Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast

Food And Drink Episodes

Tasting Italy with Pogliani Select, Purveyors of Olive Oil & Balsamic
Feb. 10, 2026

Tasting Italy with Pogliani Select, Purveyors of Olive Oil & Balsamic

In this episode, we visit Pogliani Select , purveyors of artisanal, estate‑grown olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars sourced directly from small family farms across Italy and Croatia. From the hills of Tuscany and the grove...

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Coffee ☕️ Food 🥪 and Fuel ⛽️ at Charlotteville General Store
Aug. 13, 2024

Coffee ☕️ Food 🥪 and Fuel ⛽️ at Charlotteville General Store

Mark Hearon didn't always drink coffee, but when he got started, he was all in. Now, he's roasting fair trade organic coffee at an 1872 general store that also carries gourmet sandwiches and local essentials –– beer, bread, m...

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What's on Tap for 2024: Raising a Glass at 3 Catskills Breweries
Jan. 2, 2024

What's on Tap for 2024: Raising a Glass at 3 Catskills Breweries

Happy new year , and welcome to the first episode of our 5th season here at Kaatscast. To ring in the new year, we thought it would be fun to raise a glass with the owners of three breweries across the region. And the brewer...

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Thanksgiving Sides 🍠🥦 with Two Catskills Chefs
Nov. 21, 2023

Thanksgiving Sides 🍠🥦 with Two Catskills Chefs

When it comes to Thanksgiving feasting, 2/3 of Americans prefer side dishes to the main entrée. So we visited two of the Catskills' best chefs for a fresh take on the beloved side dish! At Tannersville's craftsman-style Deer ...

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Beaverkill Trout Hatchery: Farming Trout for 5 Generations
March 29, 2022

Beaverkill Trout Hatchery: Farming Trout for 5 Generations

Beaverkill Trout Hatchery is family owned and operated by the Shaver family since 1963. We met Sherry Shaver and a few of her relatives on a recent visit to the hatchery, where they were preparing for their busiest season, as...

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Special: Pierogi for Ukraine
March 20, 2022

Special: Pierogi for Ukraine

On March 19th, 2022, a Pierogi and Borscht fundraiser at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jewett, NY, brought in thousands of dollars for the people of Ukraine. We spent some time in the kitchen with organizer Switlana Breigl...

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Lunch with Mike Cioffi at the Phoenicia Diner
Aug. 3, 2021

Lunch with Mike Cioffi at the Phoenicia Diner

Restaurant owner Mike Cioffi talks food, pandemic adaptations, and running (two) successful restaurants in the Catskills –– Phoenicia's landmark Phoenicia Diner , and Woodstock's Dixon Roadside . Thanks to Mike, Courtney, Bel...

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Dean's Beans: Life-changing Coffee
Jan. 19, 2021

Dean's Beans: Life-changing Coffee

This week, an insightful interview with Dean Cycon, founder of Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company . Hear how coffee is creating meaningful change through ethical business practices rooted in respect for the earth, the farmer...

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