Alice Jun of Hana Makgeolli sits down with Thomas and Mary as she shares her expertise in Korean spirits. She recounts her beautiful journey of how home brewing in college has now turned into Hana, gives us some of her favorite food and Makg...

On this episode, Thomas and Andy sit down with Tim Tierney & Danny Shapiro of Joiners Podcast. They shed some light into their backgrounds, the journey they’ve been on with their podcast, and we discuss some favorite spots in the city.

Lorraine Nguyen of Impact Culinary sits down with Anjoleen and Mary. She shares her journey through restaurants, pop-ups and how it led her to the Hatchery. She now works to help young adults understand their potential and grow through Impact's...

On this episode, Thomas and Anjoleen sit and chat with Ed Marszewski about his unique upbringing and his journey to building community and entrepreneurship. Ed shares about his upcoming projects and The Buddy System including Stock Journal a...

On this episode, Mary and Anjoleen sit down with Jack Joseph of  RMBR, formerly known as Komunity Kombucha. He shares the joys and challenges of growing a small business, the importance of relationships within your community, and his mi...

On this episode, Thomas and Anjoleen sit down with Lily Wang and Joe Briglio of Nine Bar. They share about what led them to open Nine Bar and their transition from bartenders to owners, as they create a space for the community and stay true ...

On this episode, Thomas and Andy sit down with Zach Engel of Galit. We learn about the core values and principles that drive Galit and how it’s lived out through transparency and openness to educate their staff. We discuss the importance of ...

On this episode, Anjoleen and Mary sit down with Danielle Chutinthranond of Monsoon Pottery. They discuss the challenge of being both an artist and entrepreneur. She explains the beauty of the ceramics process and how it creates works that a...

On this episode, Andy and Mary sit down with Margaret Pak of Thattu for an incredibly heartfelt conversation about Margaret’s journey and process to the kitchen. It was a reminder to all of us about how much cooking can bring us joy but also pa...

On this episode, Thomas and Andy sit down with Dario Monni of Tortello Pastificio. We learn about his passion and obsession for sourcing quality ingredients. And he shares with us the importance of preserving his culture and bringing a piece of...

The team sits down together for a group conversation looking back on the year full of travel, highlights, and blind taste each other on the Pepsi vs Coke challenge to see if we can identify which is which. We discuss our recent travel to South ...

Kirstin and Xavier Alexander of Metric Coffee and Brite Donuts and Baked Goods sit down with Mary and Thomas on this episode. They share with us how they navigate parenthood and being business owners, investing not only in their company but ...

John Manion hangs out with Andy and Thomas on this episode. They chat about the opening of his upcoming restaurant Brasero, the importance of staying inspired through travel and exploration, and keys to cooking the perfect ribeye.

Steve Morgan of The Sorting Table and Champagne Happy Hour sits down with Andy and Thomas on this episode. He gives us a deeper dive into the industry, demystifies wine, and shares his tips on pairing wine with food.

Carrie May of Chicago AF and Brave Recovery Coaching sits down with Anjoleen and Thomas on this episode. She shares her journey through sobriety and how it inspired her to foster new connections. Carrie shares the importance of building a sa...

Zubair Mohajir of Wazwan and The Coach House joins us on this episode. He shares with us his journey where he took bold and courageous steps to pursue a dream in a stage of uncertainty. Zubair sheds light on South Indian cuisine and shares with...

On this episode, we sit with Annie Xiang of Volition Tea. She shares her journey and transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. We discuss Volition Tea’s mission to create a more transparent and sustainable future for single origin ...

Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe and Pilot Light sits down with Andy and Thomas on this episode. We discuss his speech at this year’s Welcome Conference and his upcoming cookbook release as he shares his heart for community and his connection to Lu...

In this episode, we give you a quick introduction to who we are, we discuss how ‘en process’ started, the show ‘Alone’, and what we wish customers knew about dining at restaurants.Music created by AtmosphereProduced by Anthony "A...