FancyBreadMiami
Episodes
71 episodes
Ep.71 Coffee Orders, Late Guests, & AM vs PM Shifts | FancyBread Goes Wireless
In this episode, Adrian and Ed go wireless for the first time, testing a new setup LIVE and seeing how it changes the flow of the conversation.Ed kicks things off by breaking down his coffee order—and that quickly turns into a broader t...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
