Bruce Newbury Podcasts

Prost ! Or as we say in Vermont, "Here's to ya !" Oktoberfest at Trapp Family Lodge with Bob Schwartz from Trapp Family Lodge, Jack Van Paepeghem, Quality Manager and Kevin Wheeler, director of Von Trapp Brewing as broadcast on The Bruce Newbury Show Sept 9 2023.

It's all you need to know in Middlebury, Vermont. The food trucks gather, the music is cranked up and the sun shines. Here's a taste of Foodaroo 2023 from the Marble Works in Middlebury on Sunday August 13 with samples from Maudite Poutine, Dona Alejandra Tacos, The Crooked Ladle, SoFull Sisters and American Flatbread.…

Hannah Albert, Vermont Coffee Company Coffee Specialist, talks Vermont Coffee with Bruce. Vermont Coffee Company is the Food Dude's Official Coffee. Have Vermont Coffee delivered direct from Middlebury, Vt. Visit stonewallkitchen.com and save 10% when you use promo code FOODDUDE at checkout.

You know his name and his face. Dan Dowling was in our living rooms twice a night for years. Now he is the voice and face of the Red Cross in Northern New England. Dan visited with us and talked about what's new and what he brought with him from his years as a TV meteorogist. As broadcast on Bruce Newbury Show All About Vermont WVMT July 01 2023…

The Vermont Air National Guard - the 158th - The Green Mountain Boys - will be flying over Vermont and parts of New York in honor of the 4th of July ! Be sure to look to the sky and catch the Vermont Air National Guard regional flyover. Major Meghan Smith gives us the flight plan. As broadcast July 1 2023 Bruce Newbury Show All About Vermont WVMT.…

A lot of great beers are going to be tapped at the Vermont Brewers Festival starting July 21. To preview, I talked with Emma Arian, director, Vermont Brewers Association and Hannah Goldman, marketing and promotion manager. We got as far as revealing the beers - but tune in next week for that. As broadcast Saturday July 1 on Bruce Newbury Show WVMT …

Now Playing - sounds like a movie doesn't it? We have a couple of stars for you - Stacy Riley and Drew Herrmann. They do some amazing things with Wagyu beef on their Vermont food truck. Follow them this summer and check out their story.

We had so much fun with Vermont Town Trivia we went to the authority - The 251 Club - named for the number of towns. Or "a number of towns." The number seems to move. Brenda Greika former director and board member has the number...or numbers...and another answer to the question about unique town names. As broadcast on The Bruce Newbury Show WVMT Ju…

It's the kickoff of the Schoolyard Market at Hope and Main - Rhode Island's Graduate School of FoodiEconomy ! Foudner and President Lisa Raiola, Marketing Director Alison Mountford and Market Manager Jebeth Rubio. As broadcast on Food Dude Radio June 8-10, 2023.

The Bruce Newbury Show All About Vermont as broadcast LIVE from the A & W Restaurant, Middlebury, VT. With Ted Tomlinson, Anthony Neri, Vt Secretary of Ag, Food and Markets Anson Tebbetts, Raina, Logan, Martha and many more. From The Chrome Cube as broadcast on WVMT Burlington/Plattsburgh June 3, 2023.…

From The Bruce Newbury Show - the inspiring story of Chip Piper who ran a marathon a day. What drives someone to such an undertaking? When you hear his story you will understand.

Show Season continues - we're at the Performance Food Group show in Burlington VT. It's called the Burlington Food-Centric Experience and it was all that and more. We talked and tasted with Jeff Turcotte from Boston Chowda and his amazing Stuffed Scallop; Azur Moulaert, Chief Tortilla Officer, Vermont Tortilla Company; and Sean Taberman of Klinger'…

Tracy Rose is a success story with her Town Line Grill food truck, found in Brandon, Vermont during the week and at many events every weekend. Tracy had a great test kitchen - her own - cooking for her kids. We caught up with Tracy as she was setting up for a busy evening making lots of Vermonters happy.…

Bruce Newbury Show Episode 2 - Executive Director of Vermont Symphony Orchestra on next week's Farewell Concert for Music Director Jaime Laredo and a peek at plans for this summer's tour. As broadcast live on WVMT AM/FM Bruce Newbury Show Saturday April 29 2023.

Bruce Newbury Show Episode 2 - Emily von Trapp did so much good with her tulips from von Trapp Flowers we had to have her on to tell the story. As broadcast live on WVMT AM/FM Saturday April 29 2023.

BN Show Episode 2 - Ted and Bruce talking yachting - would you have any Grey Poupon? With Ted Tomlinson of the Spanked Puppy.

A good Vermont story of winemaking and cidermaking getting together. Eleanor Leger, CEO of the combined Eden Specialty Cider and Shelburne Vineyards and Iapetus Wines talks about how much winemaking and cidermaking have in common and what the new company will bring to the enjoyment of both.

From my new Bruce Newbury Show - All About Vermont on WVMT AM/FM Burlington/Plattsburgh. On my first show, musician and arts administrator Josh Glassman and I talked about his new project - no less than a brand new music festival in Vermont. The Otter Creek Music Festival kicks off this July. There will be much more music on beautiful Lake Dunmore …

Sauce is the Big Dog these days in the food world. Secret Sauce. Hot Sauce. Sauce On The Side. In New Hampshire, the big sauce is from the Big Dog - Dan Lloyd. Dan's Big Dog Sauce Company has been making friends from Colorado to the Granite State for years. He's got a Maple bbq sauce that makes even NH folks weep. And he will make you hungry just l…

This has to be just about my favorite table. Back at the Waybury Inn with Chef Tony Petri and a taste of the Instant Summer that broke out in Vermont in April. Perfect timing to open the Terrace at the Inn and Tony is ready for a great season.

This is how we roll - the Private Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn just steps from Grace Kelly Beach in Newport, Rhode Island. Brenda Newbury graces our table - see what I did there - and we are treated to the Best Of the Castle Hill Inn Supper Club which has been so popular this spring 2023. With Executive Chef Andy Taur, Chef de Cuisine Jeremy Este…

We spent a great week at the New England Food Show in Boston with Island Homemade Vermont Ice Cream. We made lots of friends and spread - scooped - the good word to over a thousand industry professionals and ice cream fans who came by. Here is a chat with Chef Paul from Chef Rubber who explained just why our ice cream is so good! Then, in fewer wor…

Spring and Easter at Waybury Inn with Chef Tony Petri with a special invitation to come join the Waybury family. Also promotional announcement and radio spot as broadcast March 2023 on Food Dude Radio.

Direct from NEON Marketplace in Providence RI, we sit down with Lisa Ritacco, Category Manager; Ralph Izzi of Procaccianti Companies - NEON's parent; and Arik Keller, Founder and CEO and Lauren from Mable, a new and unique distributor. We taste some bright new snacks and talk about how amazing tastes keep finding their way to NEON Marketplace.…

AARP Report John Martin 03-21-23

It was Sunkist Citrus Day and we had Brandi Milloy on to talk about some tastes of spring with her recipes. An amazing chat - listen to how your Food Dude makes the recipe creator hungry for her own recipe!

Chef David Burke recently cut the ribbon on his brand new Double Barrel Steak By David Burke in the exclusive Preserve Club in Richmond RI. At Opening Night festivities, your Food Dude had the chance to chat with Chef. After enjoying David Burke Prime at nearby Foxwoods, it was good to compare notes and Chef appreciated it too. But what is an Ocean…

The 2023 Big Cheese Challenge Mac and Cheese Cookoff at The Spanked Puppy Family Restaurant in Colchester, Vermont. Play-by-play as thirteen home cooks vie for the Championship as decided by a panel of distinguished judges -and- the hard-fought People's Choice. Can one mac-and-cheese win both? Find out during the battle for prizes including $75 in …

We could call this episode Taco Radio but we talk about getting in shape too so maybe we can call this one Top Taco Top Shape Radio. Chef Andy Pyle from OZ Tacos Tequila and Xaco Taco in Providence, RI talks tacos with Bruce. He's doing a Two Dollar Taco Frenzy on Jan 31. Then, get some getting in shape secrets from Dr. Donald Hensrud and Ms. Donna…

No reservations required and put your Benjamins away. You're Dining Out with Bruce Newbury. Join me at the table at the amazing Waybury Inn in Middlebury, Vermont with new chef Tony Petri. We're tasting a couple of new menu additions - Pomegranate glazed salmon atop celeriac mash alongside confit fennel and celery and grape salad w pine nuts and Ch…

You know how I feel about coffee. When I find exceptional coffee, I have to share. And a great story to go along with it. Meet Bob Kenerson, roast master and proprietor of Lighthouse Coffee Roasters and Cafe in North Kingstown RI. Better yet, stop in for a cup. I like the Castle Hill. That's only one of many varieties including real espresso and co…

One of the hottest food stories of 2022 has to be about NEON Marketplace in New England. NEON took the idea of elevating convenience dining and is riding that elevator to the top. Bruce has been following the story from the start and welcomed Brand Manager Bahjat Shariff and Food Development Manager Elise Babey to his studio just before the holiday…

Sounds like daytime TV (or an SNL skit goofing on daytime TV). It is two fave celeb chefs and food personalities. Jamie Gwen from LA who is a regular on Food Dude Radio and always has amazing recipes and ideas. And Melissa Clark from NY Times Cooking who brought it for the holidays with porchetta and potato latkes. As broadcast on Food Dude Radio i…

Our annual Stuff The Sprinter holiday drive with VITI of Tiverton for Santa's workshop at the MLK Center in Newport (RI). As broadcast on Dec 10 2022 with Heather Strout of the MLK Center, Dr Jonathan Sabourin of Coastal Foot and Ankle, James Gray and Jeff Gray of VITI of Tiverton.

We all know that the most amazing food experiences are unexpected. Us foodies expect the unexpected. Here we go. First, Amazing fried chicken sandwich and much more at Pioneer Lakeside Cafe in Malletts Bay, Vermont on Lake Champlain run by a lovely couple, Lindsay and Jean-Luc Metecat who are the real deal complete with a chef story to tell. Then, …

Or.."Even The Bumble Wouldn't Pass Up Deer Meat!" So what if we held a Chili Cook-off on the first day of deer season? Well, we did. Kinda forgot, kinda thought it might actually bring in everyone who stayed home from deer camp. We got both! Hunter pulls in with his bagged 193-pound full rack buck in the back of the pickup, and the winner was Hunte…

Wherever you go in Vermont, you can find AMAZING beer. The Vermont Brewers Association has made it easy and organized to discover and enjoy craft beers and great food. After all, everything tastes better in Vermont, right? Emma Arian of Vermont Brewers Association is our guide on the Burlington Beer Trail and wait 'til you hear what you can win! As…

It is pie season to be sure. So...which pie is the top crust (is that even a thing?). We took a different route with the help of our friends at NEON Marketplace who took the best parts of the pie and spun them into milkshakes! Which would you choose? Food scientist Elise Babey and Food Dude Bruce discussed at a menu rollout this fall at the all new…

It's Demo Day on steroids! Dave's Marketplace places food makers from Rhode Island and New England in a couple select stores to sample their specialties. The doors open and the magic happens. Listen to a dozen choice local food creators from BBQ to popcorn to donut cakes as Bruce and Ben - Food Dude and Son - eat their way through Dave's Marketplac…

In 2014, Chef Sean Sherman opened The Sioux Chef in Minneapolis/Saint Paul. winner of several James Beard awards for his cookbook and his Indigenous restaurant Owamni in Minneapolis, spoke in October at the URI Honors Colloquium and chatted with Bruce about his and our heritage.

Sponsored by Cabot. We finally made it back to The Big E. And like thousands of visitors, we ate our way through the Fair. With the help of some friends. Listen for Mo Frenier from The Big E; Nicole Fletcher from the Fletcher Farm in Massachusetts-a Cabot farmer; Ron from Mother Myrick's Confectionery in Manchester, Vermont; Sean Maloney from 13 St…

Steve DeLuca of Foodlove with Food Dude Bruce Newbury as broadcast from the Newport (RI) International Boat Show Sept 16 2022

Mitch Belanger, Special Projects Manager interview with Food Dude Bruce Newbury as broadcast WADK AM/FM at the Newport International Boat Show

Labor Day, the official unofficial end of summer and all that. What a way to wrap it up with Food Trucks and Sundaes on Sunday of Labor Day Weekend at The Sacred Cow Scoop Shop and Market at Munroe Dairy in East Providence, RI with seven food trucks and a few hundred friends.

Business of Greater Newport Sept 8 2022 from Innovate Newport This week’s host is Business Outreach Specialist, Isabel Marsh. Guests: Susan Breen, Member Relations and Allison Ebner, Director of Member Services from the Employers Association of the NorthEast, discussing employee retention strategies for small business owners Business of the Week sp…

So it turns out that chef-owner Christopher Bender is known as ... Bender. I may be late to this party in fact, but anyway, here is the sound of a great Newport opening party for Christopher - i mean Bender's and Dave Crowell's new Chart House Inn with fabulous leading lady, Nicole Canning!

It's always fun to sit down with my friend Lou Perella. Sometimes we have specific topics and other times like this one we just let the tape roll - it's really an mp3 - and see where it takes us. There's a Chef's Secret embedded here about Lou's meatballs. That led to a reveal about our friend Robert Irvine and Restaurant Impossible and ... well, j…

Your Food Dude is most often asked, "What is your most memorable meal?" That is, next to, "why don't you weigh 400 lbs?" The memorable meal answer has an easy first part. It is always, "That time my wife Brenda and I..." After that there are many choices. Chef's tables, special places, occasions, on and on. So I asked Ted Tomlinsen, proprietor of t…

So your Food Dude has been bringing you the "scoop" for over twenty-five years. This summer, we're literally bringing you the scoop on our Island Homemade Ice Cream Summer Scoop Tour. Here is the sound of us making lots of friends on a perfect July afternoon in the heart of the Green Mountains in Rochester, Vermont.…

Bramble, in Essex, Vt is a new restaurant built on the vision of its two chef-owner partners, Shawn Hyer and Colleen Hunt, who literally cooked their way from Vermont across the country and back again. They are all about sharing plates, stories, and their vision on a recent jam-packed Monday night.