The Off The Menu Podcast
Food is more than fuel—it’s a bond that holds people together. Food shapes relationships, cultures, and life itself. The main ingredients of this podcast are lively conversation and thought-provoking guests, with a generous sprinkling of humor and a dash of irreverence. Hosts Joel Nepa and Wal Ozello introduce you to food industry experts, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with personal stories and unique insights. This podcast is for everyone–from hardcore foodies to people who just want to lose themselves in a great story. Each episode is like a memorable meal with close friends and fascinating new acquaintances. Pull up a chair and join us at the table!
Episodes
For Fusun, Gonca, and Arzu Esendemir, opening a restaurant was a last-ditch solution to tragic circumstances. Their success was borne out of necessity, responsibility, desperation. Their family story is straight out of an epic novel.
There is unbearable sadness and loss. But also resourcefulness, grit, determination, and triumph. The Esendemir sisters persevered in the face of hardship, staying true to the Turkish immigrant culture...
In this episode of Off The Menu, we sit down with Sadaya “Daisy” Lewis, chef and owner of Modern Southern Table, to explore how soul food is more than just a hearty dish—it’s a rich narrative of Black culture, family traditions, and Southern heritage.
In this episode of The Off The Menu Podcast, we sit down with Chef Matt Harding, the culinary force behind Piada Italian Street Food, a fast-casual Italian concept that’s grown to more than 60 locations across the country.
Chef Matt shares his journey from short-order cook to leading innovation for one of the most successful Italian restaurant groups in the U.S. We dig into what it really takes to deliver elevated, chef-driven foo...
From the outside, owning a restaurant looks like a dream. From the inside, it’s one of the toughest businesses in America.
In this episode of The Off The Menu Podcast, we sit down with John Barker, President and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance, for an honest look at what it really takes to run a restaurant today.
John breaks down the rising costs, labor challenges, regulatory pressure, and day-to-day decisions...
In this fiery episode of Off The Menu, we sit down with Nicole DiTommaso, the founder and flavor mastermind behind The Sauce Boss Gang — one of Central Ohio’s most beloved and boldest hot sauce brands.
Nicole’s journey is anything but mild. From experimenting with peppers in her home kitchen to building a fast-growing, female-led brand with a cult following, she’s proven that heat isn’t just something you taste — it’s something you...
This week on Off The Menu, we leave the kitchen and step into the garden with Roy Adams — the Deathwish Beekeeper, a fearless local legend who proves that real community isn’t just built at the table — it starts in the fields, the flowers, and the hive.
We explore how beekeeping reflects the power of small connections: between people, nature, and the food we share. From the hive to the jar, honey is a living reminder that our best ...
What makes a neighborhood coffee shop more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee? In our first episode of The Off The Menu, we sit down with Colin Gawel, owner of Colin’s Coffee, to talk about how a simple shop can become the heartbeat of a community. From familiar faces to first-time visitors, it’s a story about connection, conversation, and why it’s never just about what’s in the cup—it’s about who’s across the table.
Check out this teaser clip! In our first episode of The Off The Menu, we sit down with Colin Gawel, owner of Colin’s Coffee, to talk about how a simple shop can become the heartbeat of a community.
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