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
38 episodes
Ep.36 New Years Resolutions for the Restaurant Industry
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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55:20
Ep.35 Returning Items in a Restaurant
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:...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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54:29
Ep.34 What is Authentic Cuisine (w/Guest Eli & Jimmy)
Adrian & Ed invite Eli & Jimmy Owners of The Wrapper Miami and share thoughts about what makes food authentic. Topics bellow.Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro2:06 Show Intro & Synopsis3:09 Eli & Jimmy's Background...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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53:22
Ep.33 Lifestyle of the Rich & Famous (w/Guest Jeremy & Sarah)
Adrian & Ed invite Jeremy & Sarah to talk about Working in the Hamptons and Shelter Island during the Summer Season. Topics bellow.Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro1:38 Show Intro & Synopsis02:05 Jeremy & Sarah's Serv...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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59:45
Ep.32 DJ's In Restaurants (w/Guest Ziv & Valen G)
Adrian & Ed invite DJ's: Ziv & Valen G to talk about DJ's and music in the restaurant industry. Topics bellow.Chapters:0:00 Ed's Intro1:37 Show Intro & Synopsis01:57 Ziv and Valen G's DJ Origins and Success Stori...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:20:21
Ep.31 How to get a table at a popular restaurant (w/Guest Ana Marcela)
Adrian, Ed, and guest Ana Marcela talk about the many ways to get a table at a popular restaurant, and mention some pros and cons to each approach. Topics:Ana Marcela's Industry OriginsWalking into a Restaurant: Pros and Cons
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:02:48
Ep.30 LGTBQ+ in the Restaurant Industry (w/Guest Will & Solomon)
Adrian & Ed invite Will and Solomon to talk about the LGTBQ+ in the restaurant industry. Topics:Will and Solomon's StoriesLGBTQ+ Representation in RestaurantsThe Experience of Gay ServiceEarnings Equality: Who m...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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58:45
Ep.29 Why be a Server: Adrian & Ed Share Their Serving Stories
Adrian & Ed talk about Why and How they Joined the Restaurant Industry: Their Journey, How they Met, and Why You Should Consider It. Topics bellow.Entering the Restaurant IndustryAdrian & Ed's Original Career Choices
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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41:22
Ep.28 Who's behind the curtain in a restaurant (w/Guest Saheed)
Adrian & Ed invite Saheed: one of the many cooks who's behind the curtain in restaurants and go over some related topics.Topics:Who Earns the title of 'Chef'? Qualifications and InsightsSaheed's Path into the Kitchen: A Pers...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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55:17
Ep.27 Why your server is rude
Adrian and Ed go over some reasons as to why your server might be "RUDE" and what things both guest and service staff can do in some of those situations. Topics:What is being rudeHow would you react to a rude guest in your...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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44:00
Ep.26 Why alcohol in restaurants is so expensive (w/Guest Will & Mike)
Adrian & Ed invite Bar managers Will & Mike to discuss why alcohol in restaurants is so expensive. Topics:Will's IntroMike's IntroThe value of a bartenders license Why alcohol in restaurants is so expensive...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:05:41
Ep.25 Opening your own restaurant with Michelin Chef Pedro Mederos
Adrian & Ed invite Michelin Chef Pedro Mederos to share his knowledge and experience of opening his own restaurant. Topics:The chef who made Adrian cryChef Pedro Mederos StoryDo you need accreditation to be success...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:28:53
Ep.24 Women in the restaurant industry (w/Guest Jen & Chelsea)
Adrian & Ed invite Jen and Chelsea to talk about women in the restaurant industry. Topics:Are there more men or women in the restaurant industryMale vs Female managersSexual harassment at workSexual discriminat...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:13:58
Ep.23 Why people go to restaurants and why does it matter
Adrian & Ed use their experience to discuss why people go to restaurants and why it matters. They share a checklist for guests to consider when choosing a restaurant, and split restaurants into three categories: Food, Ambiance/Vibes, and Se...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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41:32
Ep.22 Why food in restaurants is so expensive (w/Guest Executive Chef David Gomez)
Adrian & Ed invite Executive Chef & Tremendo Garnish Co-Owner David Gomez to discuss why food in restaurants is so expensive.To follow Chef David and inquire about Tremendo Garnish: Website:
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:03:42
Ep.21 Vote for the restaurant industry (w/Guest Michael Gongora)
Adrian & Ed interview Miami Beach Mayor candidate Michael Gongora. We talk about how the restaurant industry contributes to the community and what can be done from the political aspect to help the industry thrive in the City of Miami Beach....
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:36
Ep.20 Why slow season sucks (w/Guest Chris)
Adrian & Ed invite Chris from "Appraise the Phrase Podcast" to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about the low and slow season in Miami. Link to Ep.17 Well-Done (w/Guest Chris) "Audio Only"
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:11:54
Ep.19 Why restaurants have long wait times
Adrian & Ed discuss why popular restaurants have long wait times. The answers may surprise you.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:07
FancyBreadMiami Trailer
New episodes out on Mondays!Available on your preferred podcast platform, and now video available on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0HZG6urmj-68MmRjI3-DAInstagram:@fancybreadmiamiYou can reach us via e...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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1:17
Ep.18 Clean up after yourself (w/Guest Chris & Chanty)
Adrian & Ed invite Chris & Chanty to discuss the bathroom atendant position and the dirty stuff they deal with.You can follow them on:@chriscalderon_96 @cxx.andreaa
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:12:10
Ep.17 Well-Done (w/Guest Chris)
Adrian & Ed invite Chris from "Appraise The Phrase" Podcast and have a conversation on the topic of discrimination in the industry. You can follow Chris on:IG: @c2020visionAlso check out his show Appraise The Phras...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:13:01
Ep.16 Jerico (w/Guest Ana Green & Julissa)
Adrian & Ed invite Ana Green & Julissa to discuss topics related to the Host Stand.You can follow Ana Green on:IG: @itsanagreenSpotify: Ana Green
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:09:35
Ep.15 Robotina (w/Guest James)
Adrian & Ed invite James to discuss life after the industry.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:09:35