Good Bytes

Today's guest is Eloise Valadez, who has been in the field of journalism for 40 years, covering entertainment and the culinary scene in Northwest Indiana. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guests are mother-daughter duo and business partners Jenn and Vicki Kerr, owners of Blue Moon Barn & Vintage Market in Westville.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Nicki Caylor, owner of Running Vines Winery in Chesterton, talks about the origins on the business and what they offer there.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Stephanie Smith returns to talk about food in the Region and my sister, Becky Clark, and I talk about some of our favorite foods.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guest is Stephanie Smith from the South Shore CVA who talked about some of the festivals and activities to enjoy in the region, including Pierogi Fest and the It's A Christmas Story Comes Home exhibit at the Indiana Welcome Center.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Chef Darrick Tucker, Jr. is our guest today. We chat about his food trailer, Southern Roots.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guest is Chef Darrick Tucker, Jr., who has spent 25 years in the culinary industry. We talk about his work as a dual credit instructor with Ivy Tech and food truck operator.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guest is Jayne Grelewicz, owner of The Lakehouse & Cabana Airbnb on Bass Lake - and fellow Trader Joe's enthusiast.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://youtu.be/WHQhchDP3VkFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Our guests on this show are Sun and Chuck Scates, owners of Fluid Coffee Roasters, which has seven locations in Northwest Indiana. They share how they began the business, which was a longtime dream for them both, what goes into roasting high quality coffee and how the business has grown to seven locations in Northwest Indiana.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhUNcTJecrYFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guest is Monica Jimenez-Susoreny, owner of Las Mamacitas Food Truck and Catering.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today Dan "Gus" Lehnerer, owner of New Oberpfalz Brewing in Griffith, indiana, returns to talk about how the beer industry has changed and the future of craft brewing.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRNGg6EkVKYFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Our guest today is Dan "Gus" Lehnerer, owner of New Oberpfalz Brewing in Griffith as we chat all things beer and the state of the craft brewery industry.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4iyMZyJO4o Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

On this episode we welcomed Peggy and Matthew Blackwell, owner’s of Tiny’s Coffee Bar in Gary’s historic Miller Beach. The mother-son duo talk about the origins of the business and the building, the Miller community and downtown business district, the expansive beer and spirits menu, the varied breakfast, brunch and dinner menus, the events held at the space at more. 

This show’s guest is Natalie Cooper, owner of The Woodlands at Cooper Farm in Otis, along with a call in from Ryan and Seth of Nude Dude Food. Ryan and Seth will be the featured chefs at the Valentine’s Day Dinner at the farm on February 14. We talked about the menu, the farm and plans for the venue in 2026.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clips from this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPqC9RguIxghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9mqw4nIfE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsj12di3AIFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

On today's show, Eric Berindei joins us to talk about Lincoln Kitchen, a type of food court in Valparaiso that offers delivery, carry-out and dine in under one roof - where you can order a variety of cuisines from a dozen independent restaurants all in one place with one purchase. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

On this show, I suggest a list of new restaurants to enjoy in 2026 (two per month) from my book Unique Eats and Eateries of Indiana.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

My guest, Paul Steinweg, and I talk about foodie highlights of 2025.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOWKImWs0woFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This week's episode features Sage Popovich, who recently launched a new catering venture called Raising the Bar. She aims to take pressure off of hosts with customized menus and special touches. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KUjKvSQhUYFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guest Becky Clark, the other half of Chicago Foodie Sisters.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1kHh9ZDvb4Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

On this episode, we have as our guest Dan "Gus" Lehnerer, founder and owner of New Oberpfalz Brewing in Griffith, IN. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://youtu.be/x8rEX3Y400AFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Today's guest is my foodie friend, Janet Williams. We talked about our Thanksgiving feasts and some of the local places voted as the best in the region.

Today's guest is Cheryl Dornberg, founder of Mrs. Dornberg's Culinary Experience, a national board certified health and wellness coach and certified culinary nutrition expert.

Today's guest is Carla Johnson, owner of Bread Baby, a sourdough baker in Valparaiso.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guest Leticia "Lettie" Becerra, owner of Aurora B Boutique and passionate foodie. We talk about her favorite family recipes, food memories an annual traditions, like her annual pie day!Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqbsDznFXz8Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guests Mary and Kaye with Tri Kappa who joined the show to talk about the upcoming Taste of Valparaiso event that the organization is planning. It's the 30th year for the event that will feature samples from $25 different restaurants. They also shared the many community projects that the non-profit supports in the community.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features Dawn Huston, owner of Goblin Duneside Bar & Eatery in Beverly Shores. In this episode we talked about the beginnings of the business, the menu, the special events, the wine club and more.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

 This episode features guest Melanie Curtis, owner of Gene Catering and Desserts. We talked about her experience working at Charlie Trotter's throughout high school, the delicious soul food specialties and desserts she prepares, the festivals she participates in and future plans for her business.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guest Natalie Cooper, owner of The Woodlands at Cooper Farm in Otis, Indiana. This wedding and special event venue has been in Natalie‘s family since the 1950s and was originally in dairy farm that was established in the late 1800s.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie Sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AenKB5DDaeEFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guest Amanda Calzada, a member of the family that owns Pico de Gallo Mexican Restaurant in Hammond and is a food vendor at local markets.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clips from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZjSWk26RtIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_BKmmaRTTAFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guest Becky Clark, the other half of Chicago Foodie Sisters.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode:Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guest Angela Maletta, co-owner of Maletta’s Hot Sauce, a local scratch-made sauce company producing a variety of heat levels.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: Coming soon!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features (part 1) Natalie Wilson, Program Director with Our Greater Good, to talk about the mission of the non-profit and their Upcoming Chefs Around the Table fundraiser event and also (part 2) Sharon Hovey, owner of Shar’s Kitchen, a food camper serving up comfort food in Northwest Indiana.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode:Part 1: https://youtu.be/ntO8JR4PjYI?feature=sharedPart 2: https://youtu.be/s3xNU2QGQpM?si=yf6HLiqG3BcZ83TOFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features Chris Helton, owner of Gridiron Grill food truck. He shares how his scratch kitchen on wheels got its start, what’s on the menu and what it’s like operating a mobile family-owned food business.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://youtu.be/oU3qv2VWwXg?feature=sharedFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features Leann Sego- farmer, foodie, interior designer, skin care line creator, owner/founder of Creme de la Crop, Inc.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode:https://youtu.be/ZIV5LlUswyc?feature=sharedFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features guests Jed and Arianna Clarke, owners of Clarke Family Farms, a regenerative farm in San Pierre, in where they produce pasture-raised poultry and pork.Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://youtu.be/KRsFSve8onk?feature=sharedFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features Guests Larry and Greg from the Tasty 219 podcast!Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBqEBMeoKBIFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features Eric Hines and Anna Ortiz from The Traveler, a unique, independent culinary business, launched in Northwest Indiana. Right now we are at They have a pop-up kitchen at Zombie Club in Crown Point and owner Erik is the Chef of The Museum at Lassens Resort in Cedar Lake. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from Episode 4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=61x-N-3hnYYFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features Katie Smith, co-owner and CEO of Great Harvest Bakery Cafe in Crown Point, Indiana. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J3BjZNFW3IFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

This episode features Chris Pavlou, owner of RADIUS-Valpo (with a new Crown Point location opening soon), Maple + Bacon in Valparaiso, Sandwich City/ Olympic Imported Foods in Crown Point and part-owner of Tommy B's Clubhouse in Valparaiso. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clips from Episode 2: https://youtu.be/4BFo0RHkxAA?feature=shared and https://youtu.be/1qxREfGEkmU?feature=sharedFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

The Good Bytes radio show debuted today (7/28/25) on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM. Episode one featured Lindsey Liesenfelt from Truly Teas. Catch video clips on our Chicago Foodie sisters YouTube channel. Video clip from Episode 1: https://youtu.be/t7EI_80FTN0?feature=sharedFind us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Good Bytes Preview - get ready for a new podcast from Chicago Foodie Sisters!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters

Good Bytes Trailer - get ready for a new podcast from Chicago Foodie Sisters!Find us at:www.ChicagoFoodieSisters.comm.youtube.com/@chicagofoodiesistersfacebook.com/ChicagoFoodieSistersinstagram.com/ChicagoFoodieSisterstiktok.com/@ChicagoFoodieSisters