SideDish

Today we are joined by Shakeel Dalal of LAUNCH: Longmont Housing - a local coalition focused on housing. Well, housing, affordability, sustainability, environmental impact... Like, a holistic approach to housing and community. It doesn't have to be scary! Before all that, though, we talk Longmont. You know, restaurants and 4/20. Oh, and lent gets a mention, too. So, Brady talks fried fish and Annie talks cocktails.

Today, Annie and Brady talk business news in Longmont! Boy, we really need to do some kind of roundup, because there's a heap of openings, closings, and sales. About those openings, we've also got Chef Larry who is currently building out Red Cedar Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant on Main. He's set to open in the next few months, and I can tell you after our chat we left hungry.

We've been brigaded! Today, the studio is invaded by u/1davide, moderator of the local Longmont subreddit. The subreddit is a place where news is shared, discussions are had, and rants are... ranted. It's also like THE place to discuss road paint, stoplight timing, and traffic accidents. Brady has been on the sub for a long time, and it was pretty cool for him to meet Davide!

We have huge news about one of the oldest and most recognizable buildings in Longmont. You know, it used to have the China Panda. Before that (WAAAAY before) it was Longmont's First hotel. It currently houses Java Stop... and even the Speakeasy. Speaking of, today we have Sarah Carrillo who is the founder and owner of the speakeasy.

Today we're joined by Amanda Maldonado of Coy Ink Studio. Are we supposed to say, "of" here? Rather, she IS Coy Ink Studio. What's more, she's a stretching enthusiast, time management expert... and a HUGE (fellow) nerd about Longmont. We thoroughly enjoyed this interview!

Royalty abounds! Today, we're joined by Macie May, the self purported Queen of Longmont. I guess that makes her a leader in more than one way, because, well, Macie basically IS the Longmont Leader. (You know, the local news source!?) Like, that's her. Just her. It's basically a one-woman job.

Today, we've got a special live solstice spirit episode recorded at ⁠Dry Land Distillers⁠. Like, we had a real audience and they listened and even said they liked it. So that was a nice change. What was it about? Uh, well, Annie has a drink and bares it all! She's got HEAPS of gossip about old town.

And we made it - the episode I mean. We didn't really even have to try that hard. What did we talk about again? Oh yeah, Brady cannot stop talking about wood. And pickleball. Boy this is all starting to sound extremely euphemistic.

Today’s guest is Rachel Hunter - no, Rachel Barrantes! - of ⁠A Florae⁠, a retail floral shop and clothing boutique at 464 Main. Oh! And downstairs there’s a vintage shop, too.

This week starts with a Sidedish original: Brady does his homework! (And, Annie warms a seat at the back of the class!) Then, we talk REAL sweets stuff... massive redevelopment plans at the Sugar Mill.