Stoned Appetit

On today's episode presented by IGADI Dispensaries of Colorado (10 locations, perfect stop off for any commute), we are breaking down local ballots & recent news. Foie Gras is on the ballot and we're curious where the state will land on it. Fair or Fowl. Then we break down the Beard Foundation's recent announcement of giving influencers more of a platform than they need, honoring the best in America... or some shit like that.Finish with TV talk & cold weather meals. Duck Chili, Shep Pie & all the autumnal vibes. Lets enjoy a weekend Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode, presented by IGADI Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis, Kip sits down with longtime Chef & Restaurateur Lon Symmonsa to talk about his ChoLon restaurant celebraing 16 years in the community. 16 years!! The average restaurant lasts just over 16 months in Denver's market... so we sat down with Lon to see what his keys to success for his downtown Denver restaurant. On October 26th, he's throwing a birthday party to celebrate his Sweet 16. 10 rockstar chefs are coming together to raise money for righteous causes under the guise of a birthday/anniversary party. You can get your tickets through ChoLon's website or on Stoned Appetit social channels. Join the party & get ready to eat/drink to your hearts content! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

It's been a gauntlet couple of weeks, excited to get back on the 1s and 2s and talk about the great eats! Starting with Big Sky Food & Wine, where we had the luxury of partying with the likes of Jose Andres, Ming Tsai, Nancy Silverton & a plethora of rockstar chefs from across the country... Jump to the following week where Colorado's top Chefs & Restaurants all teamed up to support the local community and raise money for righteous organizations right in our own backyard. It's been go go go for the last few weeks, so getting to relax and try some new menus around town is next on the docket.Final Touch - Wyld Gummies, DialedIn, all having specials at IGADI throughout the month of October, as well as they are the only people with King of Wings exclusive vape pen being sold by our friends from Fat Grams. Don't be shy to swing through any of their 10 locations across Colorado and load up yourself! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode we break down the Michelin Awards for Colorado.. and our disgust with their lack of effort. We chat about the Wedding weekend, our exhuastion and how we're rallying back for Loca's Fundraising Anniversary and Big Sky Food & Wine.Great episode, we tried to keep brief... but anger and apathy are starting to set in with the Guide. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Stars, Bars & Bib Gourmands.. The Guide is now covering the whole state of Colorado and we're giving our takes for what we hope happens. Fingers crossed & Best of luck to all the Chefs! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode, we split it in two so you don't have to hear Kip ramble. First half is Chef Kelly Whitake of Id Est Hospitality sitting down on the pod for the first time in a long time to talk about his journey over the nearly 10 years since he was the last solo guest. We tease the Big Sky Food & Wine festival, the show-stopping culinary lineup and what he's most excited to do when in Montana. We also talk about the history of his tenure in Colorado's culinary scene, from pizzas in an apartment complex to the most decorated Michelin restaurateur in Colorado to the new Chef teams & concepts he's bringing to the community. Great episode & insight into one of Colorado's finest. If you want to join the festivities in Big Sky from Sept 25-27, swing over to www.bigskyfw.com and use promo code STONED15 for discounted pricing! See y'all in the extra high country! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's podcast, we sit down with the brain trust behind the founders of Colorado Pizza Festival, Paul and Nick of Urban Field Pizza in Longmont, CO. They are just good ol boys from back east that brought their flavors n vibes to Colorado many years ago... Now 6-7 years into running their own pizza empire, they're bringing everyone to Longmont for good pizza and a great cause! Tune into today's episode to learn more about their journey to Pizza Paradise and don't forget to snag your tickets to CPF at https://www.coloradopizzafestival.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by IGADI Dispensaries and Meraki Cannabis, we sit down (virtually) with Chef Ming Tsai from Big Sky Montana to talk about the upcoming Food & Wine festival going down Sept 25-27th. Chef has a long history of working in hospitality, starting in his mother's restaurant back when he was just a pre-teen in Dayton, OH. Fast-forward to today & he's running an award winning restaurant in Big Sky Montana and preparing for their inaugural Big Sky Food & Wine festival. We talk about his history in the restaurant scene, but also how he fell in love with the industry. His path from Ohio to Boston, Boston to France and then dancing across the country before planting his flag and declaring Montana his home. A wonderful episode filled with stories from the kitchen, his family & his dear friends from the community. You'll love his story and this episode, that I am certain. If you want to join the Big Sky F&W festivities, you can get tickets at bigskyfw.com and use promo code STONED15 for discounted pricing at checkout! We hope to see you under the stars and amongst the moose and elk this autumn! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

We're back in action after a few weeks of hard work (literally). We're recapping the biggest week of Kip's year, The Big Eat Food Festival... as well as we dive into film and TV. Tony Movie, Cape Fear, Furious, Silo, we give our takes on all of it. Then we finish with a little CB vacation vibes. Good episode, especially if you like to get lifted and beat the heat in a movie theater.Thanks to the sponsors Meraki Cannabis, Candaze Rosin Treats & IGADI Dispensary. We're puffin tuff to get through the dog days of summer. Join us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode, we recap the wild World Cup run through the states, talk about the week ahead & then dive into our interview of the week with Andy Brody, CEO of Candaze Rosin Treats.Candaze has become a HIT in the Colorado cannabis community & culinary scene as well. From their flavor combinations to the quality of their buzz, they're take the scene by storm. We sat down with the CEO to talk about their product, but also his story in the industry. From trimmer to top dog with a few teasers and tangents throughout... including what's coming down the pike in terms of LTO drops and flavors that make a grown man swoon.Tune in if you're craving a quality buzz or conversation. This episode is loaded with both. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.