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Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders

Charlie DeSando

Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is an interview and cooking show where we talk about our guests’ work in the community, cook something, and then enjoy the meal together. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

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All Episodes

28:57

Taqwa's Bakery: Middle-Eastern Flavors Ignite Milwaukee

Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders ·

2026/01/09

On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie interviews Taqwa Obaid, chef-owner of Taqwa’s Bakery and Restaurant in Milwaukee. Taqwa shares her journey from Jordan to opening an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant during the pandemic, and how she built a business that includes catering and school meal programs.The episode highlights signature dishes such as taboon bread, manakish, hummus, baba ghanoush, makloba, and baklava, and emphasizes Taqwa’s focus on homemade recipes, community connection, and

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24:46

From WWBIC to the Kitchen: Kathryn Dunn’s Full-Circle...

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2026/01/06

On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Kathryn Dunn, the new President and Chief Visioning Officer of WWBIC, to discuss her Milwaukee roots, long career in philanthropy, and vision for expanding access to capital and business training. They also prepare a fresh tomato-and-pepper pasta with Italian sausage, sharing the personal story behind the recipe. You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/x2hUC7jEMTo You can find the recipe for Pasta Rustica here

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39:51

From Western Guide to Beer Gardens: Inside Kegel's...

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2025/12/27

Host Charlie visits Kegel's Inn in West Allis to sit down with owner Julian Kegel and explore the restaurant's 100‑year history, Julian’s unexpected journey from guiding and photography to running the family business, and the couple's efforts to modernize the menu while keeping the German tradition alive.They discuss bold community projects—closing 59th Street for a beer garden and winter ice rink, growing Oktoberfest into major city events, and focusing on scratch‑made food and longtime staff—to

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31:24

Paella & Public Policy: Cooking with Lafayette Crump

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2025/12/19

City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development Lafayette Crump joins host Charlie to discuss his journey from Milwaukee neighborhoods to Duke University and the Mayor's Cabinet, his work leading city development and housing initiatives, and his approach to public-private partnership for community impact.The episode also features lighthearted moments—karaoke memories—and a step-by-step, easy paella recipe. Lafayette cooks on the show, blending Spanish chorizo, shrimp, Arborio rice, and

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30:55

From La Cordon Bleu to Tomahawks: Chef Darlene’s...

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2025/12/19

This week on the Munching Around Milwaukee Podcast, Chef Darlene VanManivong sits down with host Charlie to talk food, family, and her path from Le Cordon Bleu to executive chef at Rare Steakhouse. You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/nDDBf_0eDbg The episode features the signature dishes from Rare Steakhouse — braised pork belly salad, a house burger with chimichurri, and a 90‑day aged 32‑oz tomahawk — and highlights her Lao heritage and sauce-driven approach to flavor. They

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26:27

From Saigon to the Third Ward: Mike Nguyen’s Story &...

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2025/12/12

On today's episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Teach for America Milwaukee Executive Director Mike Nguyen chats with host Charlie. Mike shares his family's immigrant story, his educational journey, and his leadership work in the city. You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/sixKRmw24x0 In the cooking segment, Mike demonstrates his favorite childhood recipe—homemade pork and shrimp egg rolls—while discussing TFA’s mission, funding challenges, and the importance of

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31:50

Chef Kyle Knall: From Stonebank Farm to Birch and a...

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2025/12/07

On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, Chef Kyle Knall joins host Charlie to talk about his award-winning Birch restaurant, directing Stone Bank Farm’s culinary program, and opening a 190-seat French brasserie called Cassis in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. They cover Kyle’s career from Alabama, New York and stops in between before ending up in Milwaukee.Kyle shares his cooking philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients and collaborates with the local chef community. Kyle has helped

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37:23

Behind the Plate: Lori Fredrich onMilwaukee’s Food Scene

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2025/11/26

On the Munching Around Milwaukee Podcast, host Charlie talks with Lori Fredrich, senior food and dining editor at OnMilwaukee.com, about her path from classical studies to food writing and her storytelling approach to covering chefs, restaurants, and the people behind the food.The episode explores Lori's annual 52 Restaurants list, her City Tins curation, which emphasizes women in food, her cookbooks (including Wisconsin Field to Fork), and the collaborative, farm-to-table relationships that define

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22:00

From Mexico to Milwaukee: Deanna Billstrom’s Recipe...

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2025/11/21

On this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Diana Bilstrom, a Mexican-born community leader who has worked extensively in nonprofit family services and is the Senior Director for Growth and Strategic Partnerships at the Wisconsin Latino Chamber. Diana shares her personal journey, career path, and her mission to build trust and partnerships that support Hispanic businesses and the wider community.The episode also features a hands-on cooking segment where

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28:15

From Taco Bell to 10,000 Meals: Austin Vedder’s Fresh...

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2025/11/17

On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie sits down with chef Austin Vetter, founder of Fresh Chef Meal Prep and the newly opened Fresh Chef Cafe in West Allis. Austin discusses his weekly rotating menu, gluten-free options, and popular dishes like chicken marsala, loaded potato chili bowls, and cacio e pepe.Austin explains how Fresh Chef works—no subscription, order weekly through an e-commerce platform, and delivery within a 75-mile radius—and shares how the business scaled from

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33:38

Buckley’s: Family Recipes and Downtown Charm

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2025/11/16

On the Munching Around Milwaukee podcast, host Charlie sits down with Britt Buckley of family-owned Buckley’s in downtown Milwaukee. They discuss the restaurant’s journey from a tiny kitchen to a larger dining space, the family-run operation, and the menu of American classics with global influences.You can watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/y0JoXfYBOEw The episode highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Britt’s approach to menu changes and pasta, her mother and sister’s

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28:02

From Pub Crawls to Pontoon Parties: Ian Abston Lights...

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2025/11/15

On “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie cooks up Disney-shaped pancakes with Ian Abston, co-founder of Light the Hoan, Forward 48, and NEWaukee. They discuss Ian's journey from Elkhart Lake to Milwaukee, the creation of community events like Light the Hoan, and his work connecting young leaders across Wisconsin. The episode blends local storytelling with a family-friendly cooking segment featuring bacon, fresh fruit, and kid-approved Mickey Mouse pancakes. Ian’s 5-year-old son,

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24:44

Riley’s Rise: From Pandemic Pop-Up to Milwaukee’s...

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2025/11/11

Munching Around Milwaukee host Charlie chats with John Ludwig, co-owner of Riley’s, about launching Riley Sandwich Company, Riley Social House, and Riley Bar + Burger across Milwaukee. They discuss opening during the pandemic, the decision to build a dog-friendly concept, and how the couple built a loyal community. The episode highlights Riley’s signature dishes — the Raleigh double Wagyu smash, a spicy black bean option, and the Cali-style steak burrito with fries — as well as their commitment to

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29:53

Saffron's Next Chapter: A Taste of Aya Coming to The...

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2025/11/08

Munching Around Milwaukee presents Saffron's Next Chapter. On the “Munching Around Milwaukee” podcast, Host Charlie sits down with Fatima and Hanish Kumar, co-owners of Saffron Modern Indian Dining, to sample their modern Indian dishes. They discuss their annual menu reinventions and community work, and reveal plans for aya, a larger Middle Eastern/Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in The Ascent in Q1 2026. A base of signature dishes forms the foundation of the menu at Saffron, in addition

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24:07

From Farmland to Travel Wisconsin: Maria Van Hoorn on...

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2025/10/30

Host Charlie sits down with Maria Van Hoorn, Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, to discuss her rural Wisconsin upbringing, public service career, and efforts to promote tourism, culinary stories, and partnerships with local and tribal communities across the state.The episode features a cooking segment where Charlie and Maria make clam linguine, share family and travel stories, and explore how food and events help drive economic development and community connections in

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29:29

From Charleston to the Cream City: Tony...

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2025/10/21

Host Charlie sits down with Tony Snell-Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion for Visit Milwaukee and chair of Milwaukee's Equal Rights Commission.Tony shares his journey from the Navy towns of his childhood to advocacy, hospitality, and a new life in Milwaukee. He discusses his community work, promoting the city through conventions and sports, and the importance of authentic storytelling. In the culinary part of the episode, Tony also replicates his mother's Spanish tortilla de

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39:56

Inside Milwaukee's Award-Winning Public Market: A...

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2025/10/21

Join a lively tour of the Milwaukee Public Market with host Charlie and Market Executive Director Paul Schwartz, showcasing the market’s vendors, food highlights, and community role. Discover popular vendors like St. Paul Fish Co., Fultz Family Market, Aladdin Middle Eastern Food, Freese’s Candy Shoppe, and unique spots such as the Wurst Bar and St Paul's Tiki Bar. Learn how the Milwaukee Public Market earned national recognition as the best Public Market in the US for the last two years. They host

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31:49

Tech Leader Joe Poeschl Bakes Up Community Innovation

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2025/10/14

Live from Studio D, Charlie interviews Joe Poeschl, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition. They talk about his Milwaukee roots, dual degrees at Marquette and MIAD, and his work co-founding the Commons and growing the regional tech ecosystem.They discuss the Coalition’s role in Wisconsin Tech Month, innovation districts, and building inclusive tech-powered economic growth across southeast Wisconsin. The episode highlights community partnerships and strategies to attract and retain

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25:35

Garden-to-Table BLTs: Foraging Lunch at Urban Ecology...

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2025/10/11

Charlie meets Jen Hentz, Executive Director of the Urban Ecology Center, at the new Washington Park facility to tour the community garden, forage for fresh produce, and prepare BLTs in the community kitchen.The episode highlights youth canoeing on the lagoon, summer free meals, volunteer-driven gardening, and the Center’s mission to connect Milwaukee residents to nature, education, and community. You can watch the interview here - https://youtu.be/G52JrU40gyw The recipe is available on our

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28:12

Turkey Chili & Leadership: Darnell Hamilton Cooks for...

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2025/10/04

Charlie sits down with Darnell Hamilton, Executive Director of Future Urban Leaders, to cook a hearty turkey chili while discussing Darnell's Chicago upbringing, his teaching career in Milwaukee, and the work his organization does to support young people through a long-term leadership pipeline.The episode mixes cooking tips—turkey, sweet potato, black beans, peppers, jalapeño corn muffins, and a Hazy IPA base—with conversations about community pride, mentorship, and building opportunities for

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