No Dishes: Bloomington

No Dishes: Bloomington An inside look at the Bloomington, IN independent restaurant and bar industry

06/16/2026

A couple of years ago we had Aubrey and Dan from Heartwork Brewing on the podcast to talk about their incredible beer offerings. Now we have the other owner, Jeff Browne, along with Sandy Moore, to chat about their delicious, expanded food menu! Pizza with dough made in house every day, fresh salads using local produce, and apps/desserts that are sure to start your meal off on the right foot, or end things on a high note. Learn about Jeff's extensive industry experience, including the old Yogi's, and the store behind the beloved Sandy's Pizza!

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-PMmyiPgzBU?si=Nq1xutG4cQW6t5_M

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06/09/2026

No new episode this week but we wanted to share this episode we released back in November of 2023 with Doran May and his son Tim, formerly of The Chocolate Moose/The Penguin. Doran passed away back in late April. He leaves behind a long legacy of giving back to the Bloomington community and having a positive impact on the lives of anyone who was lucky enough to come into contact with him.

06/02/2026

Established in 1958, Stone Belt provides resources and support so individuals with disabilities can participate fully in our community. They're the oldest and largest agency of its kind in south-central Indiana. Breanne Siniard speaks on her role as the Director of Employment with Stonebelt, and Mary Ellen Noe also joins us to share about Noe Limits, her new organization that also empowers individuals to find long-term employment through inclusive and and supportive workforce solutions.

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OQRUoit2mzg?si=dxVcUemW4W6DdLtZ

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The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
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05/26/2026

From the coal mines of Southern Indiana to opening up their own supplement store, Mike Downey, Nick Potts, and Chris Potts are carving their own path to success. Macros & Nutrition not only sells supplements but also carries pre-made meals, an extensive protein shake bar, peptides, and free body composition scans.

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GlDbpsv2yTU?si=HSG_O1tyIADR9E76

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05/19/2026

An absolute Bloomington legend, Spyridon "Strats" Stratigos has left his imprint all over Bloomington in ways many of us will never quite fully comprehend. From being an early partner of Michael Cassady at Uptown Cafe, to owning the original Gables restaurant where BuffaLouie's at The Gables currently resides, Strats is a local restaurant icon. He also made a massive impact in cinema, with key roles in all-time classics 'Hoosiers' & 'Rudy'. Join us for a fascinating trip down memory lane on the latest episode of No Dishes!

Watch below, listen on your favorite audio-streaming app, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/D_FRPHfmW4Q?si=QyvR3_KwIgAFEm4d

This episode is brought to you by:
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BLOOM Magazine
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05/12/2026

Bethel Lane Farm Stop is your one-stop shop for local eggs, meat, produce, and much more, allowing you to support local farmers while knowing where the food you and your family consume originates. Mark and Cindy Tirey never set out to start a farm stop, rather, it happened organically as they sold meat from their ranch and started partnering with other farmers. Learn about their offerings, why it's important to shop local, and of course, what their favorite local restaurants are.

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/od27iM_EYC0?si=ze0YK84UvVGpI9c9

This episode is brought to you by:
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05/05/2026

Three venues across three days, the Cosmic Songwriters Festival provides local and regional performers a chance to not only perform their original tunes, but to share the stories behind them. Shaun McDermott and Paul Bertsch take a deep dive with us into the incredible artists they have booked for this year, each unique venue involved, and what you can expect! You can find more info and tickets here: https://www.cosmicsongwriter.com/

Watch below, listen on all of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2YDRXok01f8?si=zrRa9Xu1Ollqnx3T

This episode is brought to you by:
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04/28/2026

Joining us on our latest episode of No Dishes is Wade Van Orman, long time manager of our beloved local Co-Op, Bloomingfoods. We take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the old downtown and Elm Heights locations, discuss what it means to function as a Co-Op, and of course dive into what makes their hot bar and salad bar so special and unique.

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nke1xgYJU_o?si=F9sk-2Z9bvlKlP8j

This episode is brought to you by:
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BLOOM Magazine
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04/21/2026

Out-of-this world cinnamon rolls, custom cakes, and take-n-bake treats, Jenny’s Baking Co. truly does it all! Jenny Regester joins us on the pod to to share her story of growing her passion into a full time business, the challenges it presents, and we do a deep dive into all of her delectable offerings!

Watch below, listen on all of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ehKVXOpPrcY?si=lGLETL8w-67AQCDH

No Dishes is brought to you by:
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Move Bloomington
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
BLOOM Magazine
Bloomington Town Planner Community Calendar

04/14/2026

When reservations sell out within minutes of posting, you know you're doing something right! Rob and Rod Myers are behind Pizza Monkey, a fun project that sells scratch made pizza out of their backyard and all of the money goes directly to a different local non-profit every month. Hear how it all got started, how you can join the delicious fun, and what type of creative offerings you can expect to find!

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming services, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TQ0gkxvX1jk?si=olltI2Ggk-LOSpxd

This episode is brought to you by:
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BLOOM Magazine
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