A love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw, and sometimes misunde...
Ep.36 New Years Resolutions for the Restaurant Industry
SEASON FINALE! Adrian & Ed talk about their memorable moments of 2023, reflections, and suggest some restaurant resolutions for the year of 2024. Share your answers with us in the comment section. Topics bellow. Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro3:25 Show Intro & Synopsis 3:41 Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions7:20 Proactive Mindset: Creating Your Own Challenges12:32 Appreciating Our Valued Listeners16:07 Media Highlights 202319:52 Our Favorite Restaurants of 202321:55 Farewell to a Restaurant 23:44 Least Favorite Shifts in 202325:57 Shifting Mindsets: Positive Changes in 202329:51 Warnings and Write-Ups in 202331:09 Finding Balance: Channeling Your Inner A*Hole or Angel33:59 A Tip to Make Extra Tips36:19 In Loving Memory37:29 Restaurant resolutions for 202453:50 Last WordsÂ
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Ep.35 Returning Items in a Restaurant
Adrian & Ed talk about returning items in a restaurant. When is it ok, when is it not, how to do so, what happens to the restaurant when you do so , and how that makes you look. Topics bellow.Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro2:03 Show Intro & Synopsis 3:00 The Culture of Returns in the U.S.13:10 When is it Acceptable, and When is it Not to Return Items in a Restaurant30:44 How to Return an Item in a Restaurant37:59 The Debate: Should You Pay for Returned Items in a Restaurant39:30 Finding the Bright Side: Positive Aspects of Returns41:59 Spills Happen: What's the procedure44:31 Impact Analysis: How Returning Items Affects Restaurants51:37 Last WordsÂ
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Ep.34 What is Authentic Cuisine (w/Guest Eli & Jimmy)
Adrian & Ed invite Eli & Jimmy Owners of The Wrapper Miami and share thoughts about what makes food authentic. Topics bellow.Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro2:06 Show Intro & Synopsis3:09 Eli & Jimmy's Background5:36 Exploring The Wrapper Miami6:28 Divide & Conquer: Roles in The Wrapper Miami7:20 Chef Jimmy's Culinary Upbringing9:19 Origins of Chef Jimmy's Recipes and Influences10:48 From Idea to Reality: The Wrapper's Journey14:04 Negotiating Business Prices in Miami18:58 The Hard Work and Payoff in Business22:41 Defining Authenticity23:14 Authenticity and Ingredient Origins26:10 "Would You Rather" Game28:01 Authenticity in Techniques31:06 Innovation and Creativity in Authentic Cuisine34:04 Authenticity Beyond Place of Origin40:20 Authenticity: Misuse and Overuse40:56 Why People Crave Authenticity in Cuisine46:29 Eli & Jimmy's Off-Duty Food Favorites47:42 The Dream and Goal of The Wrapper Miami51:02 When Preparation Meets Opportunity52:24 Last WordsTo follow The Wrapper Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrappermiami/Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/thewrappermiamiWebsite: https://thewrappermiami.comLocated at: 6974 Collins Ave, Miami Beach FL 33141+ Pop Ups all over Miami
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Ep.33 Lifestyle of the Rich & Famous (w/Guest Jeremy & Sarah)
Adrian & Ed invite Jeremy & Sarah to talk about Working in the Hamptons and Shelter Island during the Summer Season. Topics bellow.Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro1:38 Show Intro & Synopsis02:05 Jeremy & Sarah's Service Background04:00 Working in the Hamptons: Advantages and Opportunities05:48 Hamptons Seasons: Start and End Dates Revealed06:27 Exploring Restaurant Pop-Ups in the Hamptons07:11 The Fancy Side of the Hamptons and the Enchantment of Shelter Island09:32 Employment in the Hamptons: Summer Staff Statistics12:07 Applying for Restaurant Jobs in the Hamptons: A Step-by-Step Guide16:57 Do's and Don'ts: Landing a Job in the Hamptons21:40 Transportation, Lodging, and Meals in Shelter Island: Insider Tips24:03 A Day in Shelter Island: Work Routine Insights26:41 Starting the Application Process: Best Practices and Timing30:43 Hamptons Visitors: Who Heads There in the Summer?35:02 Evolution of Trends: Hamptons Work Scene Over the Years40:08 Busy Days in Hamptons Restaurants: What to Expect41:14 Let's Talk Money: Financial Aspects of Working in the Hamptons45:31 Meal Prices in the Hamptons: Understanding the Variations46:26 Culinary Delights: Popular Cuisines in the Hamptons47:15 Shelter Island Restaurants: Average Sizes Unveiled48:20 Pros and Cons: Working in the Hamptons During Summer52:52 Other Lucrative Opportunities in the Slow Season53:24 Fun in Shelter Island: Off-Duty Activities Unveiled55:16 Industry Insights: Jeremy and Sarah's Advice for Success57:23 Last WordsTo follow Jeremy and Sarah: Jeremy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremybrbk/Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara___bei/
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Ep.32 DJ's In Restaurants (w/Guest Ziv & Valen G)
Adrian & Ed invite DJ's: Ziv & Valen G to talk about DJ's and music in the restaurant industry. Topics bellow.Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro1:37 Show Intro & Synopsis01:57 Ziv and Valen G's DJ Origins and Success Stories14:16 What is the role of a DJ19:15 Reasons Why a Restaurant Should Hire a DJ23:36 How Music Influences The Guest Experience28:56 Requesting Songs from a DJ34:01 Why Transitioning from Club DJ to Restaurant DJ36:33 The Significance of Diversifying Your DJ Music39:55 Navigating the Challenge of Playing Unfamiliar Music41:46 Hot vs. Old School Tracks: DJ Dilemmas42:30 Emergency Playlist: The Song to Play in Crisis44:33 Managing Micromanagement: A DJ's Perspective49:59 The Art of Making Guests Leave: Best Exit Music52:13 DJ Judgment: Do DJs Critique Each Other?55:02 Facing Failure: Have You Ever Bombed as a DJ?57:21 The Power of Mentors and Networking for DJs58:45 Landing a DJ Gig in a Restaurant: Insider Tips01:02:07 Going Solo: Can You Make It as a DJ Independently?01:04:36 Female DJ's01:07:38 Demanding Schedules: A Day in the Life of a DJ01:08:52 The Dollars and Sense: How Much Do DJs Make?01:15:20 Wisdom for Aspiring DJs: Essential Advice and Tips01:19:10 Last WordsTo follow Ziv and Valen G: Ziv: https://linktr.ee/zivbittonthedjValen G: http://justonelink.net/its_valeng/Â
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