Local Feed

I speak with Kim Smith of The Catering Company and Above and Beyond Catering and how she is pivoting her catering business to serve the needs of everyone in our community by offering take and heat Thanksgiving meals.

Check out the TCC and Above and Beyond Thanksgiving meal episode HERE!

In this episode I am speaking with the Chef and owner Felipe Ruiz Del Pozo from Mapocho fresh sanwishes food truck. Chef Filipe started out hustling and slinging good food in the Grand Rapids area and decided to go out on his own and start his 100% scratch mobile Chilean/German fusion truck. Listen in how he shares with us what he is making and where he is serving up his amazing SANWISHES!

Check out the Mapocho fresh sanwishes food truck episode HERE!

I speak with the owner of Applause Catering David Castro. He has built one of the largest and most successful catering and banquet operations in West Michigan. Listen in how he shares with us on their challenges with Covid-19, what they are doing to keep their catering operations moving forward and keep their customers and our community safe.

Check out the Applause Catering episode HERE!

Check out Shawn of The Local Feed's interview with Stacy and Joel Bierling of Bier Distillery here. 

About Bier Distillery: 

From a long line of bakers and brewers, we were looking for a way to put our stamp on a family tradition. Distilled spirits was the answer.

Then, the real work began. Formulations and recipes were developed to get the target taste profile from each spirit. Bottles were ordered, labels designed, knuckles were scraped. The dream became reality. We now produce an expanding line of libations and spirit-inspired wares including hand sanitizer at our distillery. 

Dana Mate Dones, the Board President of the Mitten Foundation, comes in to chat with Chef Shawn.

About the Mitten Foundation:

Mitten Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that exists to enhance and elevate our community by utilizing the resources of The Mitten Brewing Company and partners. Each month, the Mitten Foundation partners with a different local non-profit organization in an effort to raise both funds and awareness. With the help of its staff and customers, Mitten Foundation and The Mitten Brewing Company has raised more than $150,000 for local organizations since 2012.

The foundation's criteria for choosing non-profit partners is twofold: the organization must be local, and they must be small enough that the donation will make a measurable difference. The foundation strives to connect each dollar donated to the effect it has.

The Mitten Brewing Company was humbled to receive the West Michigan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professional’s 2015 “President’s Award” in recognition of its commitment to fundraising. The company plans to expand its community involvement efforts as it grows, and they recently started an employee volunteer program that provides staff with opportunities to become personally involved with non-profit partners.

For more information about the Mitten Foundation’s monthly non-profit partners, how you can get involved with the foundation, and all other donation inquiries, please contact Dana Mate Dones at dana@mittenbrewing.com.

Tina Iker, Operations Director, for the savvy casual eateries by Paul Lee talks a little about The Winchester and summer plans for the food truck "What The Truck!?"

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Rebecca Berends joins us today to speak about Mud Penny Catering with Shawn Kohlhaas

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Chef Shaun Wooden comes into the studio to speak with Shawn Kohlhaas about all the great German influenced cuisine at Cedar Springs Brewery.

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Chef Jeremy Paquin converses with Shawn Kohlhaas in the WYCE studios today to speak about the unique Essence Restaurant groups Farm to table restaurant concept Grove

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Head Brewer Heather Vredevoogd lights up out studio of her story with Shawn Kohlhaas of her progress through learning brewing and how she became the head brewer at the Hideout Brewery

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Josh McClary sits in the studio with Shawn Kohlhass to speak about thier drinking vinegars at McClary Brothers Drinking Vinegars.

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Joel Bierling comes into the studio on this episode to speak with Shawn Kohlhaas about thier new absinthe distillery line

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Chef Derek Copp and Alex Atkin join Shawn Kohlhaas in the studio today to speak about thier new sourdough pizza company in the heart of Grand Rapids

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Chef Bob Waterbury speaks with Shawn Kohlhaas today about his new and raved about culinary hotspot The Lazy Susan

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Tune in as Shawn speaks with Justin Sterman, the Program Manager for the local Non-profit Kitchen Sage. Kitchen Sage provides culinary education and work opportunities for young adults in our ever grown urban atmosphere of Grand Rapids.

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Molly Kopen takes to the microphone to speak with Shawn and our listeners about the local eats that Chef Jeff at Divani dishes out along with what libations they cascade to our palates

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Shawn speaks with co-owner of Aperitivo and Art of the Table Amy Ruis about their cool sips at Aperitivo and their shopping delights at Art of the Table.

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General Manager of Bravo! Cucina Italiana Anthony Martir catches up with Shawn and gives us the scoop on how to pair beer with your food.

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Chad Calder from Noto's Old World Italian speaks with Shawn Kohlhaas in the studio about the bi-annual charity Winefest that helps support many non-profit organizations including the Greater Grand Rapids American Culinary Federation.

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Shawn Kohlhaas interviews Joel Bierling from Bier Distillery about thier locally crafted spirits made here in our local West Michigan community.

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Chef Chris Perky visits the studio to interview with Shawn Kohlhaas about his newest restuant concept Iron.

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Gene LaCroix III is in the studio with Shawn Kohlhaas speaking about the restaurant beginnings of the Onion Crock and how it transformed into the local business that it is today.

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Woodbridge Dairy Farms own Karen Uebbing converses with Shawn Kohlhaas on the shared cow/milk program as well as all the other fun stuff that they do at their farm.

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Shavyea Mosby visits The Local Feed crew in the studio to speak about her and her families newest venture, Mosby's Popcorn Palace.

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Chef Trimell Hawkins chats with Shawn Kohlhaas about the new menu changes at Black Heron and how he got his start with the local eatery.

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Today Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with the owner of Ice Box Ice Cream Bars, Chris Morin. We learn about the new items coming up and how he got his start.

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Whitney Belprez from Two Sparrows Farm joins us in this segment of The Local Feed to speak with Shawn Kohlhaas about thier farm and the diversity that they cultivate

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Sit down and listen as Shawn speak with Jamale Eddie the owner and creator of the fresh juice bar concept in the Downtown Market called Malamiah

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Shawn sits us down as we learn more about the Fulton Street Farmers Market

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Afton Devos visits with Shawn Kohlhaas to speak about the direction of Kids Food Basket to help defeat food insecurities for children in the West Michigan area

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Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Denny Heffron the owner and operator at Heffron Farms about sourcing locally

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Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Kris Van Haitsma about the farming practices of Mud Lake Farm

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Shawn Kohlhaas sits with owner and operator of Rockford Brewery Seth Rivard to talk about thier locally created suds

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James Novak pops into the studio to speak about the sustainability of hemp made products with Shawn Kohlhaas

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Shawn sits down with Chas Thompson, beer engineer at Schmohz Brewing

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Shawn sits down with Cindee Dresen, President of Slow Food West Michigan

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Melissa Harrington is our special guest speaking with Shawn Kohlhaas about the great offerings at one of Grand Rapids most popular local food sourcing locations the Fulton Street Farmers Market in Downtown Grand Rapids

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Shawn Kohlhaas interviews Sarah Sherman with Blis Gourmet on their locally produced sauces and seasonings that are storming the gourmet market world wide

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Shawn Kohlhaas interviews Debra Eid the Executive Director at the Grand Rapids Co-Operative to talk about local growing and opportunities to obtain local produce

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Bridgett Blough visits with Shawn Kohlhaas to speak about her unique concept of delivering organic prepared foods to local residents of our community

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Shawn Kohlhaas converses with Matt Smith the Owner and Head Butcher at Loiuse Earl Butcher about thier local farm procurement practices and thier tail to snout meat production sustainability practices

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Lisa Armstrong the new owner and blogger for Eat Local West Michigan sits in the studio with Shawn Kohlhaas to speak about the new direction of the local blog with expansions for food tours and local food education

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Chef Jason Porter explains the vision behind Little Lucy Café and its local purchasing practices with Shawn Kohlhaas

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Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with local food celebrity David Olson about his travels and TV shows that he does on a regular basis.

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Shawn Kohlhaas interviews Award winning Chef Timothy England on his food service operation at Beacon Hill at Eastgate, an exclusive Independent living facility for Seniors that has a direct approach to local and Farm to Table dining

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Abbey Sterling joins us in the studio to speak about her fresh food concept approach on her food truck "Gettin Fresh" with Shawn Kohlhaas

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Listen in while Shawn Kohlhaas interviews Whitney Lubbers manager of the incubator kitchen at the Downtown Market in Grand Ra

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Shawn sits with Mark Datema owner of Grand Rapids Cheesecake Company

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Shawn sits down with Chris Weimer Head Chef at Brewery Vivant. A Local Brewery with local procured

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Over 62 years ago Harvest Health Foods began with a passion to bring wholesome nutritious foods to your neighborhood. Today that passion still holds true. Harvest Health is the go-to natural and organic foods store, providing a large selection of certified organic produce, bulk items, herbs and spices, gluten-free foods, dairy-free, nut-free and other allergen free foods, body care & supplements that meet established product values.

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Click in to listen to Link Love's concept on artisans sausage

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Behind the Mitten with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez is a radio show & podcast about food, festivals, beer and more!

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Shawn sits down with Chris Freeman of Eat GR. A locally driven social network of food lovers of the area!

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Shawn talks with Brian Lesperance of Fenn Valley Vineyards.

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Listen in a Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with the owner and operator Jerry Adams about Farmlink

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enter link description hereBrewer education director Ben Darcie speaks with Shawn Kohlhaas about the new brewing happenings at Gravel Bottom Brewery

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Kaitlin Collins and Leah Sienkowski speak about the farm they help run and how it all works.

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Shawn Kohlhaas chats with Steve Vander Pol about the new and very upcoming distillery Gray Skies Distillery and their spirits

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Rori Weston comes into the studio to speak with Shawn Kohlhaas today to speak with us on the upcoming 2017 farmers market season and the new offerings

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Today Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Chef Zack Pisciotta about the new and interesting flavors at Reserve and the different wines that are availible by the glass.

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Harold Vorhees speaks with Shawn Kohlhaas about the long tradition of the Steenstra Saint Clause windmill cookies.

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Shawn Kohlhaas chats with Rachel Franko the Ice Cream Queen at Furniture City Creamery

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Chef Patrick Conrade speaks with Shawn Kohlhaas about their new Scandinavian biergarten and restaurant concept bringing local produced and grown foods to your plate

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Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Karen Lubbers from Lubbers Family Farm

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Host Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Cara Warren of Gordon Food Service, a Grand Rapids-based foodservice distributor

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Fouad Catrib, propriator of Marie Catrib's eatery in Grand Rapids' East Hills district, joins host Shawn Kohlhaas.

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Host Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Wob Wanhatalo Head Brewer at The Mitten Brewery a local brewery speciaizing in local craft brews with nitro brew a AWESOME pizza!

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Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Chris McKeller the Owner at Loves Ice Cream and speak about their locally produced ice cream as well as their new concept Rocket Pies, a locally made pizza joint!

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Shawn Kohlhaas talks with Tarra Davis the Co-Owner at Daddy Pete's BBQ

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Host Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Mario Cascante, co-founder of Tacos el Cuñado at Downtown Market. Mario drops hints about his upcoming concept, Luna.

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Host Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Sheri Rop, owner of Nourish Organic Market at 634 Wealthy St SE

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Brennan Summers, owner and head chef of the food truck A Moveable Feast, joins host Shawn Kohlhaas on today's Local Feed.

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Host Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Mark Curtis, founder of DrinkGR

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Ryan Martin, Executive Chef of The Winchester, is the guest of Shawn Kohlhaas.

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This week, Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Dawn Baker, manager of the International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, happening this weekend in Grand Rapids.

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Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Jason Porter, co-founder of Case Porter Beer Jelly.

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Host Shawn Kohlhaas speaks with Keith Hall, owner and pit master at The Grilling Company in Belmont

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