On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, host Lauren Healey sits down with Meredith and Michael Shadwick, the duo behind Honey Bee’s Biscuits + Good Eats and a growing collection of beloved businesses in Kirkwood.
Michael and Meredith share how their journey started during Covid, experimenting with food and launching at local farmers markets with no expectations – only to be met with overwhelming demand, long lines, and a defining moment that confirmed they had found something special. The conversation explores the rapid growth of Honey Bee’s Biscuits, from early pop-ups to a brick-and-mortar success, and the evolution into multiple concepts across Kirkwood.
They also discuss what it was like taking over the iconic Spencer’s Grill, balancing tradition with new ideas, and building a brand rooted in community. From sleepless nights and early uncertainty to scaling a multi-business operation, this episode highlights the realities of entrepreneurship and the power of following what you love.
In this episode:
– Starting Honey Bee’s Biscuits during Covid
– Turning a farmers market concept into a thriving business
– The moment they knew it was going to work
– Expanding into multiple concepts in Kirkwood
– Taking over and evolving Spencer’s Grill
– Building community through food and hospitality
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Presented by Swade Dispensary, with 12 locations across Missouri. Learn more at swadecannabis.com. Our other podcast sponsors are 4 Hands Brewing Co. and LHM.
