Lauren & Greg on Street Festivals, Mexican Food, Cocktail Comparisons, and Lollapalooza
"A michelada is? a cocktail with longevity." -Greg Lauren and Greg kick off this mid-summer round up with Lauren's recent visit to the Logan Square Farmers Market, Greg waxing poetic about the Green City Market in Lincoln Square, a 4th of July rooftop Cubs game (of which Lauren saw very…
Nourish Juice and Smoothie Bar – Boatloads of raw nutrients and concentrated goodness
"People are addicted -- like crack/cocaine addicted -- to sugar. There is such a difference between a blueberry or an apple and refined crap sugar." - Jessica Huffman Coming off a recent juice cleanse and feeling awesome, Lauren caught up with Jessica Huffman of Nourish, Houston's first cold-pressed juice and…
Roxy Roca: Soul, funk and rock n’ roll to get you into the present moment
"Without really knowing it, we've kind of had this recipe over the years of like starting the show out and hitting people with that sexually-charged kind of funk -- like get your body moving and make you feel make you feel sexy -- dancing, getting sweaty and then it's like…
El Burro and the Bull – Family Roots, BBQ, and Serving Your Own Community
Blending Gulf Coast seafood, Tex-Mex and European influences through smoked meats and traditional family recipes, Houston's El Burro and the Bull is a true reflection of the diversity of landscape, culture and cuisine throughout Texas. Lauren Ignited's Gregory Perrine caught some time in person with Co-Owner, Executive Chef and Pit…
Meet Chicago’s Next Big Underground Artist: Shantina Lynet
I met Shantina Lynet at a Sofar Sound Show in Chicago and I was immediately mesmerized. Take a listen to our interview to hear how old she was when she first started singing (hint: it's a single-digit number) and where she plans to take her career now. I think you're…
Kam Franklin talks about what’s next for The Suffers
Kam Franklin, lead singer for the 8-piece gulf coast soul band The Suffers of Houston, TX, came on the Lauren Ignited podcast to share a few stories from the past three years. You see, three years ago, the entire band (which was 10 people at the time) all quit their…
Lauren and Greg talk SXSW, Chicago Festivals, & Kolaches
It's been a minute since we've had an episode from Lauren & Greg. In this episode, you'll find out why. Greg was busy traveling to Houston to record a new episode with El Burro & the Bull and Lauren was busy traveling to Austin for then you know, getting work…
Fat Rice: Fusion at its Finest
As found on the Fat Rice website, "Fat Rice aka Arroz Gordo" is the celebratory dish of Macau. Reminiscent of paella, Arroz Gordo is a bountiful, home-style, layered rice dish usually served to family and friends on special occasions. Fat Rice's version has jasmine rice laced with sofrito, chorizo &…
How Greg lost 15 pounds in 30 days and Why we love Rodeo
Lauren and Greg talk about their rodeo experiences and the moment Greg's father became a cowboy. We also chatted about the difference between the Chicago and Houston food scenes, the Chef culture, and the segregations of cuisine by neighborhood. Stream: Give us some Feedback! Connect with Lauren and the show…
Sam Trump
Sam Trump is a multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter from Houston, TX, and has been a student of music from first picking up the trumpet at age 7. Since moving to Chicago in 2009 to obtain his fine arts degree in music, he has become heavily involved in Chicago's live music scene and is…
Pisco, Passion, and Chicago Restaurant Week
It's restaurant week, and we could not be more excited to share with you some insight into one of the participating restaurants, Tanta. World-renowned chef, Gaston Acurio, wanted to bring Peruvian cuisine to Chicago in a way that showcased culture and flavor. In his words, "Our menu is like traveling…