Lemont's Lenten Specials

About this episode

The episode explores Lenten food specials in Lemont, featuring interviews with local chefs and the principal of a Catholic school.

Nick’s Tavern is famous for their pepper & egg sandwich this time of year, but have you also tried the grouper sandwich? Let’s taste both at the bar with Sam Forzley. Then travel to SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School to meet new principal Dan Turney and one of his parish chefs behind their incredible Annual Fish Fry. See the fun and plan to join them March 6th and March 20th! Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can’t wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems. 🔗 Discover Lemont Downtown Website: www.lemontdowntown.com Podcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked Instagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntown Facebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntown Email & SMS: Subscribe here 🎉 Explore our Signature…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lanuti, Tess Abbasi

Guests: Sam Forzley, Dan Turney

Topics covered

• Lenten specials
• local cuisine
• community events
• interviews
• food culture

Keywords

• Lemont
• Lenten specials
• pepper & egg sandwich
• grouper sandwich
• fish fry
• local businesses
• community events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nick’s Tavern, SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School

Places: Lemont

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