The LateNight Potluck Show
By LNP Crew
Tune in biweekly Mondays as foodie entrepreneurs get together to talk about the food culture, business startups, entrepreneurship, restaurant reviews & so much more...
The LateNight Potluck ShowOct 26, 2020
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01:24:07
Pizza, Beer & Chookies w/ Dana of SayCheescakes
We catch up with Dana Arco of Dana Cooks as she returns to hang out with guys. Dana treated us to pizza from Tipsy Tomato of Derby, CT. We pair the pie with a local beer from Best Friend Lunch. And Dana tops it off with her famous Chookies. Since Her last visit she has launched her new business Say Cheescake! She has perfect the classic cheesecake but has created some amazing cheesecakes from oreos to peanut butter and even cereals. And her very own Chookies™ has been a huge hit. Dave talks about being hooked like crack. Dana talks about taking the jump during the pandemic to launch the business. We all agreed that cheesecake is as essential as liquor.
Oct 26, 202001:24:07
Chicken Wings w/ J BIRD of WingNation (Ep. 38)
Listen in as we sit down with our friend J Bird from Wing Nation. If you love wings, tune in! Who doesn't love wings though? J Bird walks us through the process if reviewing wings. He also treated us to some of his favorite wing sauce. We of devour the wings and talk food.
Oct 12, 202001:33:53
Chocolate Truffles w/ Meredith of MELT Chocolatier (Ep. 37)
Meredith walks us through a journey in Chocolate Heaven! And it was an awesome ride as we taste each of her hand crafted treats made with premium quality Belgium Chocolate and an assort of amazing ingredients. Listen in as Meredith tells her story and shares her passion. Meredith was accompanied by Luisa of Lilu's Culinary Revolution. Luisa has been Meredith's partner in crime for years but also makes her own treats like cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods for events including custom designs.
Oct 05, 202001:16:29
V's Pesto Chicken w/ Chef Raquel (Ep. 36)
We are back! After a long, 6 month quarantine break, we return to the studio. And Vito treats us to his pesto chicken noodles. We break bread as we catch up with our good friend Chef Raquel Rivera of A Pinch Of Salt. Listen in as we talk Covid and its impact in the food and hospitality business. Raquel tells how she was affected and how she adjusted. She talks about the challenges that were taken on to overcome and stay afloat. Like Raquel says... "Sink or Swim". Adaptability is key. Thank you for listening.
Sep 21, 202054:21
Mindful Prepping w/ Ricardo Selfmathematiks (Ep. 35)
A long time friend, Ricardo joins us for Episode 35 to discuss about preparing for the worst. We touch on some of the foods that you can stock up. Ricardo expanded on what prepping is to him and how he protects himself and his family from the current pandamic, Covid-19. We cannot express enough how serious the people should be taking this. This will continue to get worse before it gets better. Hope to see everyone on the other end of this shit.
Apr 06, 202001:14:27
Distant Learning w/Hector Medina (Ep. 34)
Hector Medina joins us for Episode 34 in this Social Distance Series in the amidst of this Covid-19 crisis. You may remember Hector from our most popular episode in 2019, episode 16 w/M&M Steaks. Hector is owner M&M Steaks, a bartender, and a Bridgeport School teacher. We dive into the issue with what the schools, teachers, and students adjusting to this new reality. Our guest talks about coping with the new teaching methods, the kids well being, and possibly no food truck season. tune in to catch his story.
Mar 30, 202001:09:13
Social Distance w/ Dave, Riel, & Manny (Ep. 33) Covid19 Edition
***(Apologize for some of the poor audio. Was unaware of bad mic.)*** With the current situation with the global pandemic, we took a break from recording at the studio. But there is so much going on in the food industry both good and bad that we needed to record an episode. We discuss how we've been handling things. Manny and Dave touch on some of their munchies. We go over some of the restaurants that are still open for business and some of their deals.
Mar 23, 202052:51
Hot Dog Cook Off w/ The Colombian Hot Dog (Ep. 32)
The Colombian Hot dog joins us at the studio for episode 32 and it was a blast. Juan Forero, owner, challenges his guys, Dave and Riel on a hot dog cook off. Tune in to find out which dog was the best dressed and tasted the best. We dive in and dissect The Colombian Hot dog. different parts of America enjoys their dog differently. You have your dog with mustard and kraut, the chilli dog, the corn dog. But we have had the pleasure of tasting what Juan and his team took from the dog they missed from back home in Bogota, Colombia, and added their own twist. Chris, Kevin, and Pablo all work at the food truck but they are all family with strong family values. They talk how it is to work together in the truck. Listen in to catch all the upcoming events with the Colombian Hot Dog.
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Mar 09, 202001:28:10
PotLuck Spread w/ Carissa & Sam of BOX 8 Creative (Ep. 31)
Join us for as we discuss brand designing and marketing strategies while we feast an awesome spread. We enjoyed Vito's octopus spring rolls, Manny's chorizo taquitos, Sam's spinach & artichoke dip, and Carissa's delicious quinoa dish. Carissa and Sam work for Box 8 Creative, a branding agency. They specialize in Designing, that can be logos, menus, packaging. Also they specialize in social media marketing, and that can be managing social media accounts, content creation, or assist in marketing strategies. Listen in as we pick their brains and share some tips.
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Feb 24, 202001:28:32
Pretzel crusted Cheesecake w/ Chef Dana Cooks (Ep. 30)
Talk about food porn. The guys couldn't contain themselves, This cheesecake was just that good. Manny called it sexy. Chef Dana Arco joins us to talk about food. She has a Youtube channel, Chef Dana Cooks and is now offering catering services. Tune in and join us as we hang out and talk food.
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Feb 10, 202001:19:55
BBQ Pulled Chicken Empanadas w/ Eduardo of Republic of Empanadas (Ep. 29)
Eduardo Lara of Republic of Empanada joins us at the studio, as we munch on his BBQ Pulled Chicken Empanadas. They were too good. We easily went thru the whole tray. Eduardo tells his story from his childhood favorite food to moving to New Haven from Dominican Republic. Learn from his journey, an immigrant in a new world. Hes given an opportunity to turn his inspirations into reality. He currently sell his empanadas in New Haven at farmers markets and caters.
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Jan 27, 202001:21:27
Hot Dogs w/ Sal Conca of Big Lou's Onion Sauce (Ep. 28)
Dave brings in grilled hotdogs to enjoy them with Big Lou's Onion Sauce which was the star of the show. Sal Conca, founder of Big Lou's Onion Sauce joins us and talks to us about the history of his grandfather's famous onion sauce. Sal with the help of his dad, Ralph, set off to bottle and share this famous onion sauce with the people. Starting at Farmers Markets in the Long Island area and now in few stores in New York. We discuss licensing, capital costs and investing in the the business. Be sure to check them out because they were delicious. ALSO LISTEN OUT FOR THE PROMO CODE FOR 10% OFF
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Jan 13, 202001:01:33
Friendsgiving on LNP's One Year Anniversary (Ep.27)
One year ago we produced our first episode. Since then we have produced 27 episodes meeting awesome people, inspired by many of them, shared amazing dishes, and tried new drinks. LateNight PotLuck Show celebrates their One year of podcasting with a mini Friendsgiving. We welcome Marsha back in the studio as she is an OG of the show. We feast on delicious food and dessert as we reflect and discuss our podcasting venture in this first great year.
Nov 25, 201901:34:10
Cuban, Sliders, & Ribs w/ Jose of The Meat Truck (Ep. 26)
Join us as we hang out with Jose Perez of The Meat Truck. Jose treats us to a bomb spread. We enjoyed his take on the Cuban sandwich which I found to be an amazing version, pulled pork sliders with coleslaw, and bbq ribs. All so delicious and everything except for the bread and cheese was made by Jose. Keep a look out for The Meat Truck. We discuss Jose's journey and the challenges that he had to face along the way. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Follow The Meat Truck on Instagram.
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This Episode is brought to you by Boldric.
Boldric is a line of Chef Accessories designed by a Chef for Chefs. At Boldric.com you will find beautifully designed leather knife bags, Quality knifes, Aprons and Coats. And for those Chefs on the go, Boldric has travel bags for you. Each of the items are carefully designed with Chef’s needs in mind.
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Nov 11, 201901:13:25
Spicy Wings w/ Nico & Lauren of Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce (Ep. 25)
Listen in as the Dave and Riel taste wings tossed in Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce as we converse with Nico Lechuga and Lauren Cosenza. A power couple work together to start a hot sauce company focused on the heat with great flavors using clean produce. We talk about their journey since their launch 2 years ago. Although they have accomplished so much in 2 years but we touch on some of the challenges that could either make you or break you. The husband + wife team also launched a podcast discussing their experiences starting a business, particularly in the Acidified food category which has its own set of challenges. Check out their podcast as they answer a lot questions in this topic. And don't forget to get yourself a bottle or 3 of the Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce.
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Oct 28, 201959:58
Vito's Mofongo Parait w/ Alexis of FullofSips (Ep. 24)
Tune in as we discuss blogging with our guest Alexis of FullOfSips over some delicious chicken mofongo that Vito made for us. With years of experience in the Travel business, it became natural for her to record and blog her trips and of course the food she got to explore. Listen in as Alexis talks about what she loves about blogging and the challenges that she has faced when becoming blogger.
Oct 14, 201901:04:36
Charred Corn Chipotle Chowder w/ Alejandro & Eric of SOPA! (Ep. 23)
We chow down and so delicious creamy soup by SOPA! We had the pleasure of having Alejandro & Eric Rey join us because they brought in some amazing soups just in time for the weather we've been having. We enjoyed the charred corn chipotle Chowder topped with bacon. Oh what a delight. They also spoiled us with they're black bean soup the will warm you right up. These are just 2 soup from a line up of delicious soups. The Rey brothers tell their story that lead up to the creating this awesome business, We go down memory lane as we talk about the times we had over soup.
Oct 07, 201901:13:42
Manny's Meatball sliders w/ Comedian Chris CSnacks Clarke(Ep. 22)
Manny treats us with his amazing Asian style meat ball sliders and who better than the great hilarious Chris CSnacks Clarke to taste and review. Listen in as we just hang out with comedian and YouTube star Chris Clarke. He tries Riel's spiced nuts (Love The Kick Snacks) and kicks things up with Daves Angry Sauce. Find out if Chris can take the heat.
Sep 30, 201901:18:03
Meals Preps & Sweet Treats w/ Mariela of Carambola & Sweets by Mariela(Ep. 21)
Listen in as Mariela Perez Russo, MD, CNS joins us. She educates us on eating habits and portion control as she walks us thru 3 meals that she prepped for us. Conversations were very informative as we picked her brain and for free. Mariela also operates another business creating sweet treats for birthdays and other events. Being a nutritionist she aims to provide healthier alternatives. She treated us with a gluten free / vegan friendly coconut cookies and a to die for tres leche passion fruit dessert.
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Sep 09, 201901:38:54
B Flat Sammiches w/ Paul Cordero
Our guest Paul Cordero of Bflat Sammiches treats us with an assorted of sammiches like a Tuna Melt, Rubens, Bologna, and an Italian sammiches. As we chow down, Paul tells his story from the inception and to where he is now. He talks about some of the ugly side of the food industry they don't talk about. This leads him to take the entrepreneur path and start his own thing. Dont miss out
Aug 19, 201901:07:24
Pancit & Longanisa w/ Seth & Kevin of KAWIT! ( Ep. 19)
Seth Wallace and Kevin McGuire of KAWIT! joins us for Epsiode 19. They spoiled us with a nice spread. We try their take on Filipino food. We killed the Pancit and some homemade longanisa. We discuss this awesome duo's mission to bring amazing Filipino food to the people across the US. Listen in to catch this journey, Seth & Kevin have embarked. Kevin, inspired by the food from his filipino roots, and the lack of this cuisine in the area, He and Seth are working hard on filling that void.
Aug 19, 201901:15:19
Coffee Tasting w/ Andrew Parker of Source Coffee House (Ep. 18)
Andrew Parker of Source Coffee House joins us for Episode 18. Andrew educates us about coffee and its origins as well as the different methods of brewing. He demonstrate his favorite method which is the pour over as we try some of the roasters they source their coffee from. Also learn about what separates Source Coffee House from the rest. They are know for they cool and welcoming and awesome customer service.
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Aug 19, 201901:13:24
Calzones w/ Lenny & Jen of Proof Pizza Truck (Ep. 17)
Lenny & Jen of Proof Pizza Truck joins us for Episode 17. They spoil us with their mouth watering calzones. Tune in while we talk pizza with Lenny and Jen. They dive in and tell their story. They journey was not easy but this duo have each other's back. Lenny loses his job and Jen leaves her corporate job. They take a leap of faith and its been a big hit.
Listen in to catch Lenny's advice to those thinking about taking that leap.
Aug 19, 201901:34:28
Philly Cheese Steaks w/ M and M Steaks Guys (Ep. 16)
Our friends from M and M Steaks Truck comes to hang out and goes all out and hooks us up with everything on the menu plus beer from Half Full Brewery out of Stamford. As we dig in we discuss the Philly Cheese steak, menu creation, and some of their challenges faced through their journey. Hector Medina co Founder, is also a school teacher in the Bridgeport school system. We touch on the schools issues these days. And we finished with the beginning of Hector's Comedy career. Keep an I out for his future shows.
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Aug 19, 201901:30:46
Stinger Pizza w/ Andrea Franco The Hangry Italian (Ep. 15)
Listen in as we have a pizza and beer tasting from local CT breweries and hang out with Andrea Franco, The Hangry Italian Girl. She is rapidly growing to be a well known successful food blogger and social media consultant. In this episode she drops gems. Do not miss out. Andrea opens up and discusses some of the challenges she has faced and how she over came them. Follow her @TheHangryItalianGirl. and allow her to help you and your business.
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Aug 19, 201901:25:32
Shawn & Richard of Park City Harvest (Ep.14)
Listen in as Shawn, Richard and Roslen joined us for Episode 14 to talk about Park City Harvest. They bring awareness and educate the community of clean eating, organic growing and farming with plant designing, cultivation and propagation while improving the land and it's beauty and bringing forth food justice.
Aug 19, 201901:20:39
Cuban Sandwiches w/ Lauren & Razul of BFMC (Ep. 13)
Join us as we take down a Cuban & a Balboa from B-flat Sammiches at The Acoustic, along with beer from Two Roads Brewery.
Lauren and Razul joined us to get the word out about the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative which is the marketing campaign for the 7 different farmers markets in Bridgeport, CT.
Listen in as they have so much information and upcoming events to serve the people of all ages throughout Bridgeport and the importance or shopping and eating fresh local grown food.
Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative
https://bridgeportfarmersmarkets.org/
Bridgeport DSSD
http://infobridgeport.com/
The Acoustic
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Bflat Sammiches
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Aug 19, 201901:05:36
Tori of Breakfast Belle (Ep. 12)
Tori surprises us with a lovely spread. Tori Brown from Breakfast Belles joined us for Episode 12. She talks about her mother and grandmother being her inspiration to want to be in the kitchen. It was not easy but Tori found her target audience and made it work by finding her pace.
Aug 13, 201901:22:59
Fish & Cheese Spread W. Eric Felitto (Ep. 11)
Join us as we munch on Riel's twist on a Filipino fish & cheese spread. Riel's choice of fish - Herring, which is salted and dried. Then is chopped up and mixed with onions and cream cheese. Host Dave was reluctant at first but found that it was a delight. Our Guest, Eric Felitto is owner of The Tasty Yolk and Chef at The Chelsea. Listen in to hear Eric's story and awesome experience winning at Chopped.
Aug 13, 201901:16:36
Angry Mac & Cheese w/ Kelvin Ayala of Moes Burger (Ep. 09)
Dave brings in his wife's mac n cheese along with the angry sauce. Kelvin names it Angry Mac n cheese. Kelvin Ayala runs a business consulting company. He specializes in Economic Development. He is involved with the community and is a member of the I LUV BPT, a social branding & community development agency committed to strengthening Bridgeport, Connecticut through: Social Engagement Economic Empowerment Cultural Awareness. Kelvin is also one of the partners behind CoLLab Exchange, a community development initiative that launches BPT-based retail brands to promote economic empowerment.
Aug 13, 201901:19:53
Eggplant Rollatini w/ Chef Julian Brown (Ep. 08)
Chef Julian Brown treats us with eggplant rollatini & arrabtiata. He tells the story of his grandmother's cooking for the Family dinners, and admiring his father handling a huge custom built grill to feed a fire house. These memories are what inspired him to become a chef. When asked for his advice for new entrepreneurs, he says be organized, do your research, and know your market.
Aug 13, 201958:23
The Heather Nachos w/ Chef Ro (Ep. 07)
Manny treats us to his famous Nachos. Army Veteran & Chopped Champion, Chef Ro Sanders Joined us for Episode 07. She talks about discovering her passion for culinary and her transition from the military to the culinary. Chef touches on what many soldiers and veterans struggle with every single day. PTSD has so many faces. Thank you for telling your story.
Aug 13, 201901:05:41
Roost Kitchen w/ Moe Jenkins of Muggers Marrow (Ep. 06)
This time Riel picks up a Super Chicken and Street Fries from the Roost Kitchen. After that awesome treat our guest Moe Jenkins from Muggers Marrow talks about how he overcame his fears and doubts for his passion. He was pushed to bottle is sauce and has not looked back since.
Aug 13, 201954:02
Marsha's OliveOil Cake w/ Donaven Callowlens of 100 From The Line (Ep. 05)
Donaven aka Callow Lens of 100 from the Line joined us for Episode 5 as we enjoy Marsha's olive oil cake. Donaven is a photographer who not only love food, but loves photographing food. He also specialize in Social media Marketing strategies. Donaven talks about his love the art behind culinary. Donaven shares some advice for the small startups and understanding your audience.
Aug 13, 201901:05:01
Raquel's Lava Cake w/ Kristin of Fortunas Catering (Ep.04)
Chef Raquel treats us with delicious lava cake as we hang out with Kristin Farrarese of Fortuna's Catering. In this episode, Kristin talks about their love & passion for what they do. This is more than a business. She also talks about the importance of being innovative and some of the sacrifices that come with being an entrepreneur. Know your market, knowing your audience and knowing your competitors is key.
Aug 13, 201954:15
Dave's Spicy Vegan Chili w/ Replenish (Ep.03)
Dave's brings his award winning chili and some Daves Angry HotSauce as we hang out with our friends Chag & Fritz of Replenish Juice. In this episode they talk about their journey and the name Replenish and filling the void in Bridgeport for a healthy conscience outlet. They share a personal life tragedies that gives them the push for a healthier life life style. They also talk about the importance of doing your homework when starting a business.
Aug 13, 201901:15:35
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls w/ Chef Raquel of A Pinch of Salt (Ep. 02)
Episode 2 was dedicated to our Co-Host Chef Raquel who brought most of the crew together. She was an inspiration to create the show. As we eat Manny's Steak n Cheese egg rolls, Chef Raquel talks about her journey and discovering her calling and why she keeps so involved in Bridgeport's communities.
Aug 13, 201901:07:05
Sisig Tacos & Intro To Team (Ep. 01)
Listen in and meet the team as we enjoy Sisig tacos. Sisig is a typical Filipino dish made with pork. Riel made his with left over thanksgiving turkey. The team discusses entrepreneurship, their passion, rejection, and how they share some of the same challenges.
Aug 13, 201955:03