The No Dishes Podcast

"Presented by the IU Arts and Humanities Council and inspired by legendary Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Granfalloon brings together musicians, artists, thinkers, and good people from all walks of life for a celebration of art, ideas, and community."   Gerard Pannekoak and Adrian Starnes join us and fill us in on all the amazing happenings with this incredibly cool event! From gospel legend Ma...

Owner of Red Frazier Bison and Rice's Quality Meat, Zach "Panama" Martin has been, in one way or another, making sure Southern Indiana has access to high quality meats for some time now, starting Red Frazier back in 2015. Joining him is Jason "Smiley" Scott, Owner of Twin Springs Creamery, Monroe County's only creamery, and in its second year of operations. Learn the ins and outs to their operatio...

In collaborations with the Boys & Girls Club, Lemonade Day is an incredible opportunity for children to learn about business and entrepreneurship through running their own lemonade stand. Eastern Regional Director, Lauran Blaker, joins us as we squeeze out all the info about this amazing opportunity for our local youth! It's coming up on June 7th and you can still register here:  https://local.lem...

Open late nights on 4th street, DO Asian Fusion offers a wide variety of delicious dishes like korean fried chicken wings, sam gye tang (with ginger not ginseng ;) ), and japchae. Manager Kalie Ammons joins the pod and we go over the owners who are cranking out the dishes themselves most of the time, their late night crowds, and what separates them from every one else in town!   Join The Clean Pla...

A longstanding, eastside staple, the Bloomington Chocolate Company has now expanded to Kirkwood! Taking over the former Blu Boy Cafe, the Kirkwood Sweet Shop is featuring items using Blu Boy recipes, Bloomington Chocolate Company favorites, and a full coffee menu. Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas, join us as we chat about all things chocolate, small beginnings, and even dive...

Every Saturday, May 24th - July 26th, the fine folks from B97 and Hoosier Country 105 are putting on a completely FREE-to-attend concert series at Marci Jane Lewis Park in Ellettsville! The Ellettsville Summer Concert series will feature local and regional bands from a variety of genres, local food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Station General Manager Tony Calumet joins us with local legen...

Just west of College on 4th street lies one of Bloomington's special gems, WonderLab! This non-profit makes learning fun for the young and old alike. Their new Executive Director, Dallas Evans, joins us with Marketing Director, Aleisha Kropf, on our latest episode as we learn about their extensive programming, venue rental opportunities, and most importantly, how they're able to make learning hand...

  For many years, Max's Place was known for their unique pizza offerings, good beer, and live music. After closing down on the Square, about 12 years ago, owners Travers Marks and Abel Garcia have revived Max's at the corner of 17th and College with the same great pies and a stage for local performers. Throw in hearty salads plus $7.99 lunch specials and you'll be greatly remiss if you don't go ch...

Home to Bloomington's smallest monolith, and an abundance of t-shirts, stickers, and more, Badknees has become a merch staple in our community. Owner Jim Beck joins us to reflect on their small beginnings, Market Experiments, and their upcoming collab with the Taste of Bloomington! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.fac...

From banking to baking, The Caffeinated Cook herself, Amy Meador, joins us as we talk B's & G's, scones, and all that in between! With a 5 star google rating with over 100 reviews, it's safe to say they're doing something, or A LOT of things, right. What's the secret sauce? What makes the biscuits and gravy so good they almost always sell out? Find out on the newest episode of No Dishes! Join The...

Homemade pop tarts, creamy lattes, and "Broken-yolk" sandwiches are all fan favorites at The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe. With locations on the Square and right on the edge of campus off of Woodlawn, owners Tracy Gates and Oualelaye "Wally" Ouedraogo sure know where to find a crowd. They both join us on the podcast to regale us with their individual unique stories, how the company found quick success, a...

Offering frozen burritos with fresh, local, organic ingredients, Considerate Burrito and its owner Josh McClary are making sure you can get a quick healthy meal without sacrificing quality. One of their partners that makes this all possible? Fischer Farms! A staple in the Bloomington restaurant community, Fischer Farms supplies premium, sustainably raised beef to many of your favorite local spots....

A true Bloomington institution, Hinkle's Hamburgers has been serving up their signature burgers with pickles and loads of onions since 1930. Owner Richie Shields takes upholding their long tradition very seriously, and you can taste it in every bite. Corn Dogs. Pebble ice. Manager "Helen Wait". It's all here on the latest episode of No Dishes! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the...

Our Season 8 premiere is here! Osteria Rago FOH managers Emilia Nicholson & Ames Eggers join us to fill the listeners in on the history of the Osteria, their wide array of scratch made pastas, and what they've done to quickly establish themselves as quite possibly the best Italian spot in town. Gelato made in house, Jordan's favorite chicken marsala, and a charcuterie board that will please a crow...

From a food pantry to a community garden to cooking programs and a tool share program, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard  "works to increase access to healthy food in ways that cultivate dignity, agency, and community." President and CEO Megan Betz joins us and breaks down how they pull off all these amazing programs with limited resources, as well as fills us in on the upcoming "Chilly Cook Off" they're...

Nestled in the old Restaurant Tallent space on Walnut, Cup & Kettle Tea Company has established itself over the past XXX years as Bloomington's go-to spot for unique tea blends to suit any mood or occasion. Owner Jessica Messmer joins us and we dive into their recent foray into perfumerie, their in-store food offerings, and what motivated her to open a tea shop to begin with.   Join The Clean Plat...

Whether you've watched the pizza race on the big screen at Assembly Hall, or have just devoured one of their delicious calzones, odds are you're well aware of Bucceto's. Owner Paulie Heilbrunn and GM Adam Cornett join us on the podcast to cover the difference between Bucceto's and Puccini's, their partnership with IU Athletics, and what it is that makes their pizza, pasta, and desserts stand out w...

For quite some time the Westside of Bloomington has been devoid of a local ice cream shop but no longer! Ale's Ice Cream shop has stepped in to fill the void with their creative ice cream flavors (tequila anyone?!?) and a hot food menu featuring unique offerings like crepes, elote noodles, and chicharrones. Owner Alejandrina Spaulding shares her inspiration from her trips to Mexico and "talks shop...

From Tyler Childers to Mac Miller to John "Cougar" Mellencamp, the Bluebird has had no shortage of music superstars grace its stage over the years. Owner Dave Kubiak joins us on the podcast and answers all of the burning questions: What goes into booking major acts? How did he become owner of Bloomington's most beloved music venue? Did Ying Yang Twins really request 50 wings upon arrival? You know...

Tucked off the bypass on the northside of town is the One World Kitchen Share, serving as the home base for many of your favorite food trucks and so much more. From Lost Farm Meal Service, to the Chocolate Moose, to Pizza X, many brick and mortar restaurants also rely on the Kitchen Share services to feed their operation. It's all ran by General Manager Jay Burton who spills the beans on how it's...

A longtime Kirkwood staple, FARMbloomington was on the forefront of the farm-to-table movement many years ago. Despite being entrenched as a Bloomington institution, FARM is keeping their foot on the gas and are innovating constantly like a newer restaurant trying to make a name for themselves. Chef Daniel Orr joins us with their Chef De Cuisine, Chantel Adcock, and they share all about their expe...

In July of 2022, Cardinal Stage, Bloomington Playwrights Project, & Pigasus Institute joined forces to create Constellation Stage & Screen, with a mission of bringing world class theater and film to the Bloomington community.  Artistic Director Chad Rabinovitz joins us and walks us through why the merger happened, reflects on the decision now that a couple of years have passed, fills us in on all...

A night out in Bloomington isn't complete without a hot slice of 'za from Rockits Famous Pizza. This North Walnut staple has been feeding late night crowds of hungry college students and locals alike since the 90's. Owner Marian Casanova joins us with her son, Mathias Brandt, to talk all things Rockits! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other...

Long gone is the much beloved Function Brewing, but also gone is the original Metal Works Brewing that replaced it as part of the Endeavor/WOW group. Now on 6th street, just east of the Square, is Metal Works Brewing under its new ownership with a revived focus on great beer, delicious eats, and community involvement. Owner Adam Sulinski joins the podcast with Executive Chef Jason Tait and they le...

In a world of DoorDash, UberEats, & GrubHub, Driver on Deck is blazing their own path, offering local delivery from all your favorite local restaurants at a fraction of the cost. While menu items on other third party delivery services may be inflated 20-30% to make up for the cut they take, Driver on Deck restaurants offer their fare at the same prices they have in store. Nate Harris and Tori LaRo...