Episode 13 — Owner Of Hoagies & Hops Of Indianapolis, Kristina Mazza '02

We don't advise you listen to this episode of The People of Penn State on a hungry stomach! We're joined by Kristina Mazza '02, the owner of Hoagies & Hops restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana!  With bread coming from South Jersey, meat, pickles and chips coming from Philly and the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, through Hoagies & Hops, Kristina hopes to give Indy a taste of what Southeast PA comfort food is all about.In the show, Kristina discusses how her passion for food got started, what it's like running her own restaurant, bringing Pennsylvania foods to Indy, the excitement behind hosting Penn State watch parties, and a lot more. Timestamps: 0.00 — Alma Mater Verse #11:15 — Intro1:25 — Beginnings at Penn State 2:35 — Penn State relationships 3:20 — Kristina's passion for food8:00 — Running a business 8:30 — Hoagies & Hops' signature item10:50 — Winning "Best Cheesesteak in Indiana" 12:20 — Giving back to the local community15:00 — Serving craft beer17:50 — Penn State/Eagles Game Watch Parties 20:35 — Hosting Penn Staters for the 2016 Big Ten Championship Game22:03 — Ad Read23:00 — Lighting Round Questions 26:45 — Outro27:45 — Alma Mater Verse #2 Visit Hoagies & Hops' WebsiteFollow Hoagies & Hops on:FacebookInstagramLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com