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Ever wonder how chefs get pork so tender and juicy? In this episode of Paired, host Adam Grubb teams up with Chef Dean Sample and Jeanette Merritt, Director of Communications for Indiana Pork, to cook a standout pork dish, and share the tips that make all the difference. Along the way you’ll learn pro techniques for keeping pork loin juicy, and plenty of surprising kitchen tips and fun facts about pork. Jeanette also shares the philosophy behind Indiana Pork and the farmers who make it possible.
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Chef Dean Sample's Best Pork Cooking Tips ft. Indiana Pork
Paired brings chefs and local food partners together to create something special, and to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories shaping Indiana’s food scene.
EPISODE 3:
In this episode of Behind the Bar, host Adam Grubb goes behind the bar at SALT Carmel City Center with Marcelo Gallegos, Executive Chef, and Teddy Madrin, Bar Manager, for a candid conversation about what shapes the experience at one of Carmel’s most talked-about restaurants.

Step behind the bar and into the restaurants and spaces that make Indy’s food and drink scene special. In this Edible Indy series, you’ll meet the bartenders and hospitality pros, explore the menus and cocktails they’re proud of, and get a feel for the places you’ll want to visit next.
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In this episode, our first north of 465, we head to Freelands Restaurant in Carmel, where Chef Braedon Kellner and Tom Main are redefining what Northside dining looks like. From seasonal, producer-driven dishes to a menu that celebrates Indiana ingredients, Freelands is where craftsmanship meets community. Chef Braedon opens up about his philosophy on food, why he chose Carmel, and what’s next for this evolving concept.
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Host Tim Williams dives deep into the kitchens, stories, and creative minds shaping Indiana’s dining scene.
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October 7, 2026
Black Lagoon Halloween Pop-Up Comes to Almost Famous
Mass Ave’s favorite day-and-night spot, Almost Famous, is one of 34 locations across North America hosting the award winning pop-up, Black Lagoon.
October 6, 2026
Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches Around Indianapolis
Crisp apples, pumpkin patches, cider donuts and corn mazes: fall in Central Indiana is made for a day at the farm. From Fishers and Noblesville to Danville, Mooresville and Bloomington, these orchards and pumpkin patches offer plenty to pick, eat…
September 10, 2026
World Food Championships Return to Indy for Third Year
This competition brings together chefs from all over the world for a multiday competition October 15 to 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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