Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant is expanding horizons with her new project, The Prospect, and shining a spotlight on Black chefs with her new video podcast series The Conversation. She talks with Lindsay and Jill about how she’s managing it all in t

Earthell Bynum and Rachel Minnis of Excellent Choice

Jul 10th, 2020 33m 25s

This time on Chew Diligence, Lindsay and Jill welcome a Leavenworth legend — Earthell Bynum, and her daughter-in-law, Rachel Minnis. Together, the reopened Excellent Choice, a place known around the world for its fried catfish and other fixings

Brandon Simpson, chef and owner of Jazzy B's Diner

Jul 2nd, 2020 41m 27s

Brandon Simpson, chef and owner of Jazzy B's Diner in Lee's Summit, joins co-hosts Lindsay Shively and Jill Silva via Zoom this week. He talks with them about operations since the COVID-19 pandemic started, as well as conversations he’s had wit

Pirate’s Bone Burgers Chef Zaid Consuegra faces uncertain future due to COVID-19, DACA

Jun 16th, 2020 43m 38s

Chef Zaid Consuegra isn’t just worried about reopening and running a restaurant after shutting his doors because of COVID-19. As a DACA recipient, he is waiting to hear what the Supreme Court will decide about the program that allows him and th

Local food producers see uptick in business during COVID-19 pandemic

May 12th, 2020 55m 53s

While restaurants are forced to adapt to new business models, and grocery stores struggle to keep basics on the shelves, there’s one sector of the food industry that’s been flooded with new customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This time on C

Teaching culinary arts during COVID-19 pandemic

May 5th, 2020 22m 34s

Learning to cook is no doubt a hands-on experience. With in-person classes canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, culinary arts teachers and students have had to get creative. Chef Bob Brassard and student Norah Pieken of Broadmoor Bistro join

Finding ways to serve during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 21st, 2020 39m 47s

On this episode of Chew Diligence, two restaurateurs who've spent nearly two decades each in the Kansas City hospitality industry tell us how they continue to serve their community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jake Imperiale of Bella Napoli an

Stronger together: Partnering up during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 7th, 2020 57m

For our fourth special episode on the impacts of COVID-19 on the Kansas City food industry, Lindsay and Jill explore how partnerships are bringing strength. Todd Johns of Plowboys BBQ and Stan Hays of Operation BBQ Relief talk about their Resta

Meeting needs in the time of COVID-19

Mar 30th, 2020 47m 4s

The restaurant industry faces increasingly uncertain times as the COVID-19 pandemic grows in the United States and Kansas City. Meeting the needs of the community and of the industry’s workers is proving challenging. Father Justin Matthews of T

Doing good during COVID-19 outbreak

Mar 21st, 2020 41m 33s

With normal operations suspended, many people connected to the Kansas City food industry are finding new ways to serve their community. From creating a resource mutually beneficial for customers and restaurateurs, to a distillery-turned-hand-sa

SPECIAL EPISODE: COVID-19 effects on KC's food and beverage industry

Mar 19th, 2020 56m 20s

In just a few short days, COVID-19 massively changed the way Kansas City’s food and beverage industry operates. With mandates in place closing restaurants’ dining rooms, business owners have had to get creative. Lindsay and Jill talk with Nick

Shaun Brady of Brady's and Conroy's

Mar 5th, 2020 59m 21s

This time on Chew Diligence, Chef Shaun Brady of Brady's Public House and Conroy's Public House joins Lindsay and Jill in the 41 Action News podcast studio. He told us about his journey to the kitchen and how one of his grandmother's recipes tr

Restless Spirits Distilling Company

Feb 20th, 2020 57m 58s

This time on Chew Diligence, a former high school science teacher turned distiller joins Lindsay and Jill to talk all things Irish whiskey — and gin. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Benay Shannon of Restless Spirits Distilling Company.S

Chef Rick Mullins of Café Sebastienne

Feb 6th, 2020 1h 6m

While Lindsay got some sun in Miami covering the Chiefs' Super Bowl win, Jill Silva was joined by Executive Chef Rick Mullins of Café Sebastienne in the 41 Action News podcast studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Michael Corvino

Jan 23rd, 2020 1h 8m

This time on Chew Diligence, Chef Michael Corvino joins Lindsay and Jill in the podcast studio. The James Beard Award finalist owns and operates Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, and now Ravenous, a fast-casual concept open for weekday lunch.

Chef Joe West of The Savoy at 21c

Jan 9th, 2020 1h 18m

Chef Joe West of The Savoy at 21c says “it’s definitely an honor” to be the executive chef at such a historic KC icon. He talks to Lindsay and Jill about his journey to get there and his unique twist on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for

The Smoke Sheet

Dec 26th, 2019 1h 3m

Sean Ludwig and Ryan Cooper began co-producing The Smoke Sheet, a weekly barbecue newsletter, in 2018. Both men are from Kansas City, but live elsewhere, and travel to some of the hottest barbecue pits in the country. Sean joins Lindsay and Jil

Anourom Thomson

Dec 12th, 2019 1h 4m

Chef Anourom Thomson, who is soon to open Anousone inside Strang Hall, shared with our cohosts Lindsay and Jill how his past has become his inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waldo Thai

Nov 28th, 2019 1h 12m

This episode is sure to make your mouth water! Co-hosts Lindsay Shively and Jill Silva were certainly hungry when they left the studio after their conversation with Waldo Thai Chef Pam Liberda and Bar Manager Darrell Loo.See omnystudio.com/list

Celina Tio of The Belfry

Nov 14th, 2019 1h 7m

This time on Chew Diligence, James Beard Award-winning Chef Celina Tio joins Lindsay and Jill in the podcast studio. They chat everything from the shine of the national spotlight to the reality of running a restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listene

The History of Kansas City Barbecue

Oct 31st, 2019 1h 21m

Barbecue is undeniably part of “how Kansas Citians think about themselves.” It’s a point of pride and shapes our city’s story. This time on Chew Diligence, Lindsay and Jill sit down with three men extremely knowledgable in the birth of Kansas C

Mean Mule Distilling Co

Oct 17th, 2019 54m 54s

Five generations ago, who could have predicted that “1,500 pounds of mean Missouri fury,” would become the namesake of the United States’ largest producer of American agave spirits? Jeff Evans of Mean Mule Distilling Co joins Lindsay and Jill i

3HALVES Brewing Co. & Jousting Pigs BBQ

Oct 3rd, 2019 1h 4m

3HALVES Brewing Co. and Jousting Pigs BBQ have made a home under one roof in Liberty, Missouri, bringing craft brew and craft ‘que to the Northland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les Dames d’Escoffier Kansas City

Sep 19th, 2019 54m 7s

Ahead of the Oct. 11 event, Lindsay and Jill chat with three women involved in the Les Dames d’Escoffier Kansas City SupperClub. Stick around until the end of the episode for a bonus recording from Chew Diligence’s first anniversary party at Be

Beth Barden of Succotash

Sep 5th, 2019 1h 11m

This time on Chew Diligence, Beth Barden of Succotash joins Lindsay and Jill in the podcast studio. From unique decor to a signature eight-layer cake, her brunch destination has plenty to offer. And, with help from Queer Eye, she’s taking her c