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

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⏱ 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

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🎙 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.

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https://www.fancybreadmiami.com

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💬 Question for you:
When you dine out, are you fully present—or is your phone part of the experience?

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