
Greater Lansing Food Championship: A Lansing State Journal Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>The Greater Lansing Food Championship, hosted by Lansing State Journal sportswriter Phil Friend, will be an annual food tournament determining the best of what Greater Lansing has to offer when it comes to food. In 2020, we did the best restaurant, won by Soup Spoon. In 2021, we’ll pick the best menu item to be found in Lansing’s restaurants via a 32-item knockout tournament. Phil will be joined by different State Journal staffers in each podcast to pick which food advances to the next round until there can only be one. The podcast is just part of the entire package, as we’ll have articles and videos, too, which can be found at lsj.com.</p>
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7/8/2021
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Recent Episodes

August 6, 2021
Lansing's Best Menu Item: A Champion Is Crowned
<p>We did it, everybody! It was a long and arduous road, but we've reached the Final Four and title matchups for the Greater Lansing Food Championship podcast as we sought to find the city's best restaurant menu item.</p> <p>We started with 32 foods in eight regions and to quote the movie "Highlander," there can only be one. Host Phil Friend is joined by fellow State Journal reports Nate Atkins, Kara Berg and Craig Lyons as we settle everything once and for all.</p> <p>The matchups: </p> <ul> <li>(1) The Cosmos/Zoobie's - Trust Us ... vs. (4) Pancho's Taqueria - Birria Tacos</li> <li>(4) Good Truckin' Diner - Music City Hangover vs. (5) La Cocina Cubana - Ropa Vieja Sandwich</li> </ul>

August 5, 2021
Lansing's Best Menu Item: Elite Eight
<p>The 2021 Greater Lansing Food Championship podcast started with 32 entrants. When you're finished listening to this newest episode, we'll be down to the Final Four. </p> <p>The matchups:</p> <ul> <li>(1) The Cosmos/Zoobie's - Trust Us.... vs. (2) Deluca's - House Special</li> <li>(4) Pancho's Taqueria - Birria Tacos vs. (6) Maria's Cuisine - Birria Tacos</li> <li>(4) Good Truckin' Diner - Music City Hangover vs. (5) Soup Spoon - Lunch Voodoo Pasta</li> <li>(5) La Cocina Cubana - Ropa Vieja Sandwich vs. (2) Naing Myanmar - Pad Ke Mos</li> </ul> <p>So which food items are heading to the semifinals? Well, you'll have to listen to the podcast at the top of the page or subscribe and download on your podcast app of choice.</p> <p>Host Phil Friend is joined by five (!) of his fellow State Journal staffers - Nate Atkins, Craig Lyons, Kara Berg, Krystal Nurse and Mark Johnson - as we decide who marches on. </p>

July 30, 2021
Lansing's Best Menu Item: Sweet 16 - American Foods and Pizza
<p>Both the American and Pizza regions were thrown into complete disarray! So what happened? Well, you'll have to listen to get the full answer as we pick the Sweet 16 winners in the final two regionals. Host Phil Friend is joined by sportswriters Graham Couch and Nate Atkins, and photographer Nick King, as we finalize the Elite Eight.</p> <p>The matchups:</p> <p>American:</p> <ul> <li>(1) Meat BBQ - Meat Mountain vs. (4) Good Truckin' Diner - Music City Hangover</li> <li>(3) The Creole - Jambalaya vs. (2) Soup Spoon Cafe - Lunch Voodoo Pasta</li> </ul> <p>Pizza:</p> <ul> <li>(1) The Cosmos/Zoobie's - Trust Us ... vs. (5) Detroit Frankie's - Meat Lovers Pizza</li> <li>(6) Corey's Lounge - The Special vs. (2) DeLuca's - House Special </li> </ul>
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- What is Greater Lansing Food Championship: A Lansing State Journal Podcast?
<p>The Greater Lansing Food Championship, hosted by Lansing State Journal sportswriter Phil Friend, will be an annual food tournament determining the best of what Greater Lansing has to offer when it comes to food. In 2020, we did the best restaurant, won by Soup Spoon. In 2021, we’ll pick the best menu item to be found in Lansing’s restaurants via a 32-item knockout tournament. Phil will be joined by different State Journal staffers in each podcast to pick which food advances to the next round until there can only be one. The podcast is just part of the entire package, as we’ll have articles and videos, too, which can be found at lsj.com.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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