Luke Cypher's guest appearances

Luke Cypher

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In sailor tattoo culture, a bird represents a significant event or milestone in one’s travels. For Luke Cypher, the food truck business that he started five years ago, aptly named Blue Sparrow, is his great adventure. Globally inspired flavors and ingredients form the basis for accessible and unique street cart dishes. Luke’s food journey has taken him many places, including culinary school and gigs at Market District and Piccolo Forno in Lawrenceville. He also took a detour for a while to help with a local Pittsburgh church plant where his passions for community, music, and food all came together.Early in Luke’s career he was at a crossroads between starting a brewery or becoming a chef. Although there is no doubt he would have created some amazing beer, we Pittsburghers are thankful for the delicious food that he serves us today. By bringing his food truck directly to the people, Luke is able to satisfy his love for building community while serving creative and fun dishes. Seeing people smile while enjoying the food he has prepared remains a vital part of why he chooses to operate Blue Sparrow as a mobile business.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Podcast: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comWebsite: https://www.thestartupshoppe.net/podcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH LUKE CYPHER AT:Website: https://www.bluesparrowpgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluesparrowpghFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluesparrowpghEmail: bluesparrowpgh@gmail.com

In sailor tattoo culture, a bird represents a significant event or milestone in one’s travels. For Luke Cypher, the food truck business that he started five years ago, aptly named Blue Sparrow, is his great adventure. Globally inspired flavors and ingredients form the basis for accessible and unique street cart dishes. Luke’s food journey has taken him many places, including culinary school and gigs at Market District and Piccolo Forno in Lawrenceville. He also took a detour for a while to help with a local Pittsburgh church plant where his passions for community, music, and food all came together.Early in Luke’s career he was at a crossroads between starting a brewery or becoming a chef. Although there is no doubt he would have created some amazing beer, we Pittsburghers are thankful for the delicious food that he serves us today. By bringing his food truck directly to the people, Luke is able to satisfy his love for building community while serving creative and fun dishes. Seeing people smile while enjoying the food he has prepared remains a vital part of why he chooses to operate Blue Sparrow as a mobile business.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Podcast: <a href="https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.com</a>Website: <a href="https://www.thestartupshoppe.net/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thestartupshoppe.net/podcasts</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilano</a>Phone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH LUKE CYPHER AT:Website: <a href="https://www.bluesparrowpgh.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bluesparrowpgh.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bluesparrowpgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bluesparrowpgh</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bluesparrowpgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Bluesparrowpgh</a>Email: <a href="mailto:bluesparrowpgh@gmail.com">bluesparrowpgh@gmail.com</a>

Excitement is Contagious | Luke Cypher, Owner of Blue Sparrow

It's March!! Much to the delight of Andrew, we are through February and into March, which as we decided on this episode, means it is Spring. Before long, we'll be seeing buds on the trees, Spring flowers pushing their way toward the sunlight and the color green returning to Pittsburgh. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we want to take a look back at the month that was February in the world of Dancing Gnome and beyond. We start by discussing the release of the 2nd barrel aged offering of Black Clouds (coffee cake), the release of the first of the Tree Series (Eastern White Pine), and other collaborations/fests. Against Andrew's wishes, I bring up his now infamous tweet regarding children in breweries and we touch on the backlash/support that he received. Then, we take a look ahead into March and Andrew tells us about two collaborations that may be happening with two different bands that he likes, some upcoming fests and the March Tree Series release/style. Next, we are joined by our guest Luke Cypher of Blue Sparrow! We kick of the convo with Luke telling us about the Blue Sparrow bus, which is coming up on it's 1 year anniversary before diving into his reasons for starting the Blue Sparrow food truck and why he decided on the "global street food" theme. Then, we discuss the food truck culture in Pittsburgh or lack thereof, relationships between food trucks locally and nationally and what's next for Blue Sparrow. Finally, Andrew and I close the show with a Stephen King heavy round of Watch, Listen, Learn. Intro &amp; Outro music by: Kabbalistic VillageBreak musis by: Kevin MacLeod

It's March!! Much to the delight of Andrew, we are through February and into March, which as we decided on this episode, means it is Spring. Before long, we'll be seeing buds on the trees, Spring flowers pushing their way toward the sunlight and the color green returning to Pittsburgh. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we want to take a look back at the month that was February in the world of Dancing Gnome and beyond. We start by discussing the release of the 2nd barrel aged offering of Black Clouds (coffee cake), the release of the first of the Tree Series (Eastern White Pine), and other collaborations/fests. Against Andrew's wishes, I bring up his now infamous tweet regarding children in breweries and we touch on the backlash/support that he received. Then, we take a look ahead into March and Andrew tells us about two collaborations that may be happening with two different bands that he likes, some upcoming fests and the March Tree Series release/style. Next, we are joined by our guest Luke Cypher of Blue Sparrow! We kick of the convo with Luke telling us about the Blue Sparrow bus, which is coming up on it's 1 year anniversary before diving into his reasons for starting the Blue Sparrow food truck and why he decided on the "global street food" theme. Then, we discuss the food truck culture in Pittsburgh or lack thereof, relationships between food trucks locally and nationally and what's next for Blue Sparrow. Finally, Andrew and I close the show with a Stephen King heavy round of Watch, Listen, Learn.  Intro &amp; Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village Break musis by: Kevin MacLeod

March 2020 with Luke Cypher of Blue Sparrow