In this episode of “Fancy Bread Live,” Adrian, Ed, and Chris from appraise the phrase talk about Thanksgiving and family meals in the restaurant world and ask the big question: is Art Basel going to be our holiday hero this year, or are we in f...

In this episode of “Fancy Bread Live,” Adrian and Ed dive into the essentials of cocktail training—what’s truly important to know and how to improve this annoying experience. They explore the balance between servers talking too much or too litt...

In this episode of “Fancy Bread Live,” Adrian and Ed dive into the reality that opening a restaurant is a serious workout in itself. Ed shares his take on Miami’s current steakhouse scene, while Adrian talks about how to handle situations when ...

In this episode of “Fancy Bread Live,” Adrian and Ed dive into the realities of harassment in restaurants, the quirks of using phones on the job, and what makes a manager truly “bad.” They also share thoughts on telling guests your name and rea...

Fancy Bread is now live! Join Adrian and Ed every Tuesday at 2 p.m. as they broadcast on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.In this episode, we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to during our break, diving into some recent dining expe...

In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian & Ed dive into Miami Spice 2025, sharing insider tips and things to be aware of to make the most of this dining experience along our feelings about it. Along the way, they also chat about similar culin...

In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian and Ed sit down—via virtual call—with executive chef Eucepe Puntriano, who’s opened five successful restaurants in different roles throughout his culinary career. They dive into the grand heist-like adventu...

In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian, Ed, and guests Rachel & Kasey to dive into the world of cocktail running. They explore what the role entails, the pros and cons, the challenges faced on the job, and what makes a great cocktail runner...

In this episode of FancyBread Adrian, Ed, and guest Juan dive into the different ways that “sharking” can be used as a skill and not just a cheeky tactic in a restaurant. You’ll get tips on how to recognize these sharks, understand their core t...

In this milestone 50th episode of FancyBreadMiami, Adrian and Ed celebrate and dive into the Miami off-season and how it’s impacting the restaurant scene. They discuss the effects of bad service, evolving laws, and share some behind-the-scenes ...

In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian & Ed chat with the 29-year-old chef Jimmy Chill who has made waves on reality television in Tel Aviv and even opened a still operating restaurant there "Milk & Honey". He takes us through his short...

In this special Father’s Day episode of Fancy Bread, we gather around the table four men, each bringing a unique perspective on fatherhood. From a 22-year-old new dad navigating the joys and challenges of his first year, to a seasoned father of...

Join us for a deep dive into the world of ‘Fun Dining’ with our special guest, Amin, former Director of Operations at the iconic Barton G. restaurant. In this episode, we explore how Barton G. pioneered the ‘Fun Dining’ trend, blending whimsica...

In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian, Ed, along guests Kevin & Will dive into the discussion of bartenders vs servers. They discuss what makes each role unique, the similarities they share, and how they feel towards the other. Whether it’...

In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian and Ed reflect on Anthony Bourdain’s once belief; that the diner table is “the great equalizer.” They share appreciation for those working under Miami’s brutal sun and to those working in the dark. The con...

In this episode of FancyBread Adrian and Ed explore what it means to be a great employee versus a great coworker, the realities of being fired, and how workplace politics and networking shape restaurant careers. We’ll share insights on why peop...

In this special Mother’s Day episode of ‘FancyBread’ Adrian, Ed, and guest Maritza explore the unique experiences of moms in the restaurant industry. Not only working on Mother’s Day but balancing motherhood with this demanding career. We highl...

Join us in this episode of Fancy Bread as we dive into ‘Big Tops’ or 'Big Groups' of diners with guest Derek & Nicole. We uncover the secrets of managing the chaos and handling their sometimes unrealistic expectations. We share some expert ...

Adrian, Ed, and guest Erica share some of their memorable solo dining experiences, discuss common challenges, offer tips on improving your solo dinner experiences, and how to best serve these solo food enthusiasts.Chapters:0:00 Ed's...

Adrian, Ed, and guest Chris "Twenty" from ATP Appraise the Phrase are serving up some fresh strategies to boost your tips when guest are watching their wallets by mastering the Art of Mirroring. We break down how to create an experience that gu...

Adrian and Ed break down the cardinal rules of restaurant talk, sharing when to let them ‘proof’ and which guest habits deserve a ‘fancy’ farewell.Chapters:0:00 Ed's opener0:54 Show Start1:20 Server to guest no's!... We shar...

In this episode of ‘Bread or Circus,’ Adrian and Ed dive into the buzz around HB 535, exploring its potential motivations, impacts, and possible scenarios. Tune in for their critical take and why they oppose this bill!Chapters:0:00 ...

A new chapter of FancyBread begins! Join Adrian and Ed as they answer seven thought-provoking questions inspired by the Mel Robbins podcast, adding their unique twist with food and restaurant insights. Make sure to share your answe...

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. 

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:...