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Rookie Restaurateur Quincy Randolph
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Dive into the world of culinary entrepreneurship with 'Rookie Restaurateur'! 🎙️ "Rookie Restaurateur" is a light hearted podcast where young restaurateur Quincy Randolph sits down with emerging restaurateurs and industry professionals to explore their stories, challenges, and personal journeys.With a focus on storytelling, practical wisdom, and a bit of tomfoolery, "Rookie Restaurateur" is your window into the diverse world of culinary entrepreneurship. Tune in as Quincy guides you through the inspiring narratives of those who are on the way to making their mark in the industry.
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Lee Campbell - Sommelier and Partner in Common Wealth Crush
Lee Campbell is a sommelier who has been featured in Bon Appetit, Charleston Food + Wine, and many other publications. She has a passion for all things wine, but especially natural wines, and has now become a champion promoting Virginia wines. Lee is one of the most established black women in wine, and now is also one of the partners in Common Wealth Crush, a Virginia custom crush and winery incubator in Waynesboro, VA.
Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bewitchinglee/
https://www.instagram.com/commonwealthcrush/
Host: Lisa Archer and Quincy Randolph
This episode is sponsored by RND Coffee. Specialty coffee beans roasted in Roanoke, VA by Quincy and his team. Use code "ROOKIE" to get 10% off your next order: www.roanokecoffee.com
Watch Quincy make interesting (and ridiculous) coffee content on his YouTube Channel: "Cafe With Q" -
Alex Eliades - Chef/Owner of "Bread Craft"
Lisa and Quincy are joined by Alex Eliades Chef/Owner of Breadcraft Roanoke. Alex shares his restaurateur journey with Breadcraft, tips on baking bread and pretzels, and ranks the best type of bread.
This episode is sponsored by RND Coffee. Specialty coffee beans roasted in Roanoke, VA by Quincy and his team. Use code "ROOKIE" to get 10% off your next order: www.roanokecoffee.com
Watch Quincy make interesting (and ridiculous) coffee content on his YouTube Channel: "Cafe With Q" -
Food Movies, Re-Thinking Spaghetti and Meatballs, Utensil Tier List!
Lisa and Quincy bounce around the culinary world, diving into a variety of culinary topics to discuss on the podcast today!
From their favorite culinary movies, to a new segment called "Family Dinner Dish Up" , and Lisa rounds out the episode with some hot takes on the utensils in the dining world!
This episode is sponsored by RND Coffee. Specialty coffee beans roasted in Roanoke, VA by Quincy and his team. Use code "ROOKIE" to get 10% off your next order: www.roanokecoffee.com
Watch Quincy make interesting (and ridiculous) coffee content on his YouTube Channel: "Cafe With Q" -
Madison Ruckel - Mama Jean's Barbecue
Mama Jean's Barbecue has been one of Rookie Restaurateur's most requested businesses to interview. Well, we were finally fortunate enough tog et some time to sit down with Madison Ruckel the restaurateur behind Mama Jean's Barbecue!
Prompted by Lisa and Quincy's questions, Madison dives into what it takes to make good barbecue, the pros and cons of a mobile unit versus a brick and mortar, and he ranks the best side dishes for barbecue.
Learn More about Mama Jean's here: https://www.instagram.com/mamajeansbbq/
This episode is sponsored by RND Coffee. Specialty coffee beans roasted in Roanoke, VA by Quincy and his team. Use code "ROOKIE" to get 10% off your next order: www.roanokecoffee.com
Watch Quincy make interesting (and ridiculous) coffee content on his YouTube Channel: "Cafe With Q" -
Tipping Culture, Blind Mayo Tasting, and The BEST Egg Tier List!
Quincy and Lisa dive right into tipping culture, and all the complexities that come with it. Followed up by a light hearted blind Mayo tasting. With the episode being rounded out with Quincy absolutely nailing another tier list segment.
Drop a comment and/or send us a DM with a "Rookie Q" (a question you can ask Lisa or Quincy) for a chance to be spotlighted on a future episode!
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Follow Quincy on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/chef_qr/
Follow Lisa Archer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohgoodgolly_/
This episode is sponsored by RND Coffee. Specialty coffee beans roasted in Roanoke, VA by Quincy and his team. Use code "ROOKIE" to get 10% off your next order: www.roanokecoffee.com
Watch Quincy make interesting (and ridiculous) coffee content on his YouTube Channel: "Cafe With Q" -
"Rookie Q's", What Makes A Good Wine List? 'Berbere' & More!
Lisa and Quincy roll right into some new more polished podcast segments. What are "Rookie Q's"? What Makes a good Wine List? How do you pronounce "berbere"? And why aren't more people eating Cauliflower?!?!?
Lisa and Quincy tackle the above questions and more on a brand new episode of 'Rookie Restaurateur'
Drop a comment and/or send us a DM with a "Rookie Q" (a question you can ask Lisa or Quincy) for a chance to be spotlighted on a future episode!
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Follow Quincy on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/chef_qr/
Follow Lisa Archer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohgoodgolly_/
This episode is sponsored by RND Coffee. Specialty coffee beans roasted in Roanoke, VA by Quincy and his team. Use code "ROOKIE" to get 10% off your next order: www.roanokecoffee.com
Watch Quincy make interesting (and ridiculous) coffee content on his YouTube Channel: "Cafe With Q"
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