This week, hear from Casey Absey and head Chef Anthony Grady of Blackbird Woodfire, a downtown Fargo favorite that recently brought back its lunch hours — serving specialty pizzas, chicken wings, tapas, and more.

Diwash Shrestha of the new Mount Everest Kitchen in south Fargo talks about the restaurant's Indian and Nepali cuisine and lunch buffet.

It's Oktoberfest season! Hear from Brewhalla and Drekker Brewing event director Carly Montplaisir about their Oktoberfest event this Saturday, October 3.

Prairie Public takes a tour of a large garden in south Fargo operated by Growing Together Community Gardens — an organization that started with one garden in 2006, and has now grown into a network of 10 community gardens serving hundreds of Fargo-Moorhead families.

This week on Prairie Plates, host Rick Gion speaks with Doubting Thomas Farms owner and operator Noreen Thomas at their recent harvest event, which featured tasty bites created by local chefs, food vendors, and an informative farmers panel.

Mike Schmitz, organizer of the 12th annual Bismarck Food Truck Festival, visits Prairie Plates to talk about this weekend's event.

Sandy Jacobson, owner of Brick Oven Bakery in downtown Bismarck, visits Prairie Plates to talk about the bakery's French-inspired pastries, daily lunch, coffee, and more.

Rhombus Guys General Manager Drew Balstad and Assistant Manager Kaelen Langness visit Prairie Plates to talk about the restaurant's premium pizzas, rooftop patio, and its 15th anniversary celebration this weekend.

Travel writer Alicia Underlee Nelson is out with a new book, "100 Things to Do in North Dakota Before You Die." She visits Prairie Plates to discuss the must-visit restaurants and cafés in the state.

Patio season isn't over yet! Breezee Hennings of Fargo's Wild Terra talks about the cider bar's menu, upcoming events, and a new collaboration with Moonrise Cafe.