CLE Foodcast

Conversation for food and drink enthusiasts that starts where the pretty Instagram picture ends. Hosted by Lisa Sands, a Cleveland-based local food advocate and food and travel writer. CLE Foodcast serves up a deep dive into the local food ecosystem with developing food biz news, interesting interviews, and plenty of recommendations for must-try food experiences.

CLE Foodcast is a arts podcast hosted by Lisa Sands, with 116 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lisa Sands hosts CLE Foodcast, a arts show with 116 episodes published.

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  EP 114: Chefs Unite to Fight Cancer at Five Star Sensation

  Jun 19, 202555 minS0

  <p>This episode is a special collaboration with UH Seidman Cancer Center. Thanks to Five Star Sensation for the opportunity to highlight this important event and its mission.</p><p>Five Star Sensation, a food-focused fundraiser supporting UH Seidman Cancer Center, will take place Saturday, June 28, (2025) uniting chefs and vintners from across the country to lend their talents and time to raise critical funds for cancer research and patient care. </p><p>This episode features three local participants: Host Chef Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia, Douglas Katz of Edgewater Hospitality (Zhug, Amba, Kiln) and Venoy Rogers of Certified Angus Beef, who...

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  EP 113: Mike Malley and the 90th Anniversary of Malley's Chocolates

  Jun 5, 202540 minS0

  <p>This year Malley's Chocolates celebrates 90 years as Cleveland's homegrown candy company and I sat down with Mike Malley, a third-generation family member to talk about this iconic and beloved brand. </p><p>Started by his grandparents, Malley's is a celebrated part of Cleveland culture. We talked about growing up in a candy-making family (so fun, right?) and review some memories about family life, the business over time, and get some sweet scoops on your favorite Malley's treats.</p>

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  EP 112: The Rise and Fall of Wolf Pack Chorus, with Chris Wolf

  May 15, 202539 minS0

  <p>In early 2023, Chris and Katie Wolf opened Wolf Pack Chorus, a bold, beautiful restaurant in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland. It was intentionally different from the red sauce and meatball spots along Murray Hill, with a diverse menu and an upscale ambiance. After the struggle of the pandemic, it was kind of a celebration and a sign that things were back to normal and "finer dining" was here to stay. It was a "must dine" spot on all the lists for 2023.</p><p>Two years in, the story changed. Chris had to make the difficult decision to close...

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  EP 111: Giving Back and Building Dreams with Jimmy and Kimberly McCune Gibson

  May 8, 202547 minS0

  <p>This is a story of two locally-grown kids who met, fell in love, started a family, and embarked on the project of their lives. </p><p>Jimmy and Kimberly McCune Gibson are building The Hive at Honey Hill, an incredibly ambitious destination spot in Geauga County.</p><p>Owners of the successful Hungry Bee Catery, the two culinary pros wanted something more for their community. Inspired by their love and appreciation for Ohio and Chip and Joanna Gaines of the Magnolia brand, the couple is transforming an old theatre complex into a lifestyle center of food, goods, music and...

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  EP 110: RumSPRINGa! Spring Vegetables with Farmer Lee Jones

  Apr 17, 202554 minS0

  <p>It's about the time of year I am ready to go all crazy on spring vegetables (a "rumspringa" of sorts) so I grabbed my friend Farmer Lee Jones from The Chef's Garden and Farmer Jones Farm to learn more about some of the lesser-known springtime veggies and to catch up on what's new at the Erie County regenerative farm he runs with his brother Bob.</p><p>In the episode we talk about vegetables, soil health, food as preventative medicine, and hear about some upcoming public events and activities at the market and farm.</p><p>The CLE Foodcast...

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