Community Table from Big Red F

Mackenzie Sehlke, executive director of Boulder County Farmers Markets, and Lauren Kelso, who leads the Boulder Center for Food and Agriculture, discuss Boulder’s local food and agriculture, building on 40 years of farmers market history while developing a community vision for the next 40. Sehlke and Kelso highlight local issues affecting growers as well as eaters, and advocate for systems-level change to benefit all of us.

March is Oyster Month at Jax, so DQ and Dana dispatched the producer of this show to Hokkaido, Japan to face his fear of oysters. Edutainment ensues.

In this episode of the Community Table podcast, host Dana Query has a casual chat with Kristen Rauch of EatDenver and Anthony Myint of Zero Foodprint, talking about the mission of the two organizations, the food ecosystem in Colorado, and big plans for 2026. They explore innovative solutions to support regenerative agriculture, highlight the collaborative efforts between organizations to create a resilient food ecosystem and discuss the various ways individuals and businesses can get involved in supporting all the cool things that Zero Foodprint and EatDenver are up to. To wrap it up as the Voice from the Community, Peter Waters, owner of T|aco in Boulder, shares an incredible story to lift the spirits and give hope for humanity."  

DQ’s December Musings. From Big Red F’s departure from delivery apps to city maintenance and clean up ahead of Sundance and plenty in between, hear all that’s good in DQ’s mind this week. 

Listen to the joys and challenges of running a seafood joint as DQ and Chef Sheila are joined by Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills & Ryan Prewitt of Pêche New Orleans. Plus, hear from Cheetie Kumar about the Independent Restaurant Coalition’s important advocacy work in Washington. 

DQ talks with Joe Hovancak (Former VP of Economic Vitality of the Boulder Chamber, now VP of Caruso Ventures) about allll the Boulder things from Quantum to homelessness; plus we'll hear from Mackenzie Sehlke of the Boulder County Farmers Markets.

Boulder LEGEND Frank Day passed away recently. In this episode, we listen in to a conversation he and Dave Query recorded a couple years ago out on the front porch. Covering everything from Boulder history to knife fights, this episode is a special one.

Join us for a culinary trip around the world, as we celebrate food traditions to ring in the new year. In the southern US, we sample "Hoppin' John" a dish based on black eyed peas, collard greens and corn bread. Then it's off to La Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain to take on the "Las Doce Uvas de la Suerte" challenge and hear about other new year food traditions in Spanish speaking countries. Finally, we visit Japan to learn about Osechi Ryori.

A walk down memory lane of the glorious history of Boulder restaurants all the way from The Aristocrat, to Michelin stars and the state of the state today.

Join us on this episode of the Big Red F Community Table Podcast as Dana Query sits down with her two step-sons, Matt and Harrison Query. The brothers share their personal stories, including their upbringing in Boulder, career paths, and how they ventured into writing and producing books with film adaptations. The discussion covers their collaborative process in writing novels and screenplays, the challenges and rewards of working together, and insights into the film and literary industries. The episode also touches on the inspiration behind their works and the supportive family environment that fueled their creative pursuits. After the main interview Harrison speaks with the Query's manager, Scott Glassgold, about the film industry and the Query's success from his viewpoint.

In this episode of 'Community Table,' host Dave Query reconnects with Doug Emerson, owner of the iconic University Bikes in Boulder. They reminisce about their 35-year friendship and discuss everything from immigration to employee handbooks. They delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the bike industry, the rise of electric bikes, and discuss the challenges and joys of running a longstanding business. Doug also shares insights on Boulder’s evolution and the importance of offering exceptional customer service in retail.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:28 Meet Doug Emerson03:22 COVID-19 Impact on the Bike Industry05:05 The Future of the Bike Industry07:04 Service and Hospitality at University Bikes10:38 The Rise of Electric Bikes18:53 Challenges and Changes in Boulder21:02 Conclusion and Farewell21:18 Bonus: Local Music Announcement - Amaryllis at The Velvet Elk@amaryllistheband

What does food mean to you? For many, the act of cooking and eating is simply a chore they have to do a few times a day. Eat something quick and convenient to stop being hungry, get back to your life. But at Big Red F we think our listeners will agree that food is capable of being so much more. Cooking is an act of love, an act of reverence. Eating is a multi-sensory event that can stick with you for your entire life, and even be passed on through generations. With all of this in mind…have you ever thought of food as medicine? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Sabrina Falquier MD, CCMS, DipABLM to learn about the field of Culinary Medicine. Dr. Falquier talks through some favorite childhood memories surrounding the food in her native Mexico, discusses the role of food in modern hospitals, and gives some simple insights to help those of us who don’t have acronyms after our names unlock the full nutritional benefits of the food we eat. Plus, we hear from Paul Manutes, perhaps better known by his TikTok handle @paulycooks, about the role that food can play in families, careers, religions, and communities.We’ll close things out by letting you know about Jax Hollow’s show at our live music venue & bar in Boulder, the Velvet Elk Lounge, and showing off some of her signature blues-rock singing and guitar playing.@sensationssalud@paulycooks@jaxhollowListen to Dr. Falquier as host of Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast.See the power of culinary medicine in action in the documentary - The Kitchenistas - Streaming on Apple TV, Google Play & Vudu, and on PBS.

If you've paid any attention to the news recently, you've probably heard about some pretty major things happening at the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park: The Sundance Film Festival's Director's Lab moving here; the Hollywood juggernaut Blumhouse (Get Out, Halloween, The Purge, etc) curating a museum of Horror Film on site; the Frozen Dead Guy festival relocating there; a Chocolate Factory being built; and a half-billion dollar financial deal that will benefit Colorado public school arts programs.In this episode, Dave Query of Big Red F talks with John Cullen - owner of the Stanley and mastermind behind all of this - to get the inside scoop.Plus, we hear from US Senator John Hickenlooper and CEO of Visit Estes Park Kara Franker about their experiences with John.Finally, Hunter Pinkston of the Pink Stones announces their April 28th show at our live music venue & bar in Boulder, the Velvet Elk Lounge.

Jax Fish House Executive Chef Sheila Lucero talks oysters with:Julie Qiu, InAHalfShell.com - Oyster Master Guild Patrick Oliver, Rappahannock River Oyster FarmWeatherly Nates, Alaska Shellfish Farm Plus, we hear birthday wishes from some Jax legends from both sides of the oyster bar.Finally, musician Thom LaFond announces his March 8th show at our cool little live music venue & bar in Boulder, Velvet Elk Lounge.