Greetings From the Garden State
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Revolutionary Beer in Morristown
Greetings From the Garden State
01/24/22 • 43 min
5.0
Morristown, NJ is a town rich in history. It was the winter encampment of General George Washington and his troops, as well as the home of notable figures in history such as Thomas Nast. Glenbrook Brewery pays homage to Morristown's history the only way they know how, with beer! Each craft beer produced by their award winning Head Brewer is carefully brewed with the finest ingredients and artisan craftsmanship.
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We learn about the background of how Heath Traver and Darren Cregan came up with the idea of Glenbrook Brewery. It all started with a one gallon home brew kit and has turned into the first brewery in Morristown. We also learned the process of how they brew the beer, especially on this large of a scale compared to a home brew kit.
Today in New Jersey History: The Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company, based in Newark, became the first brewery to produce their beer, Krueger Beer, in a can on January 24, 1935.
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Heath & Darren talk about the offerings Glenbrook has and some of the fan favorites. The brewery idea started with an award-winning pumpkin beer, but it's Colonial Ale, Morristown Ale, Kolsch, and more have all become staples! All of these beers picked up awards at the Brewski Awards. They also each have tie in names to not only Morristown, but connections throughout history. They also hint at some future offerings and ideas they have for the brewery.
New Jersey Fun Fact: The Lambert Castle Museum in Paterson has a spoon exhibit with over 5,400 spoons from every state and almost every country in the world.
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Glenbrook Brewery is extremely active in the community. Supporting local restaurants and bringing in their food, education foundations, and toy drives is important to Heath & Darren. They do a lot of events like trivia, live music, and more to make it a family-friendly atmosphere. The team at Glenbrook Brewery is incredible, from their GM Conor to their servers, everyone makes you feel welcome and happy to be there.
Glenbrook Brewery: glenbrookbrewery.com
Address: 95 Morris Street Morristown, NJ 07960
Instagram: @glenbrookbrewery
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Contact the show: [email protected]
Website: greetingsfromthegardenstate.com
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Music (used with permission): "Crazy" by Manny Cabo www.mannycabo.com
01/24/22 • 43 min
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The Best Gin in the World
Greetings From the Garden State
04/04/22 • 38 min
5.0
Asbury Park Distilling is nestled in the bustling and revitalized downtown area of Asbury Park on Lake Avenue. For the last five years the distillery has been a staple of the community, not only in the tasting room but in other restaurants in the area. They're products have won awards at competitions around the country, including taking home the award of "Best Gin in the World" at the prestigious 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
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Owner Rob Wile, Master Distiller Bill Tambussi, and Head Bartender Casey Bowen join us to talk about what they do at the distillery, the types of products they offer, and how they've been expanding their reach beyond the shore town. The downtown area of Asbury Park has been redeveloping rapidly and the distillery has been a key part of that community growth.
Today in New Jersey History: Carl Ruiz was born in Passaic, New Jersey on April 4, 1975. He was a chef, restaurateur and a frequent guest on the Food Network, often serving as a judge on cooking competition shows such as Guy's Grocery Games.
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Bill walks us through how he became a Master Distiller and how he has been developing these products over his time at the distillery. As the Head Bartender, Casey works closely with Bill to develop the best cocktails to highlight the products being distilled. They also work together on new products, like their limoncello.
New Jersey Fun Fact: The light bulb, the motion picture projector, and the phonograph -record player were invented by Thomas Edison in Menlo Park, NJ.
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The Asbury Park Distilling Company has a strong relationship with the community. They have contracted local artists to create some of their logos, like their iconic mermaid logo and the logo on their limoncello. Bill and Casey are also residents and describe some of their favorite things about Asbury Park.
Asbury Park Distilling Co.: apdistilling.com
Address: 527 Lake Avenue Asbury Park, NJ
Instagram: @asburydistilling
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Support the show04/04/22 • 38 min
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Greetings From the Garden State Trailer
Greetings From the Garden State
11/23/21 • 2 min
New Jersey has it all. Whether you love the Jersey Shore, Hoboken, or Atlantic City, whether you're from North Jersey, South Jersey or the ever-elusive Central Jersey, we dig deeper into your communities to talk to some of the best people you will meet who run small businesses, restaurants, non-profits, and more! While we obviously discuss what they do, we also learn why they do it. Buckle in with host Mike Ham as he travels around the Garden State highlighting the next store you should shop in, restaurant you should eat at, or place you should visit. If you're from here, you get it. If you're not, we're from Jersey we don't care.
About Mike Ham
In July of 2020, Mike Ham burst onto the podcasting scene with his original show, The Morning Spotlight which has posted over 100 episodes and received close to 10,000 downloads in its first year. An energetic, passionate, and curious interviewer Mike creates lasting and memorable bonds between his guests and his audiences. Mike was born and raised right here in the Garden State and has lived here for 28 of his 31 years of life. He loves everything New Jersey has to offer and wants to share it with all of you!
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Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GardenState)11/23/21 • 2 min
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Comic Book Men's Ming Chen
Greetings From the Garden State
02/28/23 • 50 min
5.0
Ming Chen entered the world of podcasting in 2007 as one of the architects behind Kevin Smith's SModCast Network. His first responsibilities included all technical aspects of the network as well as the design, maintenance and marketing of SModCast's online presence. As the network grew and more shows were added, Ming was asked to create and co-host podcasts of his own including the award winning "I Sell Comics," "The SModCo SMorning Show" and "The Secret Stash: The Official Comic Book Men Companion Podcast." He can also be heard as an occasional guest on the massively popular "Tell 'em Steve Dave" podcast.
In 2011 Ming became a cast member of the hit AMC TV unscripted show "Comic Book Men" along with A Shared Universe co-founder Michael Zapcic. Based out of Kevin Smith's comic book store "Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash" in Red Bank, NJ, this show focuses on amazing comics and vintage toys and the stories behind them. It is the first TV show to use podcasting as part of its narrative.
Based on the popularity of the show, Ming became a frequent featured guest at numerous comic book conventions around the world. These conventions include the New York Comic Con, Comicpalooza in Houston, Walker Stalker Con, Heroes and Villains FanFest, Edinburgh Comic Con, Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, C2E2 in Chicago and more. It was at these conventions that listeners of Ming's podcasts began approaching him for advice on starting their own shows. These interactions became the genesis behind A Shared Universe PodcaStudio.
In 2017 Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic decided to open A Shared Universe in Eatontown, NJ in an effort to help aspiring podcasters start their own shows and to help experienced podcasters become even better. Their goal is to create an amazing environment where all podcasters can create, collaborate, record and be inspired by this amazing new medium.
@mingchen37
@ashareduniverse
https://www.ashareduniverse.com/
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02/28/23 • 50 min
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Calandra's Bakery and Restaurants with Thomas Calandra
Greetings From the Garden State
10/18/21 • 50 min
5.0
Mike Ham travels to Calandra's Italian Village in Caldwell, NJ to visit with Thomas Calandra, part of the third-generation of the Calandra family that began baking bread in a small shop in Newark in 1962. The two discuss the history of the business, the family's activity in the community, and more.
About Calandra's Bakery and Restaurants
Luciano Calandra, an Italian immigrant, had been in America for just five years when he went into business for himself and opened a small Italian and French bakery. Mr. Calandra and his wife Ortenza worked hard day and night, and their bakery quickly developed a reputation for producing delicious bread. The business took off and soon after Mr. and Mrs. Calandra’s two sons, Anthony and Luciano Jr., began working in the family business. Not only did Mr. Calandra teach his sons the inner workings of the bakery, but he also instilled in them his business principles: a strong work ethic, an emphasis on family, and a belief that the customer is always right.
Over 50 years later, Mr. Calandra’s philosophy remains the guiding light for the family business. Today, Calandra’s Bakery in Newark is a 50,000 square foot operation and the family now has two additional bakeries, one in Fairfield and one in Caldwell. The three bakeries deliver their products to more than 500 supermarkets, delis, and restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to their bakeries, the Calandra family now owns and operates several hotels, restaurants, and apartment buildings in northern New Jersey. The family also produces and sells their own line of olive oil, coffee, fresh pasta, homemade sauces, and wines from their vineyard in Italy.
Although the family’s business has grown substantially since 1962, two things remain unchanged: Calandra’s Bakery is still synonymous with delicious bread, and the family remains driven by hard work, traditional family values, and a focus on customer service.
Newark – 204 First Ave., Newark, NJ 07107
Fairfield – 244 U.S. Highway 46, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Caldwell – 234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ 07006
www.calandrasbakery.com
@calandrasbakery
Today in New Jersey History: Thomas Alva Edison passes away at his home in West Orange, NJ on October 18, 1931.
New Jersey Fun Fact: The streets in the board game Monopoly are named after actual streets in Atlantic City, NJ.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Calandra's Bakery and Restaurants www.calandrasbakery.com
Albert & Whitney CPAs www.awcpasllc.com
TRJ Consulting Services www.trjconsultingservices.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Website: greetingsfromthegardenstate.com
Follow us on Instagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstate
Music (used with permission): "Crazy" by Manny Cabo https://www.mannycabo.com/
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GardenState)10/18/21 • 50 min
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Mutiny BBQ in Asbury Park
Greetings From the Garden State
03/21/23 • 45 min
5.0
Mutiny BBQ Company is Coastal New Jersey's craft smokehouse. Its owner Tom Dunphy creates delicious, authentic small batch BBQ in the southern tradition, incorporating flavors and methods of Texas, the Carolinas, Memphis, Kansas City, and Louisiana to create a craft BBQ experience unlike any other.
mutinybbq.com
@mutinybbq
808 Fifth Ave Asbury Park, NJ
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03/21/23 • 45 min
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You Can Indulge Here But Not Feel Guilty
Greetings From the Garden State
01/31/22 • 34 min
Have you ever had a gluten free pastry? Or done a juice cleanse? Well if you head to TasteBuddy and Short Hills, you can try them! Angie Segura & Alexa Clark opened up TasteBuddy in 2021 and have brought their new approach to food to their community!
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Angie & Alexa began working 6 years prior to starting TasteBuddy at a restaurant, went their separate ways, but also knew they would someday work together again. Using their knowledge both in the front and back of the house, they decided to open up in Short Hills and provide a unique approach to food.
Today in New Jersey Histroy: On January 31, 1914 Hugh Joseph Addonizio, the 33rd Mayor of Newark and former US Congressman was born. After leaving office, he was prosecuted for taking kickbacks and convicted of corruption.
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Finding ingredients and making sure that not only they are the highest quality, but they also need to make sure those ingredients are not contaminated by other products in facilities. We discuss different types of flours, how they create their different products, while making sure they are delicious!
New Jersey Fun Fact: New Jersey's state flower is the violet.Segment 3
Despite being a new business, TasteBuddy has developed a great relationship with the community. As this particular area of Short Hills continues to develop, community members have been trying to support the different businesses to strengthen the downtown area. As they continue to solidify themselves in the community, Angie & Alexa are both working to make sure to give back to the same community that has supported them through that process.
TasteBuddy: tastebuddynj.com
Address: 515A Millburn Ave Short Hills, NJ 07078
Instagram: @tastebuddynj
Thank you to our sponsors:
Albert & Whitney CPAs awcpasllc.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Website: greetingsfromthegardenstate.com
Follow us on Instagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstate
Music (used with permission): "Crazy" by Manny Cabo www.mannycabo.com
01/31/22 • 34 min
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Hip Hop Artist Young Benny
Greetings From the Garden State
03/07/23 • 52 min
Hailing from Essex County, New Jersey, Young Benny is an up and coming artist with a penchant for writing infectious music and relatable narratives. Inspired by critically acclaimed artists like Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne, Young Benny took a plunge into pursuing music full-time about a year ago. Prior to starting his musical journey, Benny was a football player on the verge of making it to the NFL.
Young Benny is greatly inspired by real life experiences and hardships, including his older brother who suffers from autism. These personal experiences greatly influence his artistry and writing style. Fueled by the people who don’t believe in and a strong desire to support his family, Young Benny continues to push himself to achieve greater heights in music. His ability to write infectious music has not only garnered him a sizable fan base, but also a song with fellow New Jersey rapper, Tsu Surf.
Armed with big dreams and plenty of energy to spare, Young Benny seeks to positively influence the world and connect with like-minded individuals through his music. Young Benny is no doubt, well on his way to becoming one of the most phenomenal artists of this generation.
@1youngbenny
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7eSPrnZrvlLtqWS967G3iL?si=ELazq9lHQoWkHJwrElHwZQ
Thank you to our sponsors:
Albert & Whitney CPAs: awcpasllc.com
Mayo Performing Arts Center: mayoarts.org/events-calendar
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Contact the show: [email protected]
03/07/23 • 52 min
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The Growing Stage - The Children's Theater of New Jersey with Stephen Fredericks
Greetings From the Garden State
11/08/21 • 43 min
Mike Ham travels to the Palace Theater in Netcong, NJ to talk with the Founder of The Growing Stage - The Children's Theater of New Jersey, Stephen Fredericks. Mike and Steve discuss the history of both The Growing Stage and the Palace Theater, educational programs the nonprofit provides, its connection to the community and more!
About The Growing Stage
The rich history of The Growing Stage is equally matched to its home, The Palace Theatre. It was founded by Executive Director Stephen L. Fredericks in 1982. The organization enjoyed its humble beginnings at the Black River Playhouse and the Williamson School in Chester, New Jersey.
Along with a small professional staff and dedicated corps of volunteers, Steve’s dream to bring professional theatre to children and their families grew. As the audience and our reputation for outstanding theatre grew, the company embarked on a journey to create the only performing arts center in the state dedicated solely to young people and their families.
The History of The Growing Stage is incomplete without The historic Palace Theatre. Built in 1919, it was a New Jersey entertainment landmark for over 50 years. Originally a silent movie and vaudeville house, it later featured talking movies, local plays and graduations, minstrel shows and other live entertainment.
In 1934, the Palace was leased by a prominent operator of theatres in Newark and the Oranges, and a period of major renovation began. The interior was stylishly redecorated in 1934, employing fabric wall covering and ceiling draperies. A marquee was added at the entrance, and the Colonial Revival façade was covered by an Art Deco-style front in 1938.
The Hopatcong Broadway Players, a summer troupe of nationally known actors, directors and writers who vacationed at Lake Hopatcong, were a featured attraction in the mid-1930s. Bert Lytell, Celeste Holm and Gale Sondergaard were among the actors who appeared on the Palace stage as the troupe tried out theatrical productions before taking them onto Broadway.
During the mid-1940s, the commercial storefronts in the Palace’s facade were removed, and the theatre served as a popular movie house until the 1960s. It then fell on hard times as competition from television and multiplex theatres led to a decline in attendance. In 1981, the venerable theatre was converted into a warehouse for a moving company, a purpose it served until 1994.
In May 1995, The Growing Stage purchased the Palace Theatre and began the process of restoring it to a regional center for the performing arts. Since then, we have raised and re-invested $3 million, and in September 2012, we celebrated the completion of our final major capital project, the restoration of the Palace’s front façade.
The Growing Stage is the only theatre-for-young-audiences company in the state of New Jersey that owns its own facility. The fully-restored Palace features a 240-seat theatre and balcony/art gallery graced with hand-painted murals by company artist-in-residence Perry Arthur Kroeger, a modern concession area, rehearsal space, classrooms and administrative offices.
growingstage.com
@thegrowingstage
Today in New Jersey History: Actress Tara Reid is born on November 8, 1975 in Wyckoff, NJ
New Jersey Fun Fact: The first submarine ride took place in the Passaic River.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Calandra's Bakery and Restaurants www.calandrasbakery.com
Albert & Whitney CPAs www.awcpasllc.com
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Website: greetingsfromthegardenstate.com
Follow us on Instagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstate
Music (used with permission): "Crazy" by Manny Cabo https:/
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GardenState)11/08/21 • 43 min
Harvest Bistro with Tushar Patel
Greetings From the Garden State
11/01/21 • 35 min
Mike Ham travels to Madison, NJ to visit with Tushar Patel, owner of Harvest Bistro. The two discuss the history of the business which has been open in the same location for 25 years, navigating the challenges of the last two years, Harvest Bistro's involvement in the community and more!
About Harvest Bistro
Harvest Bistro, a high-quality restaurant, and caterer in beautiful Madison, NJ, is known for its eclectic menu, inspired cuisine, and flavorful food.
What was once known as "On A Roll" for 21 years was rebranded to Harvest Bistro on October 27, 2017, to encompass and celebrate the changing of seasons for the owner, Tushar Patel, both professionally and personally.
With "Fresh To Table" as their motto, the Bistro strives to maintain an optimal level in food and in service with every seating. Using locally grown produce and the choicest ingredients available, quality is the most recognized trait of this town favorite.
About Tushar Patel
Tushar Patel was born in India in 1972 and raised in Irvington and Union, NJ. He grew up in a home where his parents frequently prepared meals together. These home-cooked meals, which encouraged everyone to get involved with the preparation, led Tushar to associate cooking with family, something that is evident in his business even today.
@harvestbistronj
Today in New Jersey History: Poet and author Stephen Crane was born on November 1, 1871 in Newark, NJ
New Jersey Fun Fact: More battles of the Revolutionary War were fought in New Jersey than any other state.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Calandra's Bakery and Restaurants www.calandrasbakery.com
Albert & Whitney CPAs www.awcpasllc.com
TRJ Consulting Services www.trjconsultingservices.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Website: greetingsfromthegardenstate.com
Follow us on Instagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstate
Music (used with permission): "Crazy" by Manny Cabo https://www.mannycabo.com/
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GardenState)11/01/21 • 35 min
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How many episodes does Greetings From the Garden State have?
Greetings From the Garden State currently has 153 episodes available.
What topics does Greetings From the Garden State cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts and Small Business.
What is the most popular episode on Greetings From the Garden State?
The episode title 'Revolutionary Beer in Morristown' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Greetings From the Garden State?
The average episode length on Greetings From the Garden State is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Greetings From the Garden State released?
Episodes of Greetings From the Garden State are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Greetings From the Garden State?
The first episode of Greetings From the Garden State was released on Oct 6, 2021.
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