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Interview with Tom Woodard from Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria – St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 38

Interview with Tom Woodard from Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 38. Our featured interview today is with Tom Woodard from Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria. We talk to Tom about the craziest arrest he made when he was a Deputy Sheriff, and how he came to own…

Interview with Tanner Loebel & Eric Bialik from Pacific Counter Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 37. We have a new monthly recipe from Abby Allen for Chorizo Tacos with a couple of unique twists. Our featured interview today is with Tanner Loebel and Eric Bialik from Pacific Counter. Eric's been in the…

Interview with Jason Gordon from Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 36. Our featured interview today is with Jason Gordon from Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery. We talk to Jason about his life-long passion for cooking since he was only 14-years old. His Denver roots, and how he…

Interview with Ronnie "Night Train" Lane Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 35. Our featured interview today is with Ronnie "Night Train" Lane, the co-host of the Ronnie & TKras Show on Tampa Bay Sports Radio 620. They are live from 6-9am Monday through Friday as they talk Bucs, Rays, Lightning, NCAA and more. We talk…

Interview with Kelly & Alex Rodriguez of Lolita's Wine Market, and Sophia's Cucina & Enoteca Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 34. Our featured interview today is with Kelly & Alex Rodriguez of Lolita's Wine Market, and Sophia's Cucina & Enoteca. We talk to Kelly & Alex about how they met, their first…

Interview with Raphael Perrier of Kahwa Coffee Roasting Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 33. Our featured interview today is with Raphael Perrier of Kahwa Coffee Roasting. We find out from Raphael that his first job out of University was as a coffee barista at La Colombe Coffee Roasters, when it was a…

Interview with The Mayor of St. Petersburg, FL - Rick Kriseman Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 32. Our featured interview today is with the Honorable Rick Kriseman, Mayor of St. Petersburg, FL. We talk to Mayor Kriseman about how he got his start in politics, what he thinks of the explosion of…

Interview with Tony Mangiafico from Gratzzi and Flute & Dram Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 31. Our featured interview today is with Tony Mangiafico. Tony is the well-known Chef and Co-Owner of Gratzzi Italian Grille in downtown St. Pete for the last 20-years. He is also Co-Owner of the newer (1-year old)…

Interview with Stephen Schrutt from Hunger + Thirst Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 30. Our featured interview today is with Stephen Schrutt. Stephen is the owner of Hunger + Thirst Group. They operate the restaurants and bars: The Avenue Eat + Drink, Park & Rec, and No Vacancy in downtown St. Petersburg.…

Interview with Mike Sponaugle from Buya Ramen Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 29. Our featured interview today is with Mike Sponaugle. Mike is the owner of Buya Ramen in downtown St. Petersburg. He has opened several restaurant concepts ranging from New American, to Caribbean and Japanese. Michael studied finance at the University…

Interview with Kelley Duff from Pizza Box Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 28. Our featured interview today is with Kelley Duff. She and her husband Adam own and run Pizza Box on the 900 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete. They make wonderful artisan, organic, wood fired pizzas in an…

Interview with Laura Reiley, Now with The Washington Post Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 27. Our featured interview today is with Laura Reiley. Laura was the food critic for The Tampa Bay Times for ten years, and just yesterday started her new job at The Washington Post. She will no longer be…

Interview #2 with Ray Lampe from Dr. BBQ Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 26. Our featured interview today is an encore appearance from Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ. Last week, we talked about the many things Ray did before opening the new restaurant with The Datz Group in St. Pete. This week,…

Interview with Ray Lampe from Dr. BBQ Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 25. Our featured interview today is with Ray Lampe a.k.a. Dr. BBQ. We'll find out how the truck driver from Chicago became a multi-award winning BBQ competitor, celebrity pitmaster, and TV food show judge and competitor living in St. Pete.…

Interview with Rachel Bennett from The Library Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 24. We start in the test kitchen, and try out Abby's new recipe for Irish-Bacon & Cabbage Pizza. It's soooo good! Our featured interview today is with Executive Chef Rachel Bennett from The Library (formerly The Peabody). She's bubbly, talented,…