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Open Belly

Open Belly is a podcast exploring America’s vibrant and diverse food culture. Our mission is to share the stories of immigrant and refugee chefs and restauranteurs, and to use food as a way to underst... Read more

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Episode 04: Sohaila's Kitchen

Episode 04: Sohaila's Kitchen

It’s been Sohaila Humayon’s lifelong dream to open her own restaurant, and her dream has finally come true. She’s servin... Read more

26 Feb 2019

44mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 03: Fannie's African Cuisine + Bonus Q&A

Episode 03: Fannie's African Cuisine + Bonus Q&A

It wasn’t always Fannie’s dream to open a restaurant, but with a little encouragement from her friends and after gaining... Read more

19 Feb 2019

32mins

Ranked #3

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Season 2, Episode 04: MáLà Project

Season 2, Episode 04: MáLà Project

In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with co-founder of Málà Project, Ning “Amelie” Kang. When you come to Má... Read more

30 Sep 2019

35mins

Ranked #4

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Season 2, Episode 01: Khe-Yo

Season 2, Episode 01: Khe-Yo

For the first episode of season two, we had the opportunity to sit down with Soulayphet “Phet” Schwader from Khe-Yo, loc... Read more

9 Sep 2019

50mins

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Episode 07: Sura Eats

Episode 07: Sura Eats

Keeyoung Kim is bringing traditional Korean dishes to Kansas City in a modern and approachable way. His Instagram-worthy... Read more

19 Mar 2019

42mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 06: Queen Sweets & Bakery

Episode 06: Queen Sweets & Bakery

Today we're excited to share one of Kansas City's best kept secrets: Queen Sweets & Bakery. The Bataineh family orig... Read more

12 Mar 2019

28mins

Ranked #7

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Season 2, Episode 03: Çka Ka Qëllu

Season 2, Episode 03: Çka Ka Qëllu

For an experience like no other, head to Çka Ka Qëllu located in the Bronx. Owner Ramiz Kukaj was inspired to open his r... Read more

23 Sep 2019

22mins

Ranked #8

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Season 2, Episode 02: Caracas Arepa Bar

Season 2, Episode 02: Caracas Arepa Bar

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with co-owner of Caracas Arepa Bar, Maribel Araujo. Caracas is a Ven... Read more

16 Sep 2019

36mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 09: Desta's Ethiopian Cuisine + Bonus Q&A with Thelma's Kitchen

Episode 09: Desta's Ethiopian Cuisine + Bonus Q&A with Thelma's Kitchen

Desta’s Ethiopian Cuisine is an experience like no other. Not only is Desta’s food beautiful and packed with flavor, but... Read more

2 Apr 2019

36mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 05: Anita’s Cuisine

Episode 05: Anita’s Cuisine

For today’s episode, we had the pleasure of getting to know Anita and Steffanie Rodas, from Anita’s Cuisine in Merriam, ... Read more

5 Mar 2019

31mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 08: Antojitos del Peru + Bonus Q&A with Krokstrom Klubb

Episode 08: Antojitos del Peru + Bonus Q&A with Krokstrom Klubb

Norma Palomino is bringing classic Peruvian dishes from her hometown of Lima to the people of Kansas City.  Dishes featu... Read more

26 Mar 2019

28mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 10: Pirate's Bone

Episode 10: Pirate's Bone

Who says eating a plant-based diet can’t be fun? Chef Zaid Consuegra Sauza is creating Latin American inspired dishes an... Read more

9 Apr 2019

54mins

Ranked #13

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Season 02, Episode 05: Papa's Kitchen

Season 02, Episode 05: Papa's Kitchen

At Papa’s Kitchen, located in Jackson Heights, you’ll be greeted with a smile, a menu—and a book of karaoke songs. Co-ow... Read more

7 Oct 2019

28mins

Ranked #14

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Season 02, Episode 11: Sybil's Bakery

Season 02, Episode 11: Sybil's Bakery

In this season’s finale, we had the great pleasure of getting to know Ken Bernard of Sybil’s Bakery in Queens. Ken was b... Read more

18 Nov 2019

24mins

Ranked #15

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Season 02, Episode 10: Yemen Cafe

Season 02, Episode 10: Yemen Cafe

For this week’s episode, we had the opportunity to get to know Sid Nassir from Yemen Cafe. Yemen Cafe has two locations—... Read more

11 Nov 2019

26mins

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