Episodios

  • One Eleven Martini Parlour Celebrates Five Years
    Nov 19 2025

    It isn't a bar. It's a parlour. Celebrate 5 years with One Eleven Martini Parlour in Lemont as we take a look at the unique decor, creative martinis and even an award-winning chili. Find out how a dinner at another famous Lemont institution brought this martini bar to the area, and how the original plan evolved into one of Lemont's hidden gems.

    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.

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    18 m
  • Moreno's Brings Authenticity
    Nov 11 2025

    Moreno's Mexican Restaurant and Salsa Bar sits the in heart of Lemont Downtown with food from the heart of a family. Hear how they got their start with the help of another famous lemont restaurant family and brought long-time recipes from Mexico to Stephen Street.

    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.

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    17 m
  • BTB Wines Is A Hidden Gem
    Oct 28 2025

    You may not immediately notice BTB Wines in downtown Lemont, but the wine bar and shop across from the Metra station has a unique selection of wines and seating areas to enjoy them. Find out why the place to go to discover new wines is right under your nose.

    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

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    14 m
  • Pumpkin Season In Lemont
    Oct 14 2025

    After a quick stop at Folklore Coffee to learn about limited edition seasonal drinks that folks are lining up for every Saturday, we head to Jack O'Lantern World at The Forge Lemont Quarries. Learn how thousands of fresh jack o'lanterns are created weekly for an enormous show that changes from week to week. Get a look at some incredible artwork and what is available to children and adults of all ages.

    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

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    16 m
  • Let's Get Wok'd
    Oct 7 2025

    Sit down at one of Lemont's newest restaurants, the exciting Asian Fusion spot aptly named Wok'd. We get Wok'd on delicious rare dishes, hidden pandas, tropical drinks and one really hot pepper! learn how the craving for one dish turned into a new hot spot in downtown Lemont.

    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

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    18 m
  • Thar Be Pirates!
    Sep 30 2025

    Lemont's own "Pirates Of The Canal" join us from Canal Street Pub in preparation for their 10th Annual Pirate Pub Crawl. Learn how a chance meeting at a bar created a group of local pirates (and one bird) who love to tip back a glass and raise money for local charities. For them it is all about supporting Lemont and having a jolly good time!

    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

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    17 m
  • Pollyanna Oktoberfest
    Sep 23 2025

    Experience the 2025 Pollyanna Oktoberfest from The Forge. See the sights, sounds and stein hoisting competition following a bold prediction of the winner. We also chat with co-founders Brian Pawola (Head Brewer) and Ryan Weidner (CEO) from the festival about their growing brewery, the new Pollyanna Social, and Pollyanna's connection to Lemont.

    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 Calendar www.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents

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    18 m
  • LeMontsters On Parade
    Sep 18 2025

    Sit down with local Lemont artists Ryan Hennebry and Rob Moriarty at Pollyanna Brewing Company. LeMontsters On Parade is back and continues to grow! View original art along Canal Street and on display at the brewery. Find out why this public art showing is growing each year, and preview these original works.

    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 Calendar www.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents

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    16 m