By Frankie Pobar Lay
FEED Kitchens

FEED Kitchens and the Northside Planning Councila are launching their first ever podcast series this spring. The series will be called “FEED Kitchens Table Talk” and will focus on food entrepreneurs that are either current members or graduates of FEED Kitchens who have gone on to grow their businesses outside of our space. There are so many stories to tell in the local food scene, and we begin by exploring these business owner’s personal and cultural backgrounds, their inspirations for starting their own business, the challenges and successes along the way, and their ideas and plans for further business development.

You may recognize some of our interviewees and their brands from local festivals, the Capitol Square, Library Mall, or on store shelves locally and regionally. With dozens of member businesses, FEED Kitchens is perfectly situated to give voice to these entrepreneurs and help communicate insights on the local food system from the perspective of the people who move and shape it. Local food systems are not only a gateway to delicious foods and exposure to cultures from around the world, but they are also a critical aspect of the economic, social and environmental issues that our society faces today. These small business owners know this better than anyone else, and often incorporate social good into their business models as well. 

FEED Kitchens hosts all kinds of member businesses, from food carts and caterers to small sauce manufacturers, bakers, nonprofits and community groups. This new podcast series will be an in-depth look at the local food system as seen by the people who help create our richly diverse local offerings, and we hope you’ll tune in on your favorite podcast app. It will be hosted by local jazz musician and WORT Thursday 8 O’clock Buzz morning host Tony Castaneda. Our first episode aired on May 1, with many more to come.