Pepperoni Pizza Dreams: food whispers for sleep

I know it's been quiet around here, but I've been busy opening my first sandwich shop! And since sandwiches have been taking over my life lately, it felt fitting to make tonight's episode all about them. In this episode, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading the menus from three Italian sandwich shops: Di Rienzo (Ottawa, Canada), Cafe Gentile (Montreal, Canada), and Dispensa (Montreal Canada).Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

If you've been listening for a while, you might know that I love sandwiches—and that this obsession inspired me to start an Italian hero popup a few years ago. So, it should come as no surprise that I'm devoting an entire episode to one of my favourite sandwiches: the classic tuna melt. Tonight, I'll be helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading the menus for restaurants known for making a delicious tuna melt: Edith's Counter (NYC), Clark Street (L.A.), and Agi's Counter (NYC).Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

Tonight, we spare no expense as we indulge in unforgettable meals at celebrated fine dining restaurants. In this episode, I'm helping you doze off by slowly and softly reading menus from Marilena in Victoria, British Columbia (which also happens to be one of my favourite restaurants for a special night out), and Le Bernardin in New York City.Support the showIf the podcast has been helping you sleep, consider rating or reviewing the show. You can also Buy Me a Pepperoni Pizza (or, coffee!). Every little bit helps!Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

Tonight, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading the Red Lobster menu during the restaurant's most shell-ebrated time of the year: Lobsterfest! The world's biggest seafood restaurant chain has launched a lineup of new lobster dishes alongside familiar favourites for its beloved annual event. And of course, those flaky, buttery Cheddar Bay Biscuits are on the menu too.Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

This week, we're exploring campus dining at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It's one of the most highly ranked college dining programs in America, with food so good they even have their own cookbook. Served between lectures, after long afternoons, and late into the evening, these meals fuel more than 15,000 students a day. In this episode, I'm helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading the menus for January 21, 2026 at UCLA’s three main residential restaurants: Bruin Plate, Epicuria at Covel, and De Neve Dining.Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

The nostalgic coziness of the American diner continues. In Part 2, I'm helping you doze off by slowly and softly reading menus from more classic diners across the US, featuring familiar comfort foods like pancakes, tuna melts, and milkshakes. In this episode, I read menus from Max & Helen's in Los Angeles, NYC's Golden Diner, and Dove's Luncheonette in Chicago.Support the showIf the podcast has been helping you sleep, consider rating or reviewing the show. You can also Buy Me a Pepperoni Pizza (or, coffee!). Every little bit helps!Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

Tonight, we’re checking in for a very quiet stay at one of New York City’s most iconic luxury hotels. Past the revolving door and golden lobby, up the tiled elevators and down softly carpeted hallways, a service cart covered in a crisp white tablecloth glides quietly toward your room. Outside, the city is abuzz—but there’s no need to go anywhere at all because in this episode, I’m helping you drift off by slowly and softly reading the room service menu from The Plaza Hotel.Support the showIf the podcast has been helping you sleep, consider rating or reviewing the show. You can also Buy Me a Pepperoni Pizza (or, coffee!). Every little bit helps!Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

Happy New Year! I'm so happy to be back after an extended break. I hope the holidays were good to you, and that 2026 brings us all plenty of rest and restorative sleep. On that note: tonight, we’re rising high above the city streets, into the ambient dining rooms of some of the world’s tallest towers. Here, with breathtaking panoramas and twinkling city lights below, the sweeping views are just as unforgettable as the food on your plate. In this episode, I’ll help you drift off by slowly and softly reading menus from three sky-high restaurants: NYC’s One Dine at One World Observatory, the CN Tower’s 360 Restaurant in Toronto, and Paris’ Le Jules Verne inside the Eiffel Tower.Support the showIf the podcast has been helping you sleep, consider rating or reviewing the show. You can also Buy Me a Pepperoni Pizza (or, coffee!). Every little bit helps!Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

Tonight, we’re wandering into the warm, wood‑panelled world of Dublin’s classic pubs. With perfectly poured pints and hearty plates like beef and Guinness stew and fish & chips, we’re settling in for a taste of Ireland’s beloved pub fare. In this episode, I’ll help you drift off by slowly and softly reading menus from three popular Dublin pubs: Devitt's of Camden Street, The Stag's Head, and Darkey Kelly's.Support the showIf the podcast has been helping you sleep, consider rating or reviewing the show. You can also Buy Me a Pepperoni Pizza (or, coffee!). Every little bit helps!Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show

Tonight, we’re pairing french fries with fishnets. Enter Portland, Oregon: where strip clubs are as eccentric as the city itself and the food they're dishing up is surprisingly good (yes, actually!). With dozens of strip clubs to choose from, you can find a perfectly grilled steak or vegan burrito served alongside a front-row seat to adult entertainment—any night of the week. In this episode, I'm helping you drift off by softly reading the menus of three iconic Portland strip clubs: Lucky Devil Lounge, Silverado, and Casa Diablo.Support the showIf the podcast has been helping you sleep, consider rating or reviewing the show. You can also Buy Me a Pepperoni Pizza (or, coffee!). Every little bit helps!Send me a text or voicemail—I love hearing from you!Support the show