FancyBreadMiami

Adrian & Ed
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FancyBreadMiami

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 misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry.

  1. Ep.36 New Years Resolutions for the Restaurant Industry

    JAN 1

    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 20232...

    55 min
  2. Ep.35 Returning Items in a Restaurant

    12/25/2023

    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 F...

    54 min
  3. Ep.34 What is Authentic Cuisine (w/Guest Eli & Jimmy)

    12/18/2023

    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 Har...

    53 min
  4. Ep.33 Lifestyle of the Rich & Famous (w/Guest Jeremy & Sarah)

    12/11/2023

    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 ...

    1 hr
  5. Ep.32 DJ's In Restaurants (w/Guest Ziv & Valen G)

    12/04/2023

    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 Navi...

    1h 20m
  6. Ep.31 How to get a table at a popular restaurant (w/Guest Ana Marcela)

    11/27/2023

    Ep.31 How to get a table at a popular restaurant (w/Guest Ana Marcela)

    Adrian, Ed, and guest Ana Marcela talk about the many ways to get a table at a popular restaurant, and mention some pros and cons to each approach. Topics:Ana Marcela's Industry OriginsWalking into a Restaurant: Pros and ConsOnline Reservations: Pros and ConsPhone Reservations: Pros and ConsReservation with Server or Staff Member: Pros and ConsReservation with a Manager or Owner: Pros and ConsReservation with a Concierge or Promoter: Pros and ConsMembers Only Concierge Apps: Pros and ConsPurc...

    1h 3m
  7. Ep.30 LGTBQ+ in the Restaurant Industry (w/Guest Will & Solomon)

    11/20/2023

    Ep.30 LGTBQ+ in the Restaurant Industry (w/Guest Will & Solomon)

    Adrian & Ed invite Will and Solomon to talk about the LGTBQ+ in the restaurant industry. Topics:Will and Solomon's StoriesLGBTQ+ Representation in RestaurantsThe Experience of Gay ServiceEarnings Equality: Who makes moreService Challenges: Stories of Rejection and ResilienceWill & Solomon's Favorite and Least Desirable Guest ExperiencesThe Role of LGTBQ+ Support in the IndustryServing LGTBQ+ GuestLove in the Restaurant: Dating Amongst Guests and StaffEfforts by Restaurants to Sup...

    59 min
  8. Ep.29 Why be a Server: Adrian & Ed Share Their Serving Stories

    11/13/2023

    Ep.29 Why be a Server: Adrian & Ed Share Their Serving Stories

    Adrian & Ed talk about Why and How they Joined the Restaurant Industry: Their Journey, How they Met, and Why You Should Consider It. Topics bellow.Entering the Restaurant IndustryAdrian & Ed's Original Career ChoicesEd's shortest job, and Memorable Characters in the IndustryAdrian's Journey: Career Path and InfluencesMotivations for Joining the Restaurant IndustryTruths About Navigating Job InterviewsAdrian's First Server Job: Lessons from Corporate RestaurantsAttempts to Leave ...

    41 min
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About

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 misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry.

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  • Creator
    Adrian & Ed
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 FancyBreadMiami
  • Show Website
    FancyBreadMiami

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