unique. - Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exc...

Out-of-this world cinnamon rolls, custom cakes, and take-n-bake treats, Jenny's Baking Co. truly does it all! Jenny Regester joins us on the pod to tshare her story of growing her passion into a full time business, the challenges it presents, and we do a deep dive into all of her delectable offerings!   Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patr...

When reservations sell out within minutes of posting, you know you're doing something right! Rob and Rod Myers are behind Pizza Monkey 4 Good, a fun project that sells scratch made pizza out of their backyard and all of the money goes directly to a different local non-profit every month. Hear how it all got started, how you can join the delicious fun, and what type of creative offerings you can ex...

A longstanding beloved Bloomington institution, Taste of India is well known throughout our community for its expansive buffet and delicious scratch made cuisine. Owners Gill and Rupi Singh join us on the pod to discuss not only Taste of India but also their other restaurant, Amrit India, and how they both have their own distinctive flavors and offerings. They share their stories with us, talk abo...

THIS WEEKEND! It's the Bloomington Indiana Film Festival! In it's 5th year, BIFF is continuing it's tradition of showing curated local, regional, and international short films. Byron Wolter and Matt Rice tell us about what spurred it's founding, how they select the films, and what you can expect to find this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Bishop and Orbit Room. Find out more at www.biff.lov...

Autism Rocks and Rolls is an incredible, local non-profit that is helping change the public perception of what autism is and what those with autism are capable of. Gina and Sam Mitchell join us to fill us in on their work, their upcoming gala, Sam's amazing podcast, and to help remind us why you should never judge a book by it's cover. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: http...

From IU Athletics, to their beautiful venue at Sycamore Farms, Garnish Catering has its hand in a little bit of everything. Owner Crystal Arthur shares with us how important fresh ingredients are to their operation, it's history as Terry's catering, and Garnish Ready: their meal prep delivery service.   Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes   Or...

On the latest episode of No Dishes, Bill Oliver joins us to discuss how Indiana's oldest winery, Oliver Winery, has grown so much over it's 50 plus year history that it's now one of the 30 largest wineries in the US. Vice President of Operations Pete Batule also joins to fill us in on how they meet demand, scale without sacrificing quality, and how they develop new wines to enter the market. Bill...

It takes a village to run one of Bloomington's most beloved iconic restaurants, Buffa Louies. While Ed is certainly the face of the business, Nancy Baldwin and James Douglas are two of the longstanding cogs behind its success. From personnel to menu development, to marketing, they do it all! We chat wings, of course, the Mendoza burger, watching the Natty at Buffa Louies, James' former pro MMA car...

THIS SATURDAY, you don't want to miss 100 Cooks Who Care at the Monroe County Convention Center! All funds raised this year are going to Big Brothers Big Sisters and New Hope for Families. BBBS CEO Jennifer Cook-Quick joins us alongside New Hope Executive Director Emily Pike as we dress up, chat about this year's theme and cheaper-than-ever tickets, and about their great causes! You can purchase t...

From the silos in Orleans, to the roof of Bear Hardware in Brown County, to numerous murals around Bloomington, local artist Adam Long has made his mark all over Southern Indiana. Hear his unconventional path to get to where he is today, why it was so important for him to support Bonafide Bites at the No Dishes Happy hour tonight, and the unique story of how his parents settled in Bloomington. Ada...

Our next No Dishes Happy Hour event is coming up on Tuesday February 10th, 4:30-6:30, at the Ivy! We've partnered with Bonafide Bites to offer an incredible menu for this exclusive event with limited tickets available. In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Sam & Josh from Bonafide Bites to delve into what they'll be offering, why they wanted to partner after attending our first Happy Hou...

Biz fries, IU games, and a history dating back to 1927, Nick's English Hut is the epitome of a Bloomington institution. Gregg "Rags" Rago started in the kitchen at 19 years old back in 1978 and has worked his way up through the ranks to his current role as owner of this beloved establishment. He catches us up on the history of the beloved fries, Osteria Rago, and what lies ahead for this local gem...

Comfort food for the soul, Patti Jo's offers up food just like your Gam Gam used to make. Owner Steve Washel fills us in on how he keeps prices so affordable, how many of the items use his mom's recipes, their free parking, and how quitting drinking led to him opening up his shop honoring his ninety-two year old mother. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon....

A beloved Bloomington icon resurrected, Darn Good Soup has been brought back at the Chocolate Moose, seven days a week, 11 am- 8 pm. The founder of Darn Good Soup, Nels Boerner, joins us alongside the new owner Pat East and we get to dive into what made DGS garner such a cult following, how Nels came up with the recipes, why it closed, and what the future holds.   Join our Patreon for exclusive me...

Indiana's largest independent bookstore, Morgenstern Books is a revival of a beloved local bookstore from the 90s. Owner Jenna Bowman joins us with Marketing Director Jenn Christy and they fill us in on all of their awesome events, cafe offerings, and what else you can expect to find when you visit. We also dive into Jenna's background and Jenn's illustrious music and swimming careers! Join our Pa...