Seacoast Threads Talk

Episode 12: Jonathan West | Jonathan's Ogunquit

In this episode of Seacoast Threads Talk, Derek sits down with longtime Ogunquit icon Jonnathan West, owner of the renowned Jonathan’s Restaurant. For decades, Jonathan’s has been a cornerstone of the local dining scene—known for its farm-to-table focus, its commitment to the community, and its role as one of Ogunquit’s most recognizable gathering spots. Jonathan shares the story behind building a restaurant that has stood the test of time and the evolution of Ogunquit’s food and hospitality scene. We dive into the challenges, the memorable moments, the people who make it all work, and how Jonathan’s became both a destination and a piece of Seacoast history.

Episode 11: Brady Innes | Hoppi's Barbershop

Brady Innes owns Hoppi's Barbershop that has locations in Kittery, York, and Cape Neddick Maine. We sit down and talk about his experience in owning a business and how he got there and all things barbers.

Episode 10: Swell House & Talking Threads

Swell House is a cafe located in Cape Neddick, Maine. They offer coffee and breakfast empanadas and have recently began to expand into evening beers. Live music and many different community events are a part of their makeup. Talking Threads is an vintage clothing store located in Ogunquit, Maine that specializes vintage clothing and upcycle pieces.

Episode 9: Officer Michael Taddei | Major The Comfort Dog

Major The Comfort Dog has been a social media sensation and unanimously loved by the Southern Maine Community. Officer Michael Taddei and the York Police Department are the first police department in Maine to implement the comfort dog program. Tune in as I discuss with Officer Taddei what Major does and why this program is important why his goal is to grow the program statewide. Major has a 501C3 Non-profit that you can donate to to help them continue to do what they do! www.venmo.com/u/MajortheComfortDog [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.venmo.com%2Fu%2FMajortheComfortDog%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaY8V5P-P_o9vw-v53i5zVlhujMC4AvZ6YFQuJ76xtBrfhU9zoplFjtHzM_aem_eJBkeUrurMC39WfypAvUUw&e=AT29B7OghdjdTYyNHMnQGLWVMR0lmlCAqNcYtjJwd8VzLGPoqq2HokkXzCQK5RWUVWXQQMjonSvgXXkDmXVBPt4K6anz47dKS4yGFkE]

Episode 8: Michael Disalvo | Beach Bum Threads

Beach Bum Threads is a clothing store with locations in York and Ogunquit, Maine. Started by Michael Disalvo and his wife they have grown an idea into a multi location business all while raising young family in their small hometown.