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The No Dishes Podcast

Get to know the people and stories behind Bloomington"s newest hot spots and established culinary gems. Listen in as we talk with restauranteurs, servers, bartenders, & everyone in between! Learn about their stories in the service industry and their favorite places to go in and around the Bloomington, Indiana foodies scene.

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01:21:19

Artist Adam Long - a No Dishes Happy Hour event...

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2026/02/10

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. Adam is an incredibly passionate individual and we're confident you'll be enthralled by our conversion with

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BONUS: a No Dishes Happy Hour special event with...

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2026/01/21

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 Hour event, and what separates them from other catering services in town. Amazing local artist Adam Long

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01:24:04

Nick's English Hut and Osteria Rago owner Gregg...

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2025/12/30

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. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original

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Patti Jo's owner Steve Washel | S9E19

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2025/12/24

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.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

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01:01:49

Darn Good Soup founder Nels Boerner, and new owner...

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2025/12/17

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 merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

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01:12:22

Morgenstern Books, owner Jenna Bowman, with Marketing...

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2025/12/09

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 Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by

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01:10:12

Mary Morgan with Heading Home & Dave Askins with...

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2025/12/02

From covering local government, to strengthening housing security in our community, the BSquare Bulletin and Heading Home are both integral parts of our community in their own unique ways. Dave Askins started the BSquare initially to cover the ins-and-outs of our local government meeting but has recently expanded his coverage to include so much more. Mary Morgan is the Executive Director of Heading Home where she spearheads their efforts to decrease homelessness in Monroe and surrounding counties

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01:02:19

Winter Farmers Market with Dre Jackson (Back 40 Farm)...

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2025/11/25

Indiana's oldest Winter Farmers' Market, the Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market runs November through March at the Switchyard Park Pavilion on Saturdays from 9 am - 12:30 pm. Dre Jackson (Back 40 Farm) & Nick Parsch (Firstlite Farms) both serve on the board and join us to fill you in on all of the amazing vendors, their own operations, and of course their favorite places to eat out! Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by

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01:29:16

"Give Thanks" Bloomington DJ Showcase 2025 w/ DJ...

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2025/11/18

The night before Thanksgiving has long been affectionately referred to as "Townie Night" in Bloomington, due to so many people back in town for the holiday. This year, the first ever Bloomington DJ Showcase will be taking place at the Blockhouse from 9-1. Collin Dugger and Angela Frezza join us to fill you in on all the details like free pizza from Pizza X, the great cause they're raising money for, and the Upland beer special that night. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content:

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01:22:05

Goods for Cooks / In The Kitchen with George...

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2025/11/11

Nestled on the west side of the square, Good for Cooks has been a go to for many of those in the community looking for high quality cookware, unique gifts, and eclectic food options for burgeoning chefs and experienced culinary maestros alike. George Huntington and Samantha Eibling share the history of this local gem, give us insight into their wide array of offerings, and offer an inside look into how they select their inventory. Ava Collins also let's us in on their new concept underneath Good for

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58:47

Chef Alan Booze of Meadowood Senior Living | S9E12

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2025/11/04

For 23 years, Chef Alan Booze has been serving up delicious eats to the residents at Meadowood Senior Living on the north side of town. Learn about his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, how they go above and beyond to cater to their residents, and what his journey has been like working his way up through the ranks. He and Jordan also share about how they've managed to stay sober for years in the hospitality industry. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest

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01:23:27

New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike...

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2025/10/28

No child should ever have to sleep outside. It's one thing we can all agree on. Within the Bloomington community there's one organization whose sole purpose is ensuring this, and they do it exceptionally well. New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike, let's us know how they've achieved a success rate over three times the national average, how they feed all of the children in the early learning program, and how you can help! Learn more about their upcoming holiday tree event

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01:09:16

Turkuaz Cafe owner, Farid Amiri |S9E10

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2025/10/21

For almost two years, Farid Amiri has owned the beloved Turkuaz Cafe at 3rd and Lincoln. In that time, he has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. Learn more about the menu upgrades, the interior renovations, and his incredible story of leaving Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban regained control. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans:

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49:16

DeAngelo's owner, Mark Miller | S9E09

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2025/10/14

Working his way up from dishwasher to owner, Mark Miller, along with his wife Sarah, have upheld the longstanding tradition of serving up high quality Cajun-Italian fusion eats at DeAngelo's on the east side. Whether it's BOGO pizzas and calzones on Tuesdays, $1 kid pizzas on Wednesday, or just the fact that they do everything from scratch daily, there's always an excuse to pop in and try out an Italian classic, or a Cajun treat. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes

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55:22

Hive's General Manager Eric Iversen and FOH Manager...

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2025/10/07

From Hive pie, to some of the best burgers in town, Hive has a wide variety of offerings to scratch just about any itch. General Manager Eric Iversen joins us, alongside FOH Manager Lizzie Russell, to tell us about their experience at Taste of Bloomington, their backgrounds, and what has made Hive really gain some steam over the past few years. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join

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01:08:54

WFHB Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and...

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2025/09/30

With the landscape for community radio funding changing drastically in 2025, WFHB has had to find new, creative ways to fund their operations. Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin, join us to discuss their recent fundraising efforts, the history of WFHB, and we even dive into the nitty gritty of how their station get their content out to your radio! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans:

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50:11

Samira owner Anwar Naderpoor | S9E6

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2025/09/23

After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Anwar Naderpoor fled to Pakistan, and eventually made his way to Bloomington many years later after stops in France, Virginia, and Indianapolis. Named after his daughter, Samira opened in 1998 and quickly established itself as a consistent, quality dining destination for locals and students alike. How have they managed to maintain quality after all of these years? What was the community response after 9/11? Why does Anwar love Bloomington so much

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51:04

The Jordan Davis Special! JD talks Taste, Bar Bingo,...

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2025/09/16

In this very special episode, we get an intimate look into the life and times of host Jordan Davis, learn about the 2025 Taste of Bloomington results, Bloomington Bar Bingo, DJ JD, and more! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

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01:20:48

Village Deli, Soma Coffee and The Ivy owner/operator...

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2025/09/09

From iconic breakfast eats on Kirkwood, to local coffee all over town, to hosting events in a beautiful, historic building, Bob Costello has his hand in it all! How did Village Deli become such a staple? What's the secret to SOMA's success? What is The Ivy? Why did Laughing Planet close? It's all on the latest episode of No Dishes! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon

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48:15

Weirdough owner Rachel Wiehe | S9E3

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2025/09/03

Sometimes it’s okay to be a little bit of a Weirdough, and enjoy some delicious cookies in the process. Weirdough Cookie Co was started by Rachel Wiehe and specializes in custom cookies like you’ve never seen before. Rachel tells us all about her operation, how her perfectionism has paid off, and how exactly she pulled off the best chocolate chip cookie Jordan has ever had the pleasure of tasting! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans:

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