Episodes

  • Welcome to Colorado Springs, WestFax | tap & table podcast
    Jul 8 2024

    This episode is presented by the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest and Ranch Foods Direct. Join CSHBA for the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest on July 13th. Tickets and more information can be found here: https://www.cshba.com/brew Find out more about Ranch Foods Direct or to make an online delivery order, visit https://www.ranchfoodsdirect.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew invade the yet to be open WestFax Brewing taproom in Colorado Springs. WestFax is soft-opening on Friday July 5th, with a Grand Opening slated for July 20th. Find out more about WestFax Brewing and their various beers at https://www.westfaxbrewingcompany.com. We're getting better, but still 85% of those who watch our episodes aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs. Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

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    36 mins
  • Are these the rum and cokes you're looking for? | tap & table podcast
    Jun 26 2024

    This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, The Ute Restaurant and the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest. Find out more about our sponsors at the links below: https://www.downtowncs.com https://www.theuterestaurant.com https://www.cshba.com/brew In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew talk all things hospitality and cocktails with Colby Schaffer and Shayne Baldwin in the district e11even speakeasy location. 90% of those of you who read this aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs. Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • It's really hard to have a bad time at Icons | tap & table podcast
    Jun 18 2024

    This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Ranch Foods Direct and The French Kitchen, a Side Dish Dozen member. Find out more about our sponsors at the links below: https://www.downtowncs.com https://www.ranchfoodsdirect.com https://www.tfkcc.com Find out more about the Side Dish Dozen here: https://sidedishschnip.substack.com/p/side-dish-dozen In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew visit with Josh and John from ICONS, who are hard at work building out their new space after a fire damaged their original building and forced them to look elsewhere for a location. Help ICONS get back to business by donating to their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-back-icons 90% of those of you who read this aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of our upcoming episodes! We have some amazing next guests lined up, so it means a lot that you've taken the time out of your day to watch/listen to our podcast. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs. Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

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    44 mins
  • An Exit Interview with Travis Flett | tap & table podcast
    May 31 2024

    This episode is presented by two Side Dish Dozen members: Edelweiss Restaurant and Red Gravy. Find out more about the Side Dish Dozen here: https://sidedishschnip.substack.com/p/side-dish-dozen In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Travis Flett, who's worn a number of different hats for various breweries over the past few decades. The guys chat all things Colorado Springs beer, from Joyride bike rides to hopped water. Follow Travis Flett on Instagram @coloradoflett and see how his Disc Golf tournaments are going here: https://www.pdga.com/player/13179 Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs. Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Success is not an illusion at Allusion Speakeasy | tap&table podcast
    May 3 2024

    This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs and The Ute Restaurant.


    Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠


    Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com


    In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down in a replica of Monica’s Kitchen from Friends at Allusion Speakeasy. Talking with Sean Fitzgerald, Inez Fitzgerald and Mark Henry, the guys get some insight into what it takes to change a bar’s theme every few months.


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    About tap&table:

    tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs.


    Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Pink Boots, Beets and Badassery with Kat Hess | tap&table podcast
    Apr 13 2024
    This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, The Ute Restaurant and Edelweiss Restaurant. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠ Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com Get transported to another world and enjoy the unique cuisine at Edelweiss Restaurant. Make a reservation at https://www.edelweissrest.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Kat Hess, Phantom Canyon Brewing Company's new head brewer. We talk about everything from her formal brewing education in Germany to her hopes and plans for Phantom's beer in the future. Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs. Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments.
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    36 mins
  • FH and Nano 108 Fight the Powers | tap&table podcast
    Mar 22 2024

    This episode is presented by Red Gravy. Next time you're downtown, stop in at 23 S Tejon for happy hour, or to grab a bite of authentic St Louis-style Italian food. Check out their menu at ⁠https://www.redgravyco.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Michael Kelty of Nano 108 Brewing and Travis Fields from FH Beerworks to talk East-side beer, Fighting Powers, and more! Editor's note: There's some sync issues with our audio in this episode, sorry about that...at times it's more noticeable than others, but it's there. Find out what's on tap at FH or Nano at: https://www.fhbeerworks.com & https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=nano+108&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs. Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments. #tapandtablepodcast #coloradosprings #matthewschniper #ryanhannigan #focusonthebeer #sidedishwithschniper

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • From Food Service to Public Service | tap&table podcast
    Mar 8 2024
    This episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Golden Pine Coffee Roasters, and The Ute Restaurant. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at ⁠https://www.downtowncs.com⁠ Become a Coffee Explorer or find your new favorite Golden Pine coffee at https://www.gpr.coffee. Local purchases are delivered on Fridays and Golden Pine Roasters will also ship throughout the US for those outside of the 719. Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew invade the Colorado Springs City Government's Behind the Springs Podcast Studio to give you an exclusive interview with Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Councilmember Michelle Talarico. Special thanks to the Behind the Springs team for providing tap&table with the audio and video to make this episode possible. If you're interested in a City-specific podcast, check out Behind the Springs at https://coloradosprings.gov/podcast Follow tap&table on Facebook: ⁠ / tapandtablepodcast⁠ Follow tap&table on Instagram: ⁠ / tapandtablepodcast⁠ About tap&table: tap&table is a comprehensive food and drink podcast for the Pikes Peak region presented by Matthew Schniper (Side Dish) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer/Focal Pint). Combined, Matthew and Ryan have 30+ years experience covering food and beer here in Colorado Springs. Our aim is to elevate voices and ideas directly from the local service industry community with commentary, insight, guests and the TableStakes product-of-the-week segment. By default, each episode will be nomadic by nature, recording via pop-ups in various unique local spaces, to provide texture and ambiance from those environments. #tapandtablepodcast #coloradosprings #mayoryemi #michelletalarico #coloradospringsgovernment #wildgoosemeetinghouse #downtowncs #theuterestaurant #matthewschniper #ryanhannigan #focusonthebeer #sidedishwithschniper
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    37 mins