Abby and Jen go back to their roots with a reprisal of classic segments like Yelp Reviews and Charlotte Shoutouts, in addition to a special plea to a Charlotte region staple - Harris Teeter. (beware: earworm included).

Abby and Jen go back to their roots with a reprisal of classic segments like Yelp Reviews and Charlotte Shoutouts, in addition to a special plea to a Charlotte region staple - Harris Teeter. (beware: earworm included).

Batch #28

From his humble beginnings creating backyard dirt potions to his current science-forward culinary style, Chef Ken Aponte of Alchemy shares his path and his passions (spoiler alert: rules) in an absolute blast of a chat with Jen and Abby. 

From his humble beginnings creating backyard dirt potions to his current science-forward culinary style, Chef Ken Aponte of Alchemy shares his path and his passions (spoiler alert: rules) in an absolute blast of a chat with Jen and Abby.

Batch #27: Ken Aponte, Alchemy

Sam Hart

"Now, it's time to run." In Part II of our chat with Chef Sam Hart of Counter-, we get some drool-inducing spoiler alerts about what's coming up, including a peek at his new wine-driven concept, Biblio. 

"Now, it's time to run." In Part II of our chat with Chef Sam Hart of Counter-, we get some drool-inducing spoiler alerts about what's coming up, including a peek at his new wine-driven concept, Biblio.

Batch #26: Sam Hart, Counter- (Part II)

In Part I of 2, Jen and Abby welcome the inimitable Chef Sam Hart, who has been making serious waves in Charlotte with his musically paired, story-driven tasting menus at Counter-, an experience that is absolutely not to be missed – if you can get seats, that is.

In Part I of 2, Jen and Abby welcome the inimitable Chef Sam Hart, who has been making serious waves in Charlotte with his musically paired, story-driven tasting menus at Counter-, an experience that is absolutely not to be missed – if you can get seats, that is.

Batch #25: Sam Hart, Counter-

Hold on to your appetites! Abby and Jen sit down with Greg Williams and Jamie Barnes, delightfully talented chef-owners of What The Fries, and chew the fat about everything from their food truck origins to their brick-and-mortar location and insanely creative menu stylings.

Hold on to your appetites! Abby and Jen sit down with Greg Williams and Jamie Barnes, delightfully talented chef-owners of What The Fries, and chew the fat about everything from their food truck origins to their brick-and-mortar location and insanely creative menu stylings.

Batch #24: What the Fries

Great beer isn’t hard to come by in the QC. But great beer AND amazing food in one spot? That’s rare. Enter Legion Brewing! In this batch, we chat with two of their talented chefs in advance of the grand opening of their newest location. And yes, dear listeners, they brought snacks!

Great beer isn’t hard to come by in the QC. But great beer AND amazing food in one spot? That’s rare. Enter Legion Brewing! In this batch, we chat with two of their talented chefs in advance of the grand opening of their newest location. And yes, dear listeners, they brought snacks!

Batch #23: Legion Brewing

Chef Christa Csoka of The Artisan’s Palate visits the studio to share one of the most universal truths: no matter how long it takes, never give up on your dreams.

Chef Christa Csoka of The Artisan’s Palate visits the studio to share one of the most universal truths: no matter how long it takes, never give up on your dreams.

Batch #22: Christa Csoka, The Artisan's Palate

Set your alarm and come along on an adventure through the woods as Jen and Abby discuss hunting with Jared Shank, local entertainer and hobby hunter.

Set your alarm and come along on an adventure through the woods as Jen and Abby discuss hunting with Jared Shank, local entertainer and hobby hunter.

Batch #21: Jared Shank

Kanpai! Sake Sara is back for Part II. In this batch: Abby gets tipsy, Jen gets a long-awaited answer to one of the big sake misunderstandings, and Sara explains all the science. 

Kanpai! Sake Sara is back for Part II. In this batch: Abby gets tipsy, Jen gets a long-awaited answer to one of the big sake misunderstandings, and Sara explains all the science.

Batch #20: Sake Sara, Part II

We had too much fun for one batch. In part I of II, Abby and Jen get their brains exploded in a delicious introduction to the complex world of sake with Sara "Sake Sara" Guterbock, who has been moonlighting as an Amused Bouche super fan. 

We had too much fun for one batch. In part I of II, Abby and Jen get their brains exploded in a delicious introduction to the complex world of sake with Sara "Sake Sara" Guterbock, who has been moonlighting as an Amused Bouche super fan.

Batch #19: Sake Sara, Part I

Food-obsessed friends Jen and Abby share their Iron Chef-style food battles, reading Yelp reviews in-character, and culinary hot-takes.

Love is in the air! In this special Valentines Day episode, Abby and Jen recap their holiday food adventures, play a thrilling round of Foodie Fight, and romance the (stretchy) pants off their partners...and each other...in Battle: Chocolate.   

Love is in the air! In this special Valentines Day episode, Abby and Jen recap their holiday food adventures, play a thrilling round of Foodie Fight, and romance the (stretchy) pants off their partners...and each other...in Battle: Chocolate.

Batch #18: Valentine's Day Battle: Chocolate

An episode straight from Abby’s dreams: MJ from Two Scoops Creamery smuggles a metric ton of ice cream into the studio and shares his secret to small business success.   

An episode straight from Abby’s dreams: MJ from Two Scoops Creamery smuggles a metric ton of ice cream into the studio and shares his secret to small business success.

Batch #17: MJ, Two Scoops Creamery

Cheese, glorious cheese! In the last episode of 2021, Abby and Jen have a "Gouda" time nerding all the way out with Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman's Cheese Shop. Along the way, they reminisce about their sensual Raclette Night experience and adopt some drool-worthy cheese-centric holiday traditions. 

Cheese, glorious cheese! In the last episode of 2021, Abby and Jen have a "Gouda" time nerding all the way out with Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman's Cheese Shop. Along the way, they reminisce about their sensual Raclette Night experience and adopt some drool-worthy cheese-centric holiday traditions.

Batch #16: Rachel Klebaur, Orrman's Cheese Shop

Chefs Oscar Johnson &amp; Daryl Cooper bring soul to the studio: sharing the history behind Virginia Tidewater cuisine and their own special twists that make Jimmy P's Street Shack a uniquely Charlotte concept.

Chefs Oscar Johnson &amp; Daryl Cooper bring soul to the studio: sharing the history behind Virginia Tidewater cuisine and their own special twists that make Jimmy P's Street Shack a uniquely Charlotte concept.

Batch #15: Jimmy Pearls

In this very special Thanksgiving episode, Jen and Abby host a gathering to duke it out in Battle: Friendsgiving.

In this very special Thanksgiving episode, Jen and Abby host a gathering to duke it out in Battle: Friendsgiving.

Batch #14: Thanksgiving Special

Jen and Abby eat their way through the Carolina Renaissance Festival; Abby challenges Jen to a new game: Never Have I Ever.

Jen and Abby eat their way through the Carolina Renaissance Festival; Abby challenges Jen to a new game: Never Have I Ever.

Batch #13

Kim Ballard, Flavor Lord of Your Mom’s Donuts, visits the studio to give Jen &amp; Abby a lesson in donut math, deliver a first-taste of some autumn rotational flavors, and shout-out a few hundred incredible local eateries.

Kim Ballard, Flavor Lord of Your Mom’s Donuts, visits the studio to give Jen &amp; Abby a lesson in donut math, deliver a first-taste of some autumn rotational flavors, and shout-out a few hundred incredible local eateries.

Batch #12 - Kim Ballard, Your Mom's Donuts

Jen and Abby recall the creative and competitive Battle: Berry and share their first review of two new restaurants located in the Hyatt Centric Hotel: IRO and Mizu.    

Jen and Abby recall the creative and competitive Battle: Berry and share their first review of two new restaurants located in the Hyatt Centric Hotel: IRO and Mizu.

Batch #11 - IRO & Mizu Review

Vincent Chirico joins Abby &amp; Jen to share in the magic of Idlewild, Charlotte's first no-menu custom cocktail bar. They discuss what makes Idlewild the first of its kind in the Queen City, the unique environment that Charlotte offers independent restaurateurs, and a drink so good that it made Abby (nearly) cry.  

Vincent Chirico joins Abby &amp; Jen to share in the magic of Idlewild, Charlotte's first no-menu custom cocktail bar. They discuss what makes Idlewild the first of its kind in the Queen City, the unique environment that Charlotte offers independent restaurateurs, and a drink so good that it made Abby (nearly) cry.

Batch #10 - Vincent Chirico – Idlewild

Ever wonder what it’s like in the moment at one of Jen &amp; Abby’s food battles? This batch comes to you live from inside battle headquarters (aka Jen’s kitchen) so you can experience the food fight in real time. Plus, Abby invents a new game and puts Jen’s tastebuds to the test in Grocery Store Roulette.

Ever wonder what it’s like in the moment at one of Jen &amp; Abby’s food battles? This batch comes to you live from inside battle headquarters (aka Jen’s kitchen) so you can experience the food fight in real time. Plus, Abby invents a new game and puts Jen’s tastebuds to the test in Grocery Store Roulette.

Batch #9 - My Dinner with Jendre

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