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On this episode of Conversation Piece, Youssef Boudarine and Ariel Hendrickson, two dynamic forces in Indianapolis' culinary scene, join Conversation Piece to discuss their community-driven hospitality work, including events like Epicurean Indy and the upcoming MOkAO festival, which celebrates African coffee and chocolate. Youssef and Ariel delve into the essence of hospitality, emphasizing authenticity, collaboration over competition, and the importance of supporting local artisans and immigrants. Their passion for fostering genuine connections and uplifting underrepresented voices shines through as they share their journey and vision for Indianapolis's culinary future.

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Follow Epicurean Indy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicureanindy/

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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong

Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions

Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture

Music by: Mandog



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