New Ventures In Lemont Downtown

New Ventures In Lemont Downtown

From Lemont Unlocked by The Broadcast Basement

May 6, 2026 · 19 min · Season 5 · Episode 17

About this episode

The episode explores new ventures in Lemont Downtown, featuring a record store and a brewery that now produces coffee.

Out and about on a Saturday in Lemont Downtown, we check in with two locations embarking on something new. B-Sides By Moose Vinyl is a record store you may have visited under another name that now is under new ownership with a very exciting direction. Pollyanna brews beer, distills spirits and now produces coffee. Have a cold brew and hear about barrel-aged coffee beans with us! 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 Events…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lanuti, Tess Abbasi

Topics covered

  • local business
  • community culture
  • new ventures
  • coffee production
  • record stores

Keywords

  • Lemont
  • B-Sides By Moose Vinyl
  • Pollyanna
  • coffee
  • record store
  • local businesses
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: B-Sides By Moose Vinyl, Pollyanna

Places: Lemont Downtown, Lemont, southeastern Chicago

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