Transplant & The Native

The March Madness to crown Denver's Best Restaurant has returned! On this episode presented by NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis we preview the upcoming tournament and some restaurants to be on the lookout for making long runs! Get ready for the action, it's not stop for the next month! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, presented by NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis we're learning aboout a revolutionary brand and business in the Colorado F+B Scene. Sean Choi of 3456 Tea scoured the Earth looking for a Korean tea that provides health benefits and delicious flavors outside his home country... with no luck. So he quit his job, started the R&D and launched a brand that has taken the community by storm... And now he's expanding to Havana St in Aurora. Tune in to our newest episode to learn more about a local business owner who is blazing his own path & creating a new market for the Colorado culinary community. Be sure to follow 3456 Tea on social media & 3456 Entertainment on YouTube to learn about the process of building a brand, flavor & product that is actually good for you and delicious.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

We're launching an emergency podcast to talk about the Michelin Guide expanding their perimeters around the Colorado region. We are well known for hating on the Guide and their lazy judging and never showing their work....BUT they got this right with removing the pay for play for specific towns & cities. We talk briefly about who may be a viable candidate to bring home some hardware later this year.Then we have a surprise guest join the pod! Megan Gallagher, Producer of the Jackson Hole Food & Wine festival hops on to talk about the upcoming festivites. With a quick flight & a la carte party options.. this seems like a perfect excuse to get out of town for a bit & enjoy some dank eats and fresh skiing terrain. Tune in for a double dipper this week, it is sure to bring the hammer and spill some tea! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

From air travel to snacking around the cities... Kip & CB safely made it back from their week of adventures. Kip gives his takes on the best tacos he's ever eaten & CB breaks down some new eats he had while in San Diego. If you're trying to escape the warm winter of Colorado, check out our balmy retreat recommendations on this week's pod! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's podcast, Kip sits down with 4 High Caliber Chefs from the Colorado community to talk about the state of the industry & community. With the federal government attacking citizens across the country, it's hit home in more ways than one for Johnny Curiel, Michael DeLeon, Raz Casiano & Manny Borella.We talk about the social media post that called out their "lack of advocacy" for taking a different path than other hospitality professionals & businesses across the country. They're walking the walk way more than they're talking the talk. They're hosting a very large fundraiser in March and you can hear about the details on this here podcast. No animosity, just clearing the air about the post that pissed off a lot of people & business owners in the Colorado community. Our apologies about the random change in audio, we were hosting the round table with a Boom mic + 4 circling mic's as well.. but you can hear it all, just may have to toggle the audio here n there. Become a supporter of this po

We're talking all things JBF Nominations for the Colorado Hospitality Community... and we're peppering in some vacation eats in the process. Tune in for our takes, a couple colorful words & a few threats. It's a doozy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On the first episode of Season 8, we're talking about new openings in the Denver community as well as rising costs associated with running restaurants in Colorado. Times are tough, support your local eateries.3 Good, 1 Bad & Many More To Try. Tune In, Let Us Know Where We Went Wrong.Also, excuse the editing/audio.. we're going to hire a new producer in 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

This year, we kept it casual. Personal based awars & left March Madness to speak for the community. Tonight CB & Kip pick 5ish categories for awards and they both give their personal winner of the year.Favorite Bite New Cummer of the YearSleeper Sandwich SpotFavorite Bite Outside COHappy Hour Heroesamong others!! Check it out. Happy Holidaze Everyone! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On this episode presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO DispensaryWe Gear Up for the Colfax Crawl This Saturday with EatDenver, WeedMaps & Toast. Chef Brandon Soto joins the pod to talk about the Tacos 4 Toys CampaignLife Advice & Fun Ish with a remarkable human & Chef. Tune In, Join us, Support The Community & Industry:Saturday: Colfax Crawl - Support local restaurants & catch a buzz in the process. (12-3PM, Starting at NOBO. Tickets availble through EatDenver).Sunday for Tacos 4 Toys (Bear Leek: 2611 Larmier St. 3PM Sunday), Free to attend, bring gifts or donate to participate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Shoutout to our sponsors, its Green Wednesday, which means you need to stock up on all your Meraki and smoke before the Biggest Munchie Holiday of the Year!!! Swing through NOBO on Lincoln St for a great deal & quality smoke! Today's episode starts off with a BIG announcement from CB in the intro. From there, we sit down with 3 excellent guests to talk #FWClassicCHS as well as some Holiday/Thanksgiving dishes. The perfect roadtrip podcast for those headed to visit family this week.Thank You Chef Chris Shepherd, Food & Wine Editor Hunter Lewis & Chef Carrie Morey for taking the time out of your busy schedule to goof off with us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode of Stoned Appetit presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary we recap the gnarly weekend that was in the Low Country of Charleston, SC. We sit down with esteemed Chef Rodney Scott, Chefs Emma Cromedy & Chef Semeka Jenkins for a High 5 of Five Questions in Five minutes... but before that we have to break down the whole weekend that was. Give the flowers to those who are responsible for making my work dreams come true and name drop some folks I am now lucky enough to call friends. CB will be missing in action for the next few weeks but don't worry, we've got some great folks to fill his shoes while he is away. Tune in for a few laughs, wonderful insight & a lot of Kip gushing about the experience of a lifetime.One extra shoutout to the wonderful fam from Food & Wine Magazine, Byrdhouse PR, Southern Living, Travel & Leisure for letting me partake in this weekend's festivites... y'all made this hungry stoner's month with all the divine eats and premier access. And a spec

On today's episode of Stoned Appetit presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensaries we are talking about local community rallying around one another to help when the government wont... as well as some more lighthearted conversations & thoughts from the Michelin Guide's first ceremony in the South. Recap our High West Oyster Fest showingSNAP Benefits halt, so the community steps upMichelin Guide hits home (The South)Weekend Recap/Food Poisoning Scenario of 2025Fuck The Time Change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On this week's episode CB & Kip sit down to talk about their upcoming challenge. The annual fundraister, High West Oyster Fest is this Thursday, benefiting local nonprofit Sophie's Neighborhood.... and we're getting our hands n mouths dirty in the name of a good cause. We're competing, both shucking oysters and trying to knock em back!! But no matter how well (or poorly) we perform, at least we'll be doing it for a good cause.To learn more about the good cause, Kip sat down with Lauren & Hosea Rosenberg, Sophie's parents, to talk about Sophie's Neighborhood. Sophie's Neighborhood is a nonprofit that raises money to help fund research for their daughter's rare disease, MCOT. It's tough trying to find the definition of the acronym & even more difficult to find a cause or cure. We talk with Lauren & Hosea about the diagnosis as well as the festivities on Thursday too.Tune in for a few laughs, a little Halloween banter & whole lot of ways you can help out Sophie's Neighborhood.We hope to see e

On today's episode, late drop edition - we sit down with 5280 Magazine Food Editor, Mark Antonation to talk about the new Supper Club concept "Spork & Compass"Spork and Compass was started by 3 movers & shakers in the community, Ruth Tobias, Chef Mary Nguyen & himself to help bring more folks from the community to sit at the table and foster relationships through food. Before they launch their full fledged concept in 2026, they are hosting their first event October 23rd, a fundraiser dinner with 13 esteemed Chefs from around Colorado to help raise money for SAME Cafe, a local restaurant that helps the hungry & unhoused community of Colorado. Tune in to hear Mark & Kip chat it up about all things food. Talk a little about whats on his table tonight & some of his favorite spots to dine around town right now... in addition, of course, to the rundown of Spork & Compass concept and their inaugural event going down at The Regular Thursday, October 23rd.Become a supporter of this podcast:

It's been a few weeks since it was just CB & Kip sitting down to talk about things going down in the community, so today's episode is just that. We talk about the turn n burn from Joshua Tree, an afternoon in Palm Springs... and a lot of great food in town too. Then we look to the calendar for the weeks ahead. From fundraisers to fun festivites, we're clipping them all.This week's Festa Del Chianto Classico is going down at Tavernetta Friday & Saturday.Next Week - Spork & Compass are hosting an epic collection of Chefs to raise money and awareness for SAME Cafe (Wonderful People doing great things in the community).October 30th - High West Oyster Fest. We tease our roles for the festivities & what we expect to unfold (long form episode next week with some guests to boot). November - We're headed to Charleston, SC for the Food & Wine Classic presented by Travel + Leisure, Southern Living & our friends from Food & Wine Magazine. We get everyone up to speed. Hope you enjoy! Become a s

On today's episode presented by NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis, we are talking all things juice. From the Hills of Tuscany to the heart of Denver, Festa del Chianti Classico is set to transform the Mile High City into a celebration of one of Italy's most iconic wine regions. We sat down with the Queen of Chianti, Carlin Karr of Frasca Hospitality Group to talk all about this year's festivities... from trade tastings to sit down suppers with the winemakers, this episode and festivity is not to be missed.After tuning in to the pod, hop on the interweb superhighway and grab your tickets to join the fun! Also, if you have been convinced to jog against your will, email Kip@stoned-appetit.com and together, we can stop this torturous behavior (kidding, we love Bobby no matter what hobbies he keeps)

On today's episode we shift gears from food to cannabis to discuss the current state of the industry. From mature markets to up & comers, there's new brands on the scene but some long last legacy companies are still pumping out product across the country. We sit down with National Lab Director and Chief of Product Development at Rove Cannabis, Ivo Knehnetsky to discuss how the industry has changed and what's on the horizon. Former Chef turned Cannabis Professional? A perfect guest for this podcast. We talk about it all! Tune in & Seek on Ivo's products that have hit shelves in Colorado this season! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Its that time of year again, the Michelin Guide Gala is next week & who will be starry eyed and who will be garnering all the accolades... we break down our guesses & grips on the episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

On today's episode presented by our friends from Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary, we have a long one for you because we've been dining out & gearing up for Denver F+W. Tune in for a great episode & hidden giveaway stashed away somewhere in the middle. First 40 minutes:CB's Best Bites from the Week That WasFood Hall Power Rankings in COConcert Review of the Week (Wilco)Kip's Dining AdventuresBlackbelly Market for Wagyu SammiesLe Rougarou is officially open & its DIVINEKing of Wings wows out of townersXiquita is stupid good & shame on us for waiting so longWent back to Le Rougarou because its that good.TV shows worth watching before football starts.Second 40 minutes:Denise Mickelsen from Co Restaurant Association joins the pod to talk all things Denver Food & Wine. September 3-6th. Use promo code STONED for 10% off.Schedule RundownReidel Wine SeminarShake + Brake ShowdownVirtual AuctionGrand TastingCasual Glazing of Hospy Contestants and Ballot Box StuffingMerigold in Lyons better fuck

On today's episode presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary:- the boys recap the best bites of the week:Taco Math is now a thing & theres a graph to prove itGlizzy Season is upon us & we power rank toppingsThen Nightsweats Co-Founder, Mark Shusterman joins the pod to talk all things food, music & life on the road... while slugging some excellent sammies from Arty's Express. If you like Rock n Roll, Unhealthy obsession with food & a little tour talk - you'll dig this episode! Check it out & don't forget to stock up on some choice smoke from our friends! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.