The Main Ingredient w/ Kevin Burgin

In this episode of 'The Main Ingredient,' Kevin Burgin interviews Corey and James, the founders of Full Geek Brew Lab. They share their inspiring journey from brewing beer during the COVID-19 lockdown to transforming it into a successful business.

The Manitoba Restaurant and Food Services Association has launched the inaugural Between the Buns burger competition, taking place from Sunday, September 1st to Sunday, September 8th. The event involves various chefs and restaurants across the province showcasing their unique burger creations, with proceeds partially benefiting a local charity, the Dream Factory. Participants can win a date night for a year by voting and donating. The competition features 110 restaurants with a mix of urban and rural participants. Shaun Jeffery, Executive Director and CEO of the Manitoba Restaurant and Food Services Association, emphasizes the importance of community involvement and supporting the local culinary scene.

Located in the heart of Transcona on Regent and Day Street, the bar at the Royal George Hotel, housed in one of Winnipeg's oldest buildings, offers a historic dining experience. Known for its 120-year-old bar and lively atmosphere, the establishment emphasizes the importance of exceptional service and a fun work environment. Their menu is highlighted by unique items like 'nacho-fied' fries, a creative take on traditional nacho toppings. Emphasizing the importance of both dine-in experiences and innovative culinary experimentation, the bar continues to attract patrons for both its food and its vibrant social scene.

Kevin Burgin hosts 'The Main Ingredient' on 680 CJOB, featuring an interview with Maria and Mike from Nucci's Gelato and Trattoria on Cordon Avenue. Famous for their gelato, the family business has been crafting it for over 45 years. Maria discusses the history, starting with her father, who bought equipment in Rome, and highlights their expansion from four gelato flavours to 72, catering to varied customer preferences including lactose-free options. Despite being known for gelato, many are unaware they also serve homemade Italian dishes, crafted with fresh ingredients and no set recipes. Maria invites listeners to enjoy their summer specials and affogato, encouraging visits to their little Italian haven.

In this episode of The Main Ingredient, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chef Dustin Pelletier at Lake Manitoba Resort. Dustin shared how the golf course and restaurant at the resort had recently opened after being closed for seven years. He discussed his team, including General Manager Vanessa and Sous Chef Michelle, and their dedication to creating a menu focused on quality and scratch-made dishes.

Dive into the tight-knit world of craft brewing with Chris, head brewer at Lake of the Woods. Explore the journey to brewing mastery, the unique challenges of setting up a brewery in unconventional spaces, and the quirky creativity behind brewing a spicy mango lager. It's a story of craft, space, and spicy sips!

Dive into the flavorful journey of Kris and Cora as they turn their restaurant vision into reality! In this episode, we chew over the gritty details and juicy stories behind the creation of Bull and Filly. From heartfelt design choices to overcoming unexpected challenges, get a bite of the raw passion that fuels their culinary dream.

Dive into the caffeinated world of Sheep Dog Brew Co with founder Shawn Black as we explore the cold brew coffee craze sweeping Canada. From police work to pioneering a brewing sensation, Shawn shares his journey, the nuances of coffee flavors, and Sheep Dog's commitment to community projects. Listen in for an energetic blend of coffee culture, business growth, community impact, and a dash of history!

Join Kevin Burgin as he indulges in the delightful world of Sweets to Go by Lily with the spirited Raquel. In this episode, discover her passion for baking that transformed from a homemade Justin Bieber cake to a full-blown indulgent empire. Get ready for mouth-watering tales of cakes, cupcakes, and the sweet success of a baker's dreams turned reality!

Dive into the rich history and savory success of DeLuca's, a family business that's evolved from simple sandwiches to a full-blown culinary haven. In this episode, we chew over their 55-year journey, exploring how notions like a top-notch café, authentic grocery finds, and a community-centric approach keep them ahead. Worth every bite!

We dive into the bubbly world of Sookram's Brewery with owner Andrew Sookram and host Kevin Burgin as they discuss the intoxicating journey from home brewing to thriving business. Celebrate their fifth anniversary, uncover the challenges behind the beer biz, and sip on tales of success, one pour at a time.

Dive into a delicious episode with Chef Norm Pastorin as he talks about his latest culinary adventure, Basta Filipino Kitchen. Discover the essence of Filipino hospitality, Norm’s transition from academia to industry, and the tasty transformation of classic Filipino dishes.

Join Bret Gordon as he shares his fascinating journey from architect to sharpening expert. Learn about his passion for the art of sharpening and his dedication to mastering the craft. Discover essential tips and techniques for keeping your kitchen knives in optimal condition, including the proper use of a steel honing rod and the importance of avoiding bamboo cutting boards and dishwashers. Explore the differences between Japanese and Western knives and find out how to repair damaged blades.

Join Kevin Burgin, guest host Stephanie Wall and Chef Richard Duncan as they discuss the recent changes and renovations at Canada Life Center. Chef Duncan shares his experience as an event chef, managing multiple kitchens and catering to bands and acts with unique requests. From new concessions to luxury lounges, fans can expect a gourmet culinary experience in the fast-paced environment of this buzzing arena.

Sandra Hoffman, owner of Hoffman's Fine Foods, talks about how it all began 25 years ago with her father and brothers serving real, unprocessed food. From chicken fingers made with solid white meat to hand-rolled meatballs, everything at Hoffman's is made with quality ingredients. The store has grown with the neighborhood, though that hasn't changed the quality of the food. Sandra explains how her store dealt with the challenges of COVID-19, and why they have become a mainstay for families. Mother's Day specials, online ordering, and of course, chicken fingers, are all reasons why people keep coming back.

Ravi Ramberand, the owner of Dreamland Diner, speaks about his great new 50's retro diner and how St. James was the perfect location for Dreamland thanks to the community's supportive nature.

The Sobr Market is Manitoba's first dedicated non-alcoholic retailer

In this episode of the Main Ingredient, Kevin Burgin and Steph Wall visit Wall Street Slice to talk about the house-made beverages offered by the restaurant, including the orange cream soda, tropical punch, strawberry lemonade, and cold brew iced tea along with of course their perfect thin crust pizza.

TMI welcomes Chef Steven Watson from Commonwealth College to talk about Ishkode Indigenous Pop Up dinner coming up Oct 22nd

Dave Shambrock Executive Director of Food & Beverage Manitoba on TMI today after the news at 5pm to talk about what they do and about the Industry Excellence Awards hosted by yours truly coming Oct 9th at the Gates on Roblin

Kevin & Krista visit The Forks and talk to The Forks Marketing Manager Larissa Peck and to The owner of Tall Grass Prairie Bakery.

If you're a fan of great food this is the place for you.

Mark and Frank from the Amsterdam Tea Room share the great drinks and food and fill us in on how it began.

Chad and Nancy owners of Hollow Reed Holistic talk about the power of mushrooms

Sachit Mehra talks about East India Company from the beginning to today

Kevin & Krista sit down with executive chef, Barry Saunders at Smith Restaurant in the heart of The Forks.

Manitoba's newest cider company owner Marcus Wiebe talks about Dead Horse cider

The 3rd annual Winnipeg Beer Fest is coming up August 17th, 2019 and organizer Shawn Brandson fills us in

Melanie Bernadsky owner of Fresh Cut Downtown talks about Berr and Botany.

Andrew Sookram is the newest member of the Manitoba Brewers Association so we paid him a visit to hear his story and try his tasty suds

Melani Bastians talks about the Mac & Cheese festival coming up July 19th-21st

Dr. Kristen Mitteness breaks down what is a healthy meal.

Joel owner of Cafe Carlo talks about 30 years in the hospitality industry

With a sprinkle of ingredients and a twist of a jar, you can transform the simplest spirit into a remarkably delicious custom flavored creation. Martin and Bernard tell us how

What's new in New Bothwell? New B's Cafe and Store and we talk to them about Manitoba Pizza Week.

Kevin from Prairie Fire Pizza talks about the start of business in West St Paul

Mary from Happy Dance Hummus talks about her journey to making the worlds best hummus

Jason tells us about Garbonzo's Manitoba Pizza Week entries.

BBQ and pizza...enough said. On with the show.

Celine Land from the Vegan Fromagerie & Constance Menzies owner Chocolatier Constance Popp talk about MB Food Fest coming up June 9th and Fort Gibraltar.  http://mbfoodfest.com/

Shawn Brandson and Sherry Sobey organizers of MB Food Fest talk about Manitoba's new premium local food and beverage event.

Tom Bima from the Winehouse talks about the upcoming Manitoba wine tasting challenge

On Sunday, May 26th 2019, we’re hosting the Breathe Easy event at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology. We've gathered chefs from around Winnipeg, Manitoba food suppliers and local beer & wine representatives to come together and put on a five-course meal with all the proceeds of the tickets sales being donated to Jolene's GoFundMe https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breathe-easy-an-evening-in-support-of-jolene-neu-tickets-61360876032?aff=ebdssbdestsearch https://www.gofundme.com/joleneneufeldttransplant

Krista and Melissa from Hey You...It's Me give details about their event at Nicolino's with The Wine House May 29th, 2019

This week I talk to Phil and Evan from Luxe BBQ Company and Thom Bima about the Manitoba Wine Tasting Challenge

Dr Mittness talks about chronic inflammation and how your diet can affect this condition

Doreen fills us in on a world of chocolate most don't know exists.

Mark and Frank from The Amsterdam Tea Room talk about their tea cocktails and the new menu

Hollow Reed Holistic owners Nancy and Chad explain the power of mushrooms

Ave Dinzey from the Purple Hibiscus talks about her pop up dinner collaboration with haCHere Collective April 12, 13, 14, 2019 at 460 St Mary's Rd.

Top Chef Canada host Eden Grinshpan and Head Judge Mark Mcewan talk about season 7 which premieres April 1st, 2019

Jordan Cieciwa has teamed up with Milt Stegall for a new workplace wellness project

Enter the inferno in the exhilarating new food competition series Fire Masters. Chef Dylan Benoit talks about pushing chefs to the limit as they do battle in fiery culinary challenges, cooking up creative, mouthwatering, flame-kissed dishes. One chef is eliminated in each of the first two rounds. The last chef standing then goes head-to-head with a Fire Masters judge in an epic third and final round, vying for $10,000 cash and the coveted title of Fire Masters Champion!

Trans Canada Brewing Head brewer Morgan Wielgosz and Mike Raftis Sales and Marketing Leader talk about what's brewing at TCB.

What do you do when you lose 150lbs? Share your story with everyone who asks. Desiree Hunt from the Naked Health Journey does just that on this episode of The Main Ingredient.

Ravi and Arieh owners of the Crown Bar and Grill talk about their road to create a great restaurant.

Jamie from Balvenie & and Josh from Gibson's Finest talk about Winnipeg Whisky Festival The Balvenie distillery is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. Gibson's Finest is one of Canada's best known brands of whisky

Fairmont hotel Executive Chef Tim Palmer talks about the menu at The Winnipeg Whisky Festival 2019

Mike Germaniuk owner of Gold Bone Broth on the Main Ingredient this Saturday and Sunday at 5pm on 680 CJOB

Former principal dancer for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet talks about her transition from dancer to chocolate maker.

Cat Ross talks about the Crossing Grains fundraiser at Torque Brewing

My new homie Vila Pinasouc who is she and how does she make food look so magical? We talk about how she got here and what’s up for her next

Susie Parker and Allan Pineda talk about the 2nd annual Fried Chicken Fest

Dr Kristen Mittness talks candidly about the State of health in Canada, the Best foods for humans and why, foods to avoid and grey area foods and how to determine what works best for you

Leane Helane from The Winnipeg Supper Club fills us in on Art and Snacks which takes place December 16th at Nonsuch Brewing at 125 Pacific in support of The Main Street Project

The Main Ingredient w/ Kevin Burgin Welcomes Chef Jamie Briones and Ray Miller from Loft 180 WInnipeg's newest Ultra Lounge located in the Mcphillips Street Casino. A new twist on games and food.

The Main Ingredient w/Kevin welcomes Jessica Wylenchenko to share her holiday survival guide and Joel Carleton with weed 101

ANNA OLSON JOINS IRON CHEF CANADACelebrity Chef Anna Olson Revealed as an Iron Chef in Special Holiday Episode and is on The Main Ingredient 680 CJOB this weekend Saturday and Sunday after the news at 5pm to talk about it. The Seasonal Showdown Airs December 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PTon Food Network Canada

Hy's Steakhouse Executive Chef Jackie Hildebrand on the Main Ingredient

Nick Zifarrelli owner of Nicolinos restaurant on The Main Ingredient this weekend talking about the 30 plus years they have been making great food

Iron Chef Canada's Amanda Cohen and Sherry Sobey Owner of Generation Green this week on The Main Ingredient

Atomic Dinner Roll chef Stephen Strecker talks about the 5th Hachere Collective dinner SUnday November 4th at the Marion Street Eatery & Geny Sacco - Bak talks about The Everything Chocolate Event

Iron Chef Canada Rob Feenie on The Main Ingredient along with Winnipeg's top vegan catering company The Roughage Eatery

Dustin and Rachel owners of Loaf and Honey up next on TMI talking about their unique and tasty cheese and the Hachere Collective. Lewis Glassey and I get the scoop.

The Hachere Collective starts this Sunday at the Marion Street Eatery with Ave from The Purple Hibiscus up first. Lewis Glassey and I talk to the chefs that are part of this great series of events

Literally one of my favorite people on the planet. Cheryl Zealand from Cranked Energy talks about year 4 in the energy bar business and being a woman in business.

Sean McKay chef/owner of The Mitchell Block and The Wet and Dry Department on The Main Ingredient this weekend with guest host Lewis Glassey owner/chef of Prairie Box subscription meal service

Bernie Lutzer owner of Smokin Hawg BBQ restaurant is on The Main Ingredient this weekend to tell us how he makes his crazy good BBQ.

I had the privilege of going to Fusian Experience and meeting owners Chris and Lisa and eating some of their food. It was Devine!!!! We talk about it this weekend on The Main Ingredient

Lewis Glassey from Prairie Box subscription meal service gives us the latest on their new location and upcoming free give away contest

Chillin and eating at The Penny Loaf Bakery with my homie owner Suzanne Gessler. Listen to her story on The Main Ingredient.

Straight from the distillery (literally), Jessie Hildebrand from Capital k comes in to talk about the farmer's markets they’ll be at Winnipeg Tasting Tours and the killer new spirits they make that are in stores now!!!

I have a bucket list of Winnipeg restaurants because there are so many good ones. Agora Fine Foods is one that I’ll go to again and again for multiple reasons.

I visit the boys from FarmeryEstate Brewery in Neepawa to see how they roll

Joe Loschiavo owner of Pasquales restaurant up this week talking about his family, his restaurant and the pizzas he is making for Manitoba Pizza Week

The Main Ingredient talks to the team from Bothwell Cheese.  Lynne, Johnny and Jason

Sean, Traci and Gordon from Rede Meals Solutions on The Main Ingredient this weekend talking about the healthy food options they offer Manitobans each and every day.

Another tough gig this weekend with Amanda Cortens from Amanda Cortens from Peppers & Pennies #themainingredient

Part 2 of Chris Fougere talking about how to keep your restaurant doors open.

Part 1 of my talk with Chris Fougere about the ins and outs to keeping your restaurant open

The Main Ingredient w/ Kevin Burgin talks to Mike Lisanti from Pronto Pizzeria about the new way to bake pizza and Jessie and Candace from Roughage Eatery this weekend and and samples some of their delicious vegan dishes

Whether it’s their “Beer from here” video series or their We Heart Winnipeg discount card that supports local businesses Ryan and Jessica Bowman creators of We Heart Winnipeg know how to show everyone the best of Winnipeg. We talk about how and why they started this weekend on The Main Ingredient

Nick's Inn is my stop this week. Owner Vicky Ganas talks about the history and the family behind this classic Manitoba eating spot.