Burnt Hands Perspective

Antonio Caruana and Kristen Crowley
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This is a raw and unfiltered look into the state of the restaurant industry as a whole, powered by longtime friends Chef/Owner Antonio Caruana and former bartender turned News Anchor/TV Host Kristen Crowley.Representing all aspects of the industry from the front to the back of the house we will dig into the juiciest stories and pull from decades of experience in one of the sexiest and most exciting industries in the world...the food and beverage industry. From international chefs, sommeliers, industry pros, and so much more, this show will cover all of it without a filter. You turn up the volume; we'll turn up the heat.Support the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support

  1. 6 MAR

    From Backstage Meals To Major Artists, Food Shaped Norfolk’s Music Scene at the Norva + BTS tour

    Send a text 🎵 LEGENDARY Interview! Meet Rick Mersel- owner of Norfolk's iconic music venue The Norva and new author who's connecting music and food in ways you've never imagined! Join us at the end for a backstage tour of the infamous hot tub, the basketball court, and stories on everyone from rom the Godfather of Soul to Billie Eilish! (get ready! lol) What we dive into this convo and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour: ✅ The Norva Legacy - Norfolk's premier music venue  ✅ Music + Food Connection - How focusing on food brought in artists ✅ New Book Release - Exploring the relationship between culinary and musical arts ✅ Norfolk Music Scene - Building a cultural hub in Hampton Roads ✅ Venue Management Secrets - What it takes to run a legendary music venue  AMAZING Stories: 🎸 Behind-the-scenes tales from major artists at The Norva 🍽️ How food experiences create lasting memories with music 📚 The inspiration behind writing about music and culinary connections 🏢 Transforming Norfolk's entertainment landscape 🎤 Supporting both national acts and local talent From someone who's dedicated his life to music and hospitality - this is about creating experiences that go beyond just the show! Whether you're a music lover, foodie, or entrepreneur, Rick's insights on building community through entertainment and dining will inspire you. Get Rick's new book here: https://amzn.to/4stabxx Follow The Norva: Website: thenorva.com Social: @thenorva Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more inspiring stories! #TheNorva #Norfolk #MusicVenue #BurntHandsPerspective #MusicAndFood #Norfolk757 #LiveMusic #HamptonRoads Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    59 min

  2. 27 FEB

    The BRUTAL Truth About The State of the Restuarant Industry - Old School vs New School!

    Send a text 🔥 UNFILTERED INDUSTRY RANT! Chef Antonio Caruana and KC deliver the  BRUTAL truth about modern restaurant culture! What's WRONG with the Industry: ✅ The "Pussification" - Why grit and toughness have disappeared ✅ Fake Chefs Everywhere - YouTube "chefs" who've never worked a real kitchen ✅ Technology Over Skill - UNOX ovens doing 50 jobs, but no real technique ✅ Dietary Restriction Madness - Gluten-free chaos destroying kitchens ✅ No Real Training - People becoming "executive chefs" after 8 months HARSH REALITIES: 🍞 Gluten problems? It's the GMO garbage, not real flour 📱 Instagram "chefs" with leather aprons who can't actually cook 🏭 Chain restaurants are destroying dining expectations 💰 Investors opening restaurants as ego projects 🔪 No more brigade system, no more real mentorship But there's HOPE: Fine dining is making a comeback! People are tired of concrete floors, rolled silverware, and nonsense. They want white tablecloths, jazz bands, and REAL service again. Let's step it up y'all! From 30+ years in professional kitchens - this is the unvarnished truth about what's happened to our industry and where it's heading. Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective or www.burnthandsperstpective.com/links for all channels to listen or watch Subscribe for more industry reality! #RestaurantIndustry #ChefLife #BurntHandsPerspective #FineDining #RestaurantTruth #ChefAntonio #IndustryRant Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    31 min

  3. 13 FEB

    5 Things You NEED to Know About Espresso in Italy (Don't Embarrass Yourself!)

    Send a text ☕ ESPRESSO MASTERCLASS! Chef Antonio Caruana breaks down the 5 ESSENTIAL rules for ordering and drinking espresso like a true Italian! 5 CRUCIAL Rules: ✅ #1: It's ESPRESSO, not EXPRESSO! - There's no X in the word! ✅ #2: Read the Room - Know where you are and when to order what ✅ #3: Timing is Everything - No cappuccino after 10 AM (seriously!) ✅ #4: Size Matters - 1-2 ounces max, drink it HOT and FAST ✅ #5: Know Your Vocabulary - Ristretto, lungo, doppio - what they actually mean SHOCKING Truths: 🇮🇹 In Italy, they just say "caffè" - not espresso! 🥛 Cappuccino after 10 AM = tourist mistake (some won't even make it!) 🔥 Drink it standing at the bar in 25 seconds - that's it! 💰 It's cheaper and meant to be a quick social moment 🍪 Pair with small pastries, not full meals VOCABULARY Breakdown: Ristretto = Less water, more potent (for the brave!)Lungo = More water, less intenseDoppio = Double shot (not double liquid!)Macchiato = Just a touch of steamed milkFrom someone who's spent years in Italy - this isn't about being snobby, it's about understanding the beautiful culture behind espresso! Recommended Italian Coffee Brands: Kimbo, Lavazza, Illy, SegafredoFollow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more authentic food culture! #Espresso #ItalianCoffee #Italy #BurntHandsPerspective #CoffeeRules #ItalianCulture #ChefAntonio Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    24 min

  4. 13 FEB

    5 Things You NEED to Know Before Dating a Chef (Don't Say We Didn't Warn You!)

    Send a text 🔥 BRUTAL RELATIONSHIP TRUTHS! Chef Antonio Caruana and KC break down the REAL challenges of dating someone in the restaurant industry! 5 ESSENTIAL Things to Know: ✅ #1: There's NO Schedule - Tuesday at 2 pm might be date night, not Friday ✅ #2: Holidays Don't Exist - Christmas Eve, Valentine's Day, New Year's = WORK ✅ #3: Kitchen Aggression is REAL - We argue fast, and it carries over ✅ #4: Money Isn't Everything - Long hours, hard work, but not always big paychecks ✅ #5: We Want to be Cooked FOR - Stop saying you won't cook for us! HARSH REALITIES: 🔪 12+ hour shifts are normal, not the exception 💔 Many relationships don't survive the industry demands 🍽️ We eat off milk crates, not fancy tables 📱 Don't just show up at work - we might be in the weeds 💰 Moving cities for opportunities is part of the game From 30+ years in kitchens - this is the unfiltered truth about chef life and relationships. Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more industry reality checks! #DatingAChef #ChefLife #RestaurantIndustry #BurntHandsPerspective #KitchenLife #RelationshipAdvice #ChefStruggles Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    30 min

  5. 6 FEB

    5 Things You NEED to Know Before Your Chef Interview (Don't Embarrass Yourself!)

    Send a text 🔥 GAME-CHANGING Interview Advice! Chef Antonio Caruana drops TRUTH BOMBS about what it REALLY takes to get hired in a professional kitchen! 5 ESSENTIAL Tips: ✅ #1: DON'T BE LATE - "On time is late, 5 minutes early is on time!" ✅ #2: DRESS FOR THE ROLE - Show up looking like the chef you want to be ✅ #3: BRING YOUR KNIFE ROLL - Be ready to start RIGHT NOW ✅ #4: KNOW YOUR WORTH - Research salary ranges and have a number ready ✅ #5: DO YOUR RESEARCH - Know the restaurant, chef, and style of food BRUTAL TRUTHS: 🔪 Why showing up without your tools is an instant NO 💰 How to negotiate salary without looking like a fool 📱 Why your social media WILL be stalked (clean it up!) 🚫 What NOT to say about previous employers ⚡ The magic words: "I can start right now" From someone who's hired HUNDREDS of kitchen staff - this isn't theory, this is REAL advice from the trenches! Whether you're fresh out of culinary school or a seasoned cook looking to level up, these tips will give you the edge you need to land that dream kitchen position. Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more industry insider knowledge! #ChefInterview #CulinaryCareer #KitchenJobs #BurntHandsPerspective #ChefLife #RestaurantIndustry #CookingCareer Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    27 min

  6. 30 GEN

    5 Things You NEED to Know About Italian American Food (Don't Order These in Italy!)

    Send a text 🇮🇹 Food History Time Boys and Girls! Episode 66 is LIVE! Chef Antonio Caruana + KC break down the REAL story behind Italian American cuisine! 5 Things You NEED to Know: ✅ Why pepperoni pizza doesn't exist in Italy (and what you'll get instead!) ✅ The REAL story behind spaghetti and meatballs ✅ How mortadella became "baloney" in America ✅ Why Italians eat differently than Italian Americans ✅ The truth about portion sizes and dining culture Some Revelations: 🍕 Pepperoni = peppers in Italy (you'll get bell peppers on your pizza!) 🥩 Bologna comes from trying to recreate mortadella in America 🍝 Spaghetti and meatballs isn't even a real Italian dish 🧀 Why Italians don't dump cheese on everything ⏰ How Italians actually eat throughout the day This isn't about right vs wrong - it's about understanding the beautiful evolution of food culture! Italian American cuisine came from necessity, creativity, and immigrants doing their best with what they had. From Chef Antonio's restaurant LUCE - where authentic regional Italian meets modern technique, this is a great discussion on the Italian American culture and what needs to be done to save it! Follow Burnt Hands Perspective: Instagram: @theburnthandsperspective Subscribe for more food industry truth! #ItalianFood #ItalianAmerican #FoodHistory #BurntHandsPerspective #ChefAntonio #FoodCulture #Italy #foodshow #chef Cheftalk #restaurantpodcast Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    40 min

  7. 18 GEN

    Burnt Hands, Real Talk. Taking it back to episode 1 - The Origin Story! Season 6 starts February 2026

    Send a text 🎙️ SEASON 6 IS COMING IN 2026! 🎙️ While we're gearing up for an EPIC new season of Burnt Hands Perspective, we wanted to take you back to where it all began... NEW AROUND HERE? This is your required viewing! 📺 Meet Chef Antonio Caruana and KC - the masterminds behind the show that's been serving up RAW, UNFILTERED conversations from the food industry trenches for 5 incredible seasons. This is our WHY: ✅ Real stories from real people with burnt hands and real experience ✅ No sugar-coating the restaurant industry truths ✅ Authentic conversations that matter ✅ Building a community of food industry warriors From that first nervous recording to becoming the voice of the industry's hardest workers - this origin story will show you exactly why we do what we do and why YOUR story matters. Season 6 drops Feb 2026 and we're bringing the HEAT! 🔥 But first, go back to Episode 1 and see how two friends with a passion for authentic storytelling decided to give the food industry the platform it deserves. Ready to join the famiglia? Hit that subscribe button! #BurntHandsPerspective #OriginStory #podcast #FoodIndustry #foodshow #cheftalk Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    31 min

  8. 2 GEN

    From Comedian to 17 MILLION Followers - How the WEEWOO Guy, Jacoby Ray, Built a $75M Spice Empire

    Send a text 🔥 Ready to laugh and learn all in one episode? Meet Jacoby Ray - the "WEEWOO Guy" who turned MILLIONS of TikTok followers into a $75 MILLION spice empire! Jacoby's INSANE Journey: ✅ 30 years of stand-up comedy + 5 comedy specials ✅ Army veteran turned viral sensation ✅ ONE DANCE VIDEO = millions of followers ✅ Built MSH Nation from a bedroom to an 8,000 sq ft warehouse ✅ Partners with WWE's Bill Goldberg + World Food Champions VIRAL Moments: 🕺 The WEEWOO dance that broke the internet 🌶️ "Rub Your Chub" - the spice name that started it all 📱 How he turned followers into customers (genius strategy!) 💰 From $300 video payments to $75M empire 🎭 Why is he known as the "WEEWOO Guy" instead of his comedy His Secret Formula: Post 6 times daily across all platforms "Throw everything at the wall until something sticks." 20,000 videos made, 50 went viral (but that's all it took!) No religion, no politics - just pure entertainment This is the ultimate social media success story - from broke comedian to multi-millionaire entrepreneur! Follow Jacoby Ray & MSH Nation: TikTok: @JacobyRay  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacobyray__official/  https://www.instagram.com/meatsohorny/ Check out their awesome products here: https://meatsohorny.com/ #JacobyRay #Weewoo #MSHNation #TikTokSuccess #SocialMediaEmpire #BurntHandsPerspective #ViralSuccess #Entrepreneur #growyourbrand  Welcome to the show! Burnt Hands Perspective Support the show VIRTUAL TIP JAR: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support CONTACT US: www.burnthandsperspective.com info@reframeyourbrand.com IG @Theburnthandsperspective Thank you to our location sponsor, Luce Secondo, located in Summit Pointe in Chesapeake, VA www.lucesecondo.com For sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. *The views and opinions on this show are meant for entertainment purposes only. They do not reflect the views of our sponsors. We are not here to babysit your feelings, if you are a true industry pro, you will know that what we say is meant to make you laugh and have a great time. If you don't get that, this is not the podcast for you. You've been warned. Enjoy the ride!

    17 min
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Descrizione

This is a raw and unfiltered look into the state of the restaurant industry as a whole, powered by longtime friends Chef/Owner Antonio Caruana and former bartender turned News Anchor/TV Host Kristen Crowley.Representing all aspects of the industry from the front to the back of the house we will dig into the juiciest stories and pull from decades of experience in one of the sexiest and most exciting industries in the world...the food and beverage industry. From international chefs, sommeliers, industry pros, and so much more, this show will cover all of it without a filter. You turn up the volume; we'll turn up the heat.Support the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388325/support

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Antonio Caruana and Kristen Crowley
  • Anni di attività
    2024 - 2026
  • Puntate
    85
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © 2026 @2024 Burnt Hands Perspective, LLC
  • Sito web del podcast
    Burnt Hands Perspective

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