Coming from a Greek family with deep restaurant roots, Dino Katris tried to escape his ultimate destiny – but he always came back to restaurants. In just a short time, Dino has become recognized for honoring the legacy of classic eateries while giving them renewed energy.

Most recently he helped bring a downtown restaurant back with Mr. Yee’s, 5030 Sixth Ave., he is also involved in Yogi’s Pud’n, 2302 52nd St – and coming in Spring 2026 - Melkat’s, 7943 Sheridan Road. We talk to Dino about his past, present and future ventures, and his connection to Kenosha!

This episode was recorded on November 23rd, 2025 at the Better Call Parise Recording Studio in Downtown Kenosha – call on the Law Offices of Frank J. Parise when your bad day gets even worse!

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha!

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.

Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Ktown Connects is brought to you by:

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave.

About Time Moving Systems

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

Dickow Czak Tile Carpet One, 6403 75th St

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite

Carbox, 1750 22nd Ave

Franks Diner, 508 58th St

Aaron Hunzinger of AHDidIt

White Lilac, 5029 Sixth Ave

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St

Faded Barbershop for Men, 4807 7th Ave

Lakeshore Pedal Tours, 5001 Simmons Island Dr

Alpaca Art, 4326 Seventh Ave

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St

What is happening here? Ktown Connects is reaching across the border! We connect with JJ McAuliffe, owner of McAuliffe’s Pub, 3700 Meachem Road in Racine!

JJ knew the assignment and he came to talk, so enjoy this super-sized episode! We get to know young JJ – how he discovered his love for metal and punk rock as a kid, to booking bands in the 80’s, his issue with Elvis Costello, and how he evolved into the owner of one of Racine’s premier tavern!

McAuliffe’s Pub is open 7 days a week, with Music Bingo on Thursdays, and lots of great live shows. Follow them on Facebook for all the updates!

This episode was recorded on November 22nd, 2025 at the Better Call Parise Recording Studio in Downtown Kenosha – call on the Law Offices of Frank J. Parise when your bad day gets even worse!

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha!

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.

Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Ktown Connects is brought to you by:

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave.

About Time Moving Systems

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

Dickow Czak Tile Carpet One, 6403 75th St

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite

Carbox, 1750 22nd Ave

Franks Diner, 508 58th St

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt

White Lilac, 5029 Sixth Ave

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St

Faded Barbershop for Men, 4807 7th Ave

Lakeshore Pedal Tours, 5001 Simmons Island Dr

Alpaca Art, 4326 Seventh Ave

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St

Today we connect with Michelle Pedicone, owner of 58 Below, 504 58th St., home of the best rock and roll stage in Kenosha. We talk to her about growing up in Kenosha, opening the bar with her husband Dom (who passed in 2020), and how she is carrying on his legacy.

Follow their website for a full schedule of upcoming shows – most of them with NO COVER CHARGE!

In addition to the great live music, they also have Bingo nights, Trivia, pinball, and more fun!

They have a full menu of delicious food, including Philly steak sandwiches, mac & cheese, burgers, and more. Kitchen open till 9pm on weeknights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. If you need a late night bite, stop in at 58 Below!

This episode was recorded on November 17th, 2025 at the Better Call Parise Recording Studio in Downtown Kenosha – call on the Law Offices of Frank J. Parise when your bad day gets even worse!

The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha!

Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.

Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!

Ktown Connects is brought to you by:

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave.

About Time Moving Systems

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St

Dickow Czak Tile Carpet One, 6403 75th St

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite

Carbox, 1750 22nd Ave

Franks Diner, 508 58th St

White Lilac, 5029 Sixth Ave

Sallese & Co, 709 56th St

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd

A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St

Faded Barbershop for Men, 4807 7th Ave

Lakeshore Pedal Tours, 5001 Simmons Island Dr

Alpaca Art, 4326 Seventh Ave

Public Brewing Company 628 58th St