“In Love with Food, In Love with Storytelling” — Jason Sobocinski — Haven Hot Chicken

In this flavorful episode of Sounds of Health, host Dave MacNiven sits down with Jason Sobocinski, co-founder of Haven Hot Chicken, to explore how food and storytelling come together to build a brand that’s bold, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in community. From his early days in cheese shops to launching one of Connecticut’s most beloved hot chicken destinations, Jason shares how passion, resilience, and local pride have shaped every step of his journey. Learn how Haven Hot Chicken grew from a pandemic pivot into a statewide sensation, now serving up spice and soul in New Haven, Orange, Norwalk, North Haven, Storrs, Middletown, Newington, Oxford, and Fairfield. Plus, hear how their Food Truck keeps the heat rolling across Connecticut, bringing their signature flavors to festivals, neighborhoods, and pop-up events. 🍌 From off-menu spice levels to their cult-favorite banana pudding, Jason dishes on what makes Haven Hot Chicken more than just a restaurant—it’s a movement built on flavor, philanthropy, and fierce community connection. 📲 Follow Haven Hot Chicken: Instagram: @havenhotchicken Facebook: havenhotchicken TikTok: @havenhotchicken LinkedIn: haven-hot-chicken 🌐 Website: www.havenhotchicken.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review Sounds of Health to keep up with stories that nourish the soul and celebrate the people behind the plate. Sounds of Health is brought to you by Nutmeg Insurance Advisors and recorded at the offices of Nutmeg Advisory Group in North Haven, CT. Producer and Host: Dave MacNiven Producer: Jason Carubia Music: Rob Hames Visit us on: YouTube: SoundsofHealthPodcast Facebook: soundsofhealthpodcast Instagram: soundsofhealthpod LinkedIn: soundsofhealth Website: https://www.soundsofhealthpod.com/ Thank you for liking, following, subscribing, sharing, rating, and reviewing!