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Rocktreal: Stephan Beauchesne Brings a Little Montreal to Rockville

August 19, 2023 · 38:47

Jaime and Suzan interview Stephan Beauchesne, owner of Taste of Montreal and Rice Around the World. We kept it real with guest appearances by the dog and Dave's motorcycle.

Small businesses are part of the fabric of our communities, often serving as "Third Places" for the neighborhoods they serve. Stephan shares his experiences as a small business owner and what it's been like to pivot during the pandemic and in response to still empty office buildings.

Taste of Montreal:
https://thetasteofmontreal.com/

Letterkenny:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterkenny

MCPS Protests
https://wjla.com/news/local/montgomery-county-public-schools-lgbtq-plus-opt-out-policy-trans-protest-mcps-parents-muslim-christian-religious-beliefs-board-of-education-meeting-children-students-teachers-letters-inclusive-books-us-constitution-maryland-education

City of Rockville Elections
https://www.rockvillemd.gov/415/Voting-Elections

Kiin Imm Thai
https://www.kiinimmthai.com/

Thai Chef
https://www.thaichefdmv.com/

Il Pizzico
https://www.ilpizzico.com/

Third Places
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2023/07/26/third-places-strengthen-community-heres-how-we-can-rebuild-them

Creators and Guests

Host

Jaime Espinosa

Jaime moved to Rockville in 2013 after separating from Active Duty; he is still an Air Force reservist. He is an attorney and in his civilian career he works for the federal government, with his office located right in Rockville. He lives with his wife and daughter in Twinbrook. When not shuttling his daughter from softball practice, to karate class, or to a swim lesson, you can likely find him at one of the local pickleball courts in the area, as he is an avid (yet surprisingly still mediocre) player.

Host

Suzan Pitman

Suzan is in her "second act" as a non-profit director after a career in the Texas public school system (she might never recover). Suzan and her husband, David, and their son, Matthew, moved to Rockville from New Braunfels, Texas in 2013 and have made East Rockville their forever home.

Guest

Stephan Beauchesne

Stephan has over 25 years in IT but a passion for pastry and good food. He shares his experience as a food-based small business that opened just before the pandemic and is thriving.

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Rocktreal: Stephan Beauchesne Brings a Little Montreal to Rockville

Creators and Guests

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