Episode Nine: Sam’s Square Pie
Chef Jeff Miner
If anything good came out of the pandemic, Sam's Square Pie is definitely on that list. Started by Jeff Miner as a pandemic hobby, he orignally shared his home baked Detroit-style pizzas to friends and neighbors. The pizzas were hugely popular and after lock down he started doing pop-ups. Those in the know followed Jeff on Instagram and bought pizzas whenever he could find the time to make them. Jeff is now leaving his rented space at Indy's Kitchen and opening his own pizza parlor in January 2024 at 2829 East 10th street on the near east side of Indianapolis. Please enjoy this interview with Jeff from Sam's Square Pie.
Special thanks to Eddie Sahm and the staff at Half-Liter BBQ for letting us use their space for the interview.
Episode Eight: Shoyu Ramen Shop
Chef Kyle Humphreys
Meet noodle master Kyle Humphreys. He is the brains behind Shoyu Ramen Shop a permanent pop-up at Strangebird in Irvington. Classically trained at the Tokoyo Ramen Academy, he is conductor of an incredible umami symphony. If you're in the mood for a cozy japanese-style hug in a bowl, this ramen shop is your spot. Find out why Kyle decided to bring authentic Japanese Ramen to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Episode Seven: Milktooth
Under the culinary wizardry of Chef Jonathan Brooks, local Indianapolis restaurant Milktooth became nationally recognized for its creative breakfast and lunch fare. Recently, Chef Brooks handed the kitchen over to Chef Esteban Rosas and Chef Gabriel Sañudo, both well known in the Indianapolis restaurant scene. Rosas and Sañudo have maintained and expanded on Brooks' vision adding their own unique influences to the creative menu. We sat down with the two friends to discuss Milktooth and their upcoming venture Julieta Taco Shop due to open this year in the Stutz building. Thanks for watching! Follow and like for more great content.
Episode Six: Smoking Goose Meatery & Goose the Market
Chis and Mollie Eley chat about their 15 year success of Goose the Market and Smoking Goose Meatery. They are one of the largest local suppliers of salumi and meat products in Indianapolis with a market share that now extends nationwide.
Episode Five: Chef Neal Brown
Back of House catches up with Indianapolis Chef Neal Brown and visits 3 of his local favorite eateries while talking about his career and current projects. Neal is the chef and former owner of trend-setting Indianapolis restaurants such as Ukiyo, Pizzology, Stella, The Libertine, and L'Explorateur, and is currently in Fishers Test Kitchen with his smashburger joint One Trick Pony. Come for a ride as we sample what Indianapolis has to offer.
Episode Four: Love Handle
We sit down with Love Handle Chef Chris Benadyk, Co-Chef Derek Noll and Front of House Manager Erin Friedrich for our most raucous interview yet. Love Handle has a unique take on breakfast food that will blow your mind.
Episode Three: Beholder
Episode 3 of Back of House features Indianapolis Chef Jonathan Brooks and James Beard recognized sommelier Josh Mazanowski. Josh and Jon are co-owners of the fine dining restaurant Beholder.
Episode Two: Chef Carlos Salazar
Episode 2 of Back of House (the Covid Edition) is here! In this episode we talk to Carlos Salazar, chef and co-owner of Rook and Lil Dumplings. Carlos gives us his take on the Covid closures and the impact on the restaurant industry.
Episode One: Bluebeard
Join us as we visit with Tom and Ed Battista and Chef Abbi Merriss of the nationally recognized Bluebeard, Indianapolis.