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.
Episodes
68 episodes
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 ho...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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53:05
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 “FancyBre...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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39:04
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 bo...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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47:10
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:03:27
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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50:18
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 wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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55:29
Ep.62 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.7
In this episode of FancyBread Live, Adrian and Ed dive into the Top 100 Independent U.S. Restaurants List by Restaurant Business: how the list is made, why it matters, and Ed’s take on the restaurants he’s personally visited on the list. The co...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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47:54
Ep.61 S.A.'s Server Assistants
In this episode of FancyBreadMiami, Adrian and Ed, joined by Camilo and Ricky, dive deep into the role of server assistants (S.A'.s). They explore what S.A.'s do, their key responsibilities—from water maintenance to table resets—and how they in...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:17:46
Ep.60 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.6
In this episode of FancyBreadMiami, Adrian and Ed dive into the nuances of restaurant etiquette and social skills. They tackle the tricky scenario of handling a guest who raises their voice at you as a server—what you can do and what you should...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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56:37
Ep.59 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.5 w/guest Twenty from ATP Appraise the Phrase
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:02:49
Ep.58 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.4
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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49:11
Ep.57 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.3
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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42:58
Ep.56 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.2
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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50:27
Ep.55 FancyBread LIVE S5 Ep.1
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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23:12
Ep.54 Miami Spice 2025
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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51:10
Ep.53 Restaurant Openings "Kitchen perspective" w/Guest Executive Chef Eucepe Puntriano
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:02:29
Ep.52 Cocktail Runners w/Guest Rachel & Kasey
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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53:39
Ep.51 Shark Week (Restaurant Server Edition) w/Guest Juan
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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55:07
Ep.50 FancyBreadMiami: Episode 50!
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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47:46
Ep.49 Another Miami Pop Up Restaurant w/Guest Chef Jimmy Chill
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:08:26
Ep.48 Fathers Day w/Guest Mauro & Chris
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:25:48
Ep.47 Fun-Dining w/Guest Amin
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:01:52
Ep.46 Bartenders Vs Servers w/Guest Kevin & Will
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’...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:06:03
Ep.45 Memorial Day Reflections
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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46:46
Ep.44 YOU'RE FIRED! The myth of being invincible
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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49:34