What started as a garnish on a salad has turned Hen of the Woods into a snack food company with the mission of creating flavor focused tasty treats that everyone everywhere can enjoy. Nick Marckwald's kettle chip journey began in 2013 at a local farmer’s market at Washington Park in the heart of …
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Kitchen Convos Ep. 39: Ryan Blevins
MadTree tapped their inaugural beer at Arthur’s in Hyde Park in February of 2013. Ryan Blevins was there to try it. Little did he know he’d soon be brewing it. “I told [MadTree cofounder] Kenny [McNutt], ‘If you need help, I’ll do anything. I don’t care if I scrub the floors,’” Blevins says. A …
Kitchen Convos Ep. 35: Donna Covrett
Founding Partner and Executive Director Company of the Cincinnati Food + Wine Classic, Donna Corvettalso has 20 years in the culinary industry and 13 years in journalism—eight of those as dining editor for Cincinnati Magazine. She is also the Founding Partner and Executive Director Cof City …
Kitchen Convos Ep. 34: Happy Chicks Bakery
Happy Chicks Bakery owners Jessica Bechtel and Jana Douglass met in 2001 while working together as exhibit designers at a local landmark. It was not a pleasant work environment; the pair was referred to as, “The Painter Chicks,” and it wasn’t a term of endearment. But, as Bechtel says, “It was …
Kitchen Convos Ep. 33: Elias Leisring
What can you say about Elias Leisring that hasn't already been said. From Fountain Square to Findlay Market to Riverside Drive and back to Findlay Market, he's created a BBQ empire here in the Queen City. Not satisfied with smoking out the entire town, Eli has has his fingerprints on a variety of …
Kitchen Convos Ep. 29: Dan Thaler
Smooth Nitro Coffee was born out of a love for quality coffee and a regular need for caffeine! We believe in the use of wholesome ingredients, and value our partnerships with upstanding local businesses. We have already begun building meaningful relationships with our loyal customers, and love …