May 6, 2022
Are you hungry yet? On this episode, Jess is in conversation with Briana “Bree” White, founder of the blog Breelicious Bites, and Dave “the Gastronome” Forman. The trio talks food in the 412 (of course!) and takes you behind the scenes of “Plate It, Pittsburgh!,” a cooking competition-style show that can be...
Jul 23, 2021
In this episode, Jess sits down (in person!) with Dustin
Gardner, executive chef of Casbah, located in Pittsburgh's
Shadyside neighborhood.
Listen to discussions of Dustin’s early career, COVID-19 impacts,
and much more coming soon to Hungry Jess Big City!
Featuring music by Ross Antonich. Cover art by Billie Sue...
Feb 4, 2021
Got juice? In this episode, host Jess Iacullo host talks to the makers behind Live Fresh Juice + Smoothie Bar. Brett Gilliam and Catey Burget opened the business in 2019 in Homestead, a former steel town along the Monongahela River just outside of Pittsburgh.
Dec 4, 2020
Welcome back, everyone! For the kickoff of Season 2, Jess talks to the team behind Con Alma, a restaurant and jazz bar in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood. How have they changed the business in 2020? What's the inspiration behind the food and the music? Listen in as Jess talks with music curator John...
Mar 12, 2020
Cheers to episode 4! Jess sits down with Rachel Walton, Head Pastry Chef at DiAnoia's in the Strip District, to discuss all things rainbow cookies and baking inspiration. On top of all things delicious, we also discuss some more serious and open dialogue, like what to do when you find yourself in a compromising...