The Inside Dish
by WDIY 88.1 FM
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The Business Behind the Bite with Frank DeFelice | The Inside Dish
The Business Behind the Bite with Frank DeFelice | The Inside Dish
About this podcast
The Inside Dish is where you can explore the culinary, distillery, and winery arts in and around the Lehigh Valley including interviews with restaurateurs, chefs, farmers and festival organizers. Join Mike Drabenstott, host of your gastronomic tour of our region's amazing food and beverage scene.
Episodes
- The Business Behind the Bite with Frank DeFelice | The Inside Dish · 13 minShane McGee welcomes Frank DeFelice, a business owner with the right recipe for success; from pop-ups and private events to the hottest new cocktail bar menu.
- The Truth Is Out There... and It's Plant-Based with Marc and Joey Kubushefski | The Inside Dish · 12 minShane McGee sits down with Marc and Joey Kubushefski, two brothers who aren't afraid of the rebuilding process and are making scary good plant-based food at Paranormal Pizza.
- Secrets Beneath Downtown Easton with Aaron Coleman | The Inside Dish · 16 minMike Drabenstott talks with Aaron Coleman from Easton Speakeasy and Dining Room, a new venue bringing century-old history, glamour, and dining back to life.
- How Hot Is Thai Hot? with Paul Rojrattana | The Inside Dish · 13 minMike Drabenstott sits down with Chef Paul Rojrattana from La Kang Noodle Bar and Bell Thai Kitchen to explore his path from ESL student to business owner.
- The Bakery Inspired by a Cat with Mike Joyce | The Inside Dish · 13 minShane McGee welcomes Mike Joyce, founder and owner of Bub's Breads, a sourdough bakery named after his gregarious polydactyl cat.
- An American Take on an Ancient Craft with Jay Cooper | The Inside Dish · 13 minShane McGee sits down with Jay Cooper, co-owner of Sango Kura — Pennsylvania's first sake brewery.
- Dough, Fire, and Simple Ingredients with Andrew Rogers | The Inside Dish · 14 minMike Drabenstott sits down with Andrew Rogers of Andrew Rogers' Mobile Pizzeria to share the secrets of wood-fired pizzas and making pizza at home.
- "Happy Guests, Happy Staff" with Nicholas Vogel | The Inside Dish · 13 minShane McGee talks with Nicholas Vogel of The Dime Restaurant about the exciting refresh of the Downtown Allentown restaurant.
- "Honor the Past, Craft the Future" with Ken and Kenny Rampolla | The Inside Dish · 13 minShane McGee is joined by Ken and Kenny Rampolla, two owners of Lost Tavern Brewing, to talk about the journey of building one of the area's most beloved craft breweries.
- "Everything Goes Back Out" with Brian Bruno | The Inside Dish · 11 minMike Drabenstott sits down with Brian Bruno of Apple Ridge Farm, a business guided by a philosophy of "sustainability through diversity."
- Brewing Through History with Andria Zaia and Craig Larimer | The Inside Dish · 17 minMike Drabenstott explores beer brewing throughout history with Andria Zaia of the National Museum of Industrial History and local historian Craig Larimer.
- Nourishing Those Who Nourish Us with Laura Fay and Elaine Zelker | The Inside Dish · 13 minShane McGee talks with Laura Fay and Elaine Zelker, two local members of the hospitality industry who are dedicated to giving back to community.
- Where Fire Meets Flavor with Nick Shuleski | The Inside Dish · 11 minShane McGee welcomes Nick Shuleski of Steak and Steel Hibachi, a Japanese hibachi and gastropub restaurant in downtown Bethlehem.
- Smoke, Spice, and Island Soul with Kadon and Isaiah Barnwell | The Inside Dish · 13 minMike Drabenstott is joined by Kadon and Isaiah Barnwell of Bincho Don, the Easton Public Market's newest vendor that's offering an island-inspired menu.
- A Rice First Philosophy with Matthew Reichard | The Inside Dish · 12 minMike Drabenstott sits down with Matthew Reichard of The Other Fish to explore his journey from busboy at 17 to owner at 25, and his passion for Japanese cuisine.
- Immersive Japanese Reverie with Kaitlin Cornelius and Tyler Chambers | The Inside Dish · 13 minShane McGee talks with Kaitlin Cornelius and Tyler Chambers of Okatshe, a restaurant paying tribute to the neon-lit streets of Tokyo.
- Food You'll Remember with Maria Manakos and Melissa Zannakis | The Inside Dish · 12 minShane McGee is joined by Maria Manakos and Melissa Zannakis of Yiannis Taverna and Meli European Taverna to explore the authentic experiences both restaurants provide.
- "We Suffer from Ignoring Fermented Food" with Laura Valasakos | The Inside Dish · 13 minMike Drabenstott welcomes Laura Valasakos of High Point Kombucha to explore the world of fermented drinks and the health benefits they offer.
- "You're Transported to an Italian Village" with Nancy Kantz and Stephanie Hamory | The Inside Dish · 13 minMike Drabenstott sits down with Nancy Kantz and Stephanie Hamory of Folino Estate Winery to explore the experience they're providing right outside of Kutztown.
- A Meal Surrounded by History with Brett Biggs | The Inside Dish · 14 minShane McGee is joined by Brett Biggs of the Sun Inn to talk about the Bethlehem location's offerings from a step back in time to a great meal.
