FancyBreadMiami

Adrian & Ed
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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.70 Phone Eats Last at Kojin 2.0 | Chef Pedro Mederos on Miami Dining

    3 天前

    Ep.70 Phone Eats Last at Kojin 2.0 | Chef Pedro Mederos on Miami Dining

    In this episode, Adrian and Ed step out of the studio and into Kojin 2.0 (@kojinmiami) for a real, unfiltered conversation with Chef Pedro Mederos (@petemederos). This series is about being present—no distractions, no filters—just food, conversation, and what actually matters when you sit down at a table. We talk about: * The idea behind “phone eats last” * How Kojin 1.0 evolved into 2.0 * The reality of the Miami restaurant scene * Guest behavior, expectations, and the truth about dining culture * Why one bad experience can define a restaurant * How Kojin breaks the rules on tasting menus and structure * The role of Michelin, chefs, and specialists * Leadership, time management, and what really drives a chef This isn’t just about food—it’s about understanding the industry from the inside, while sitting in it. 🎯 Learn more about Kojin 2.0 and book your reservation: https://www.kojin2.com 📸 Instagram: @kojinmiami @petemederos ⸻ ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Show Start 0:33 About Chef Pedro Mederos 0:45 Phone Eats Last 1:10 How Google Describes Kojin 2.0 1:58 Our Pitch of Kojin 2.0 4:59 How Ed Feels About Chef Pedro’s Food 6:15 Kojin’s 6 Inch Rule and Beyond 7:05 Ed’s Wine Journey and Perspective 8:16 What Miami Diners Need to Know About Supporting Your Favorites 10:51 The Miami Restaurant Craze 12:34 Miami Diners and Their Culinary IQ 17:53 Kojin 1.0 vs 2.0 19:10 Lies We Tell as Guests 20:22 Restaurants Are Allowed To… 22:10 What Industry We’re In and Stigmas 24:10 How a Bad Experience Can Kill a Restaurant 27:05 How Kojin Breaks the Rules on Tasting Menus and Courses 28:50 How to Make Guests Behave 33:40 Allergies at Kojin 2.0 35:20 Dislikes About the Miami Food Scene 39:08 Chef and the Specialist (Miami Scene) 43:24 Kojin 2.0 vs 1.0 44:12 Kojin 2.0 and the Michelin Guide 46:23 The Kojin Team and How to Boss 51:00 What Inspires Chef Pedro Mederos 54:43 What’s Scary for Chef 58:26 How Does Chef Manage His Time 1:04:30 Adrian’s Closer ⸻ 🎙 About FancyBread FancyBread (formerly FancyBreadMiami) is about the real, raw, and sometimes misunderstood aspects of restaurant life. Hosted by two food & beverage professionals with over 20 years of combined experience, we talk about what it’s really like working in hospitality—honesty, humor, and heart. Our mission: To Educate, Entertain, Inspire, and Connect. ⸻ 🌐 Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com 🎧 Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com 👉🍞💼 Business Inquiries: fancybreadmiami@gmail.com ⸻ 💬 Question for you: When you dine out, are you fully present—or is your phone part of the experience? 👍 Like, comment, share, and subscribe for weekly episodes about restaurant life, hospitality, and real conversations. ⸻ #FancyBreadMiami #RestaurantLife #HospitalityPodcast Send us Fan Mail

    1 小時 5 分鐘
  2. Ep.69 FancyBread Reviews! Fresh Victor Cocktails

    4月17日

    Ep.69 FancyBread Reviews! Fresh Victor Cocktails

    In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian, Ed, bartender and bar owner Will Thompson, and Fresh Victor founder Ken MacKenzie sit down for a full tasting and hospitality-driven breakdown of Fresh Victor’s cocktail mixers. We walk through nine flavors — tasting each juice straight, then turning them into cocktails — while asking real questions about sourcing, ingredients, shelf life, consistency, scalability, and what it takes to build a premium product that works behind the bar and at home. From award-winning margarita mixers to jalapeño heat and exotic fruits, this episode delivers honest, unfiltered feedback from three perspectives: restaurant service, bar practicality, and at-home enjoyment. If you’ve ever worked in restaurants, hospitality, food & beverage — or just love a great cocktail — this one’s for you. 🎁 Use promo code FANCYBREAD20 at FreshVictor.com (One use per customer. Expires February 17, 2027.) ⸻ ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 Ed’s Intro 1:02 Show Start 1:37 Guest: Will Thompson @willofsaints 2:41 Guest: Ken MacKenzie @freshvictorcocktails 4:42 Game Plan: How we doing this FancyProductReview 5:59 FV Mexican Lime & Agave – FancyBread Review 6:00 What Food & Wine Number 1 Award Looks For? 8:30 Ed’s Disclaimer for Authenticity  9:30 Our First Sip of Fresh Victor Virgin 11:54 Our First Sip of Fresh Victor with Alcohol Added 12:52 FV Lemon Sour – FancyBread Review 12:55 How does it compare to house made lemon sour 15:17 Ed’s Garnishes and the Making of a FancyCocktail 17:00 Tasting of Whiskey Sour with Fresh Victor Lemon Sour  18:34 Fresh Victor Shelf Life 21:33 FV Cucumber & Lime – FancyBread Review 22:06 Fresh Victor Product Source 23:50 Raw Tasting of FV Cucumber & Lime 24:20 Fresh Victor Juice Process 25:00 FV Cucumber & Lime Cocktail Tasting 25:45 Quick bar fixes 27:00 Ed vs Cocktail Trends 28:50 Three Citrus & Mint Leaf – FancyBread Review 30:43 Ed vs Cocktail Trends Round 2 33:36 FV Three Citrus & Mint Leaf Cocktail Tasting 34:54 Quality & Compromise 38:12 Grapefruit & Sea Salt – FancyBread Review 38:55 Shelf Life vs Balance 40:04 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Tasting “Virgin” 41:10  Grapefruit & Sea Salt Cocktail Tasting 42:05 Special Request for Bar Drinks 44:44 Temperature Paradox in Restaurants 45:42 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Results 46:37 Strawberry Lemon – FancyBread Review 47:50 FV Strawberry Lemon Tasting “Virgin” 48:55 Fresh Victor Shipping and Handling 50:27 A mothers love 51:10  FV Strawberry Lemon Cocktail Tasting 53:34 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate – FancyBread Review 55:55 How many cocktails out of a bottle of Fresh Victor 57:11 Ed’s compliment style 57:40 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate Cocktail Tasting 59:25 Ken’s Open Recipe Disclaimer 1:01:50 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate Scores 1:01:07 Pineapple & Ginger Root – FancyBread Review 1:03:06 Kens Favorite Drink 1:03:55 Distributor Purchasing & Discounts 1:05:10 Pineapple & Ginger Root Cocktail Tasting 1:06:20 Adrian’s Loaded Question on Quality vs Consistency Scales 1:09:28 Pineapple & Ginger Root Scores 1:10:25 Jalapeño & Lime – FancyBread Review 1:10:55 Jalapeño & Lime Tasting “Virgin” 1:12:00 Server Note (Coursing) 1:13:14 Adrian’s Thank You to Fans 1:14:07 Use Fresh Victor for cooking  1:14:45 Fresh Victor History 1:15:26 Jalapeño & Lime Cocktail Tasting 1:16:47 Perico 1:17:48 FancyBread’s Favorite Fresh Victor Picks 1:21:20 Will’s Questions 1:23:35 Last Words No Holding Back 1:24:56 Last Words: Ken  1:25:40 Adrian’s Closer Send us Fan Mail

    1 小時 27 分鐘
  3. Ep.68 How To Deal With Sick & Toxic Co-workers

    2月13日

    Ep.68 How To Deal With Sick & Toxic Co-workers

    FancyBread (formerly FancyBreadMiami) — real conversations from the restaurant and hospitality industry. New episodes weekly. In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian kicks things off with tips for braving the cold — both the weather and how to avoid getting sick (or getting others sick) at work. Ed shares how one remarkable tip can shift your perspective. Adrian breaks down how to deal with toxic coworkers, and Ed dives into the chaos behind being deep in the weeds. We wrap up with a fan question: How do you deal with a lazy colleague? If you’ve ever worked in restaurants, hospitality, or food & beverage — this one’s for you. ⸻ ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 Ed’s Opener 0:18 Adrian’s Special 0:35 Pre-Shift Notes 4:40 Dealing with the Cold 10:48 How Has an Incredible Tip Changed You? 18:15 Dealing with Toxic Coworkers 35:39 The War Zone Behind the Weeds 49:08 Last Words: Check Yourself 49:54 Fan Question: How to Deal with a Lazy Co-Worker ⸻ 🎙 About FancyBread FancyBread (formerly FancyBreadMiami) is about the real, raw, and sometimes misunderstood aspects of restaurant life. Hosted by two food & beverage professionals with over 20 years of combined experience, we talk about what it’s really like working in hospitality — from toxic coworkers to being in the weeds — with honesty, humor, and heart. Our mission: To Educate, Entertain, Inspire, and Connect. ⸻ 📍 Follow us on Instagram for LIVE Show Dates & Times: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/ 🌐 Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com 🎧 Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com ⸻ 💬 Question for you: How do you deal with Sick and/or Toxic Co-workers? Drop it in the comments. 👍 Like, comment, share, and subscribe for weekly episodes about restaurant life, hospitality, and real conversations. ⸻ #FancyBread #FancyBreadMiami #RestaurantLife #ServerLife #HospitalityIndustry #BeingInTheWeeds #ToxicCoworkers ⸻ Send us Fan Mail

    53 分鐘
  4. Ep.67 1st Big Sale of 2026 & Hospitality Fatigue

    2月6日

    Ep.67 1st Big Sale of 2026 & Hospitality Fatigue

    On the first FancyBread episode of the year, Adrian dives into a Hooters experience, reflecting on how poor teamwork impacts performance. He then shares how he scored the first official 2026 touchdown for his restaurant, crediting the “FancyBread” team’s synergy and his personal +1% approach this year. Meanwhile, Edwin debates when and where frozen drinks belong in restaurants and brings forth the anger of Hospitality Fatigue. Chapters: 00:26 Hooters kickoff 03:40 Do Guest ask you for Frozen Drinks 04:41 If Yow Want a Frozen Drink make sure you check these boxes 08:19 Adrian Scores the 1st Official Touchdown of 2026 🏈 09:11 Adrian’s Touchdown (Play-by-Play) 11:10 Recognition from the Grammar Police 👮‍♂️🎖️😁 12:34 Ed vs Floor Managers 15:58 Adrian’s +1% Approach This Year 18:29 Ed’s “Yes… But” 22:03 Pre-Shift Notes (January / February 2026) 22:57 How do you feel about serving on Valentines Day 24:53 Hospitality Fatigue 25:54 How Adrian Deals with Hospitality Fatigue 28:26 How Ed Deals with Hospitality Fatigue 30:58 Last Words (How "Balling Guest" Should Prepare to Pay the Bill: Call Your Bank!) 33:48 Industry Questions from Fans "I'd like your Fancy Opinion on...?" 35:36 Ed's Fancy Opinion 36:44 Adrian's Fancy Opinion A Podcast about the Restaurant/Hospitality Industry. For LIVE Pre-Shift Dates & Times follow us on Instagram. Edited Episodes out on Fridays. Also available on your preferred podcast platform. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/ Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is 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.  Our mission:  To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect. #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife Send us Fan Mail

    39 分鐘
  5. Ep.66 FancyBread in Mexico 🇲🇽 2025

    1月30日

    Ep.66 FancyBread in Mexico 🇲🇽 2025

    This final unreleased episode from 2025 revisits one of Adrian and Ed’s culinary journeys to Mexico 🇲🇽 in 2025. They recount their experience visiting two San Pellegrino top-ranked restaurants, reflecting on Mexican hospitality, service, and both the highlights and challenges of the trip. It’s a heartfelt look back before the podcast moves into its new chapter. Chapters: 1:55 Show Start 2:50 Trip Purpose 6:47 How Adrian Rates Restaurant Experiences  10:10 Ed's Favorite Bite of the Trip 15:10 Easier to forgive when you don't... 19:43 Lighting in Restaurants 21:22 Less is more 25:39 The Bites that Really made your Trip 30:54 Ed and Burgers 33:09 Plan Accordingly to your Food Limits 34:09 Mexican Service 37:30 Adrian's View on Mexico Service 39:04 Cultural Thing 39:54 Server Asking Your Name 40:48 How Mexico Feels 43:49 What Stayed with you on this Trip 45:14 Last Words & Adrian's Closer A podcast about the restaurant industry. LIVE recording on Tuesdays (FancyTuesdays) Episodes out on Fridays (FancyFridays) Also available on your preferred podcast platform. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/ Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is 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.  Our mission:  To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect. #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife Send us Fan Mail

    47 分鐘
  6. Ep.65 Beach Life & PAM's "Cowardly Managers"

    1月23日

    Ep.65 Beach Life & PAM's "Cowardly Managers"

    In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian and Ed go deep into beach life, restaurant culture, guest behavior, and the realities of working in hospitality. From Miami Beach stereotypes and tourism overload to rude guests, menu psychology, asking for help, and surviving the weeds, this is an honest, unfiltered conversation about boundaries, professionalism, and why respect still matters on both sides of the table. 0:00 Show Start 0:43 Beach Life in Miami: Who Is It Really For? 2:58 Sandals, Toes, and Restaurant Etiquette 5:29 Why Miami Beach Still Matters for Restaurants 11:02 Tourism, Vibes, and the Slow Death of Neighborhoods 15:05 What Happens If You Lose Your Job? 19:52 Wearing Too Many Hats in Restaurants 21:49 The Biggest Loser at the Table: The A**Hole… or the Person With Them? 25:56 Rude Guests, Bare-Minimum Service, and Boundaries 28:27 How to Stop Problems Before They Snowball 32:53 Ed and PAM's "Cowardly Managers / Restaurants" 39:54 Menus, Fatigue, and Predatory Design 46:16 Tourists, Tipping, and Why Miami Has Service Charges 46:46 The Big Beautiful Bill and the Service Industry 50:14 Asking for Help Isn’t Weak — It’s Professional 54:17 Being in the Weeds: The Motorcycle Epiphany 57:49 Last Words: Please do and Please Don't do 59:15 Adrian's Closer: Standing Your Ground with Guests A podcast about the restaurant industry. LIVE recording on Tuesdays (FancyTuesdays) Episodes out on Fridays (FancyFridays) Also available on your preferred podcast platform. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/ Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is 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.  Our mission:  To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect. #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife Send us Fan Mail

    1 小時 3 分鐘
  7. Ep.64 Quality Control: When It’s Time to Pivot

    1月16日

    Ep.64 Quality Control: When It’s Time to Pivot

    In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian and Ed step away from traditional restaurant talk to explore quality control—checking in with the people you trust—and what it really means to pivot when your work, goals, or mindset stop aligning, touching on burnout, growth ceilings, misaligned values, distorted opinions, misunderstood hospitality rules, how adults actually learn new skills, and why real “manifestation” is less about wishful thinking and more about clear intentions backed by consistent action. Chapters: 0:00 Ed's Opener 0:23 Show Start + “Quality Control” 1:16 What “Pivoting” really means? 3:06 I’m reaching my end as a server 5:34 Why people pivot? 8:23 “Top of the mountain… now what?”  10:13 Dunning–Kruger + restaurant disappointment rant 14:17 What made them bad (service/food specifics) 20:44 1-3 Tools for a successful pivot 24:57 The baked good argument (chef vision vs guest preference) 29:27 “Customer is always right” (full quote + meaning) 32:24 “We don’t build salads here” + you-build-it-you-bought-it 35:12 How we learn as adults (shorts vs targeted learning) 37:58 Metroidvania learning analogy 40:50 Undercover Boss + large-table “who pays?” 45:34 Manifestation (practical vs woo) + actionable framework 49:39 Adrian's Closer: self-governance + staying the course A podcast about the restaurant industry. LIVE recording on Tuesdays (FancyTuesdays) Episodes out on Fridays (FancyFridays) Also available on your preferred podcast platform. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/ Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is 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.  Our mission:  To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect. #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife Send us Fan Mail

    50 分鐘

  8. 1月2日

    Ep.63 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.8

    In this episode of FancyBread LIVE, we reflect on 2025’s highlights—our final episode of the year! We share heartfelt thanks to guests and listeners, discuss the importance of being liked versus respected at work, and play a fun rating game with different types of diners. Plus, we talk about our favorite restaurants, the ones we lost, and our hopes for the future of dining. A perfect wrap-up with a look ahead to 2026! Share your star rating answers on the comments! 😁 Chapters: 0:00 Final Episode of 2025: 26 Drops, 52 Weeks 1:30 Gratitude Roll Call: Guests, Fans, and the Team 4:32 New Topic: Do You Need to Be Liked at Work? 12:04 How to Be Liked at Work: The Server Playbook 21:14 Restaurant You Found This Year 23:04 Where Fancy Bread Is Going: “Fancy Bread on the Road” 23:50 Restaurant That Closed 27:15 The Middle Is Disappearing: Cheap vs Splurge Dining 29:05 Moment of Silence for the Fallen (Staff + Spots) 29:32 Did You Get Written Up This Year? (Likeable Wins) 30:07 Christmas Miracle: The 13-Week Shutdown That Worked 31:16 Life Goals Reset: Heart vs Logic 32:27 Game Time: Rating Table Types 1–5 Stars 52:46 Last Words: Stop Rewarding Trendy Restaurants 53:59 2026 Rule: Actions Are the Only Truth A podcast about the restaurant industry. LIVE recording on Tuesdays (FancyTuesdays) Episodes out on Fridays (FancyFridays) Also available on your preferred podcast platform. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/ Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is 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.  Our mission:  To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect. #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife Send us Fan Mail

    55 分鐘
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簡介

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.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Adrian & Ed
  • 活躍年代
    2022年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    70
  • 年齡分級
    兒少不宜
  • 版權
    © 2026 FancyBreadMiami
  • 節目網站
    FancyBreadMiami